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The Root Cause of Common Acne: The Gut-Skin Connection
Presented by: Julie Greenberg, ND+
While acne is traditionally thought to affect teens, adult acne is on the rise and affects as many as 40% of adult women. In this webinar, Dr. Greenberg will present the latest research on the gut-skin connection and describe the specific patterns she sees in the gut microbiota of patients with common acne. She’ll share impactful case studies along with before and after photos to illustrate how addressing the gut microbiome can lead to the clearance of common acne.
Register to learn:
About the underlying causes of common acne
The roles the mTOR pathway and Fox01 play in the development of common acne
How gut microbes contribute to underlying mechanisms
How to utilize stool tests and organic acid tests to identify the root cause(s) of common acne
About the Speaker
Dr. Julie Greenberg+ is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) who specializes in functional dermatology. She is the founder of The Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology Inc, a holistic clinic that approaches skin and hair problems by finding and addressing the root cause. She is also the founder of RootCauseDermatology.com, a medical education website that trains functional medicine practitioners on how to treat dermatological conditions using her cutting-edge approach. Dr. Greenberg holds degrees from Northwestern University (BA), Stanford University (MBA) and Bastyr University (ND). Her research on the gut microbiome of acne patients has been published and presented at multiple conferences. She teaches dermatology classes at several naturopathic medical schools and is a highly sought after keynote speaker at conferences across the U.S. and internationally.
+Dr. Greenberg is a paid advisor for Pure Encapsulations.
Magnesium: Forms, Functions and Evidence-Based Clinical Use
Presented by: Kelly Heim, PhD*
Magnesium plays important roles in cardiovascular, neurocognitive, and mental health. Nearly half (48%) of Americans do not meet the estimated average requirement.1 Dietary supplements contain various forms of magnesium, which vary in bioavailability, cost and clinical uses. In this webinar, you will learn how to optimize magnesium effectively for specific health goals.‡
Learning objectives:
Understand key differences between 5 common forms of magnesium found in dietary supplements
Recognize common pitfalls and best practices when assessing magnesium status
Obtain up-to-date information on evidence-based uses, dosage, duration and monitoring to support cardiovascular, cognitive, and mental health.‡
Review contraindications and drug interactions
About the Speaker
Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D.* is Senior Consultant, Medical Affairs for Pure Encapsulations. He received his doctoral degree in pharmacology from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College and specializes in the pharmacology of natural compounds. Dr. Heim is a published author and illustrator of various studies, scholarly reviews and book chapters. He is also co-creator of PureGenomics®, a complimentary nutrigenomics service that delivers concise reports with diet, lifestyle and nutritional recommendations tailored to each patient’s unique genetic profile and specific needs.
Top 5 Supplements for the Primary Care Practitioner
Presented by: Nathan Morris, M.D.+
According to data collected by the US government, many Americans fail to consume the recommended amount of fiber and important micronutrients.1 Correcting these low nutrient intakes through changes in diet and supplementation is an opportunity for primary care practitioners to enhance their plan of care. In this webinar, Dr. Morris will reveal the top 5 supplements he believes all primary care practitioners (allopathic and functional) should offer their patients.
Learning Objectives:
Discover which nutrients most Americans aren’t getting enough of
Learn how to evaluate patients to determine their nutrient needs; including how to test for essential nutrients and the limitations of nutrient testing
Learn why consuming the RDA is important, but often not enough for optimal health
Review the supplement formulations best suited for you and your patients
About the Panelist
Nathan Morris, M.D.+ is Chief Medical Advisor for Atrium Brands. He resides in Monument, CO where he has a multidisciplinary functional medicine practice, Good Medicine, which focuses on making the complex simple. Dr. Morris is certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine and has practiced root cause medicine for well over a decade. He is actively involved in the evolution of PureGenomics®, which he envisioned and co-created with Kelly Heim, Ph.D. Dr. Morris is excited for the future of personalization and its evolution as it empowers patients to understand their uniqueness and strengths.
+ Dr. Morris is a retained advisor for Pure Encapsulations. 1. What We Eat in America, Data Tables 2017 – March 2020 Pre-Pandemic. Agriculture Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved Jan 2023.
Strategies to Make and Maintain Positive Lifestyle Changes
Presented by: Kara Ware, NBC-HWC+
Clinical outcomes often depend heavily on how well patients can implement positive lifestyle changes. Patients usually know what to do, but they just aren’t doing it. In this webinar, board-certified health coach and business coach, Kara Ware, will explain how to apply a proven behavior change model to help you and your patients build simple, sustainable habits that can lead to profound transformations.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the three universal elements that drive behavior change
Learn how to partner with your patients to select, design and implement simple, healthy habits that root into routine
Discover tiny habits that you can implement into your practice today to help your patients feel successful
Hear a case study of how tiny habits added up to transformational change for a challenging clinical case
About the Panelist
Kara Ware+ is a functional medicine, board-certified health coach who has worked in conventional and functional medicine practices for 20 years. She uses her deep understanding of the patient experience, business acumen, and coaching skills to help clinicians launch, grow, and design the functional medicine practice of their dreams. Kara recently launched her first online course – the Therapeutic Partnerships Roadmap – that shares her proven model for designing and streamlining operation systems to create empowered patients and a thriving practice. Kara is also a business advisor to PureGenomics, offers nutrigenomic coaching services, and co-hosts the podcast Good Medicine On the Go.
+ Kara Ware is a retained advisor to Atrium Professional Brands.
The Micronutrient Needs of Older Adults: When Does a Supplement Make Sense?
Presented by: Dr. Kelly Heim, PHD+
Suboptimal levels of various nutrients, including vitamin D, vitamin B12, calcium, zinc and choline, are concerns for older adults. While strategic food selection can bridge some nutrient gaps, supplementation may be warranted in select circumstances. In this lecture, practitioners will learn when and how to utilize dietary supplements to meet the micronutrient needs of adults 60 and older.
Learning Objectives:
Understand underlying causes of low nutrient levels in older adults.
Learn about age-related metabolic enzyme decline
Discover essential considerations for evidence-based use of supplements in older adults
About the Panelist
Kelly Heim, Ph.D.+ is the Senior Scientific Director, Pharmacology & Genomics for the healthcare practitioner brands of Atrium Innovations, where he directs the translation of research and emerging discoveries to personalized medical innovation and education. A co-founder of PureGenomics®, he oversees the scientific development of the platform and produces multimedia genomics education resources for practitioners. Dr. Heim has a doctorate in pharmacology and has written and illustrated various peer-reviewed publications in the fields of functional genomics and natural products pharmacology.
+ Dr. Kelly Heim is an employee of Pure Encapsulations
Brain health was ranked as one of the top 5 areas of interest by practitioners like you. Because there are many different aspects of brain health, practitioners and patients are often left with more questions than answers to this complex and confusing topic. In this webinar, Dr. Shel shares her approach using functional medicine techniques and rigorous testing to help understand and approach patients.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the complexities shared between.
Learn how to assess and test for brain health.
Discover functional techniques which can help address root causes as well as mind/body impacts
About the Panelist
Shelena Lalji, MD, FACOG+ Known as “Dr. Shel,” Shelena Lalji is the founder and medical director of the Dr. Shel Wellness & Aesthetic Center in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Shel is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. She is a national trainer and an international speaker on several integrative/functional medicine topics and on advanced aesthetic treatments. Dr. Shel is a published author and an advocate for her patients and her local community, as well as a firm believer in addressing the root causes of her patients' health and well-being.
+ Our Medical Advisors are retained consultants for Pure Encapsulations.
Community & Connections: The Importance of Interpersonal Relationships in Achieving Optimal Health
Presented by: Mark Hyman, M.D. Monday, June 4, 2018
Health and healing happen best in a community, where there are mutual support and reinforcement of health-promoting behaviors. Strong social connections thereby predict better outcomes in common conditions requiring behavioral and lifestyle modifications, such as weight management and cardiometabolic health. In this webinar, Dr. Mark Hyman will offer a view of community as medicine, and how a community-based solution can yield results that neither health care nor health care reform has yet been able to achieve.
About the Panelist
Mark Hyman, M.D., is Board President of Clinical Affairs for the Institute for Functional Medicine, founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, and Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine.
