Webinars

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

Thyroid and the Female Patient: An Integrative Approach to Thyroid Health

Presented by: Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU⁺

Thyroid health is a concern for an estimated 11.7% of Americans.¹ Women are much more likely to be affected than men. In this webinar, thyroid specialist Dr. Angela Mazza will explore the uniqueness of the female patient, describe underlying factors that influence thyroid health, and provide integrative solutions for maintaining healthy thyroid hormones.

1. Wyne KL, Nair L, Schneiderman CP, et al. J Endocr Soc. 2022 Nov 10;7(1):bvac172. doi: 10.1210/jendso/bvac172.

Learning objectives:

• Review the basic physiology of thyroid hormone production and action.


• Present the critical micronutrients needed for optimal thyroid function.^‡


• Discuss the uniqueness of the female patient.


• Offer integrative approaches to maintaining thyroid hormone balance

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Connecting the dots for a healthy menstrual cycle

Presented by: Amy Doyle, MS, CNS⁺

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) impacts the daily functioning of approximately 30% of cycling women. In this webinar, Board Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Doyle will identify the different hormone patterns associated with PMS and review the interactions between the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal-Thyroid and Gonadal axes. A multi-modal approach that includes dietary and lifestyle interventions and the beneficial use of targeted nutritional supplements to address PMS will be presented.

Learning objectives:

• Summarize the regular hormone fluctuations during the menstrual cycle and patterns associated with PMS.


• Recognize the interactions between the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) axis, the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Thyroid (HPT) axis and the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis as they relate to premenstrual symptoms.


• Understand the roles the gut microbiome, immune system, insulin and weight play in PMS.


• Review dietary, lifestyle and supplement interventions that can support the physical and emotional symptoms of PMS

Intestinal Permeability: Evidence-Based Approaches to Supporting Gut Barrier Function

Presented by: Kelly Heim, Ph.D.⁺

Intestinal barrier hyperpermeability ("leaky gut") is a common and often overlooked feature of gastrointestinal, immunological and metabolic health. The integrity of the gut barrier is influenced by health status, dietary composition, medications, microbiota and diverse lifestyle factors. Despite over 50 years of research and thousands of scholarly publications on intestinal permeability, clinical approaches are subject to guesswork and trial and error. This webinar will distill the current clinical evidence and provide practical, evidence-based strategies to support and maintain a healthy gut barrier.

Learning objectives:

• Define "leaky gut" and its underlying causes


• Recognize the systemic impact of gut barrier integrity on metabolic, immune and mental health


• Describe simple dietary and lifestyle-based interventions that enhance or maintain intestinal barrier integrity


• Review current evidence-based modalities and condition-specific interventions that support and maintain gut barrier integrity

The GI Immunology Roadmap: The Immune System as a Portal to Gut Health

Presented by: Samuel Yanuck, DC⁺

Join us for an enlightening session on the complex and fascinating relationship between the immune system and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This webinar is designed for healthcare professionals interested in understanding the intricate connections that shape our health and well-being.

Learning objectives:

• Review T helper cells and the STAT3-NFkB axis and their significance within the immune system


• Discover how immune responses local to the GI tract contribute to global immune regulation


• Recognize key clinical factors in leaky gut and strategies to turn your GI cases around

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

PMS and Perimenopause: Keys to Comfort and Healthy Longevity

Presented by: Felice Gersh, MD⁺

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and perimenopause are hormonal conditions with many shared underlying factors and commonalities. In this webinar, integrative gynecologist Felice Gersh will review the importance of hormonal rhythms and explain how common disruptions can result in the many symptoms women experience with PMS and perimenopause. An integrative approach to addressing these overlapping conditions will be presented, including a discussion on the beneficial use of targeted nutritional supplements and lifestyle factors.

Learn more about:

• The importance of a regular menstrual cycle


• How estradiol and progesterone support numerous functions throughout the body


• Which foods are conducive to a positive mood and how to effectively leverage lifestyle factors in PMS and perimenopause patients


• The application of evidence-based supplements to support the health and comfort of your female patients^‡

Common T Cell Patterns: Recognition & Intervention

Presented by: Samuel F. Yanuck, DC, FACFN, FIAMA⁺

T cells are a type of immune cell that play an important role in the adaptive immune response and have meaningful implications in a variety of health conditions. In this webinar, immunology thought-leader, Dr. Sam Yanuck, will demystify T cells, explain how they contribute to a wide array of symptoms, and reveal how to leverage these insights for more precise and personalized care plans.

Learn how to:

• Recognize immune-related clues in lab work


• Match immunologic patterns to appropriate interventions


• Identify these patterns in patients you’re already seeing

Building and Refurbishing Mitochondria For Cognitive, Muscular and Metabolic Health

Presented by: Kelly Heim, Ph.D.^*

Mitochondria generate the energy required for almost all physiological functions within the body and are essential for healthy cognition, muscle function and metabolism. In this webinar, pharmacologist Kelly Heim, PhD* will review the current state of the science and its clinical implications in neurocognitive, muscular and metabolic health.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how healthy mitochondria contribute to brain, muscle and metabolic health


• Discover which types of exercise and dietary habits can enhance mitochondrial quality and quantity


• Review current evidence-based indications and condition-specific interventions that support mitochondrial health