Epigenetic Aging: Clinical Strategies and the Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle
- Jun 15, 2026
Webinars
Functional GI Health: A Practical, Whole-Patient Approach
- May 14, 2026
Beyond the Pillow: Functional Insights for Restorative Sleep
- Mar 2, 2026
Beyond Neurotransmitters: Functional Medicine Tools for Positive Mood
- Feb 6, 2026
Beyond Neurotransmitters: Functional Medicine Tools for Positive Mood
Presented by: Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc+
Join us for a practical, evidence-based discussion on the biological foundations of mood. Presented by leading naturopathic physician and mental health expert Dr. Peter Bongiorno, this webinar will explore how neurotransmitters, the immune system, vagal tone and hormone balance interact to influence emotional wellbeing. Dr. Bongiorno will review effective first-visit intake strategies, discuss key lab tests, debunk common myths and share evidence-based interventions to support positive mood.
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the physiology of mood
- Discover effective strategies for first-visit intake and optimal testing
- Learn how to implement natural interventions to address underlying factors and support positive mood
About the Speaker
Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc,+ is dedicated to bringing effective holistic healing to the practice of mental health. In 2004, he established two thriving practices NYC Integrative, in New York City and Long Island. Prior to earning his naturopathic doctorate from Bastyr University, he researched at the National Institutes of Mental Health and Yale University, studying stress and the HPA axis. He authored the first integrative medicine textbook for depression in 2008. He has written numerous publications since then including three more books on mental health, including the essential How Come They're Happy and I'm Not?
+Dr. Bongiorno is a paid consultant for Pure Encapsulations.
Cracking the Code: Strategies for Metabolic Health and Resilience
- Jan 12, 2026
Cracking the Code: Strategies for Metabolic Health and Resilience
Presented by: Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECN+
Metabolic health lays the foundation for many components of overall health — including blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular function and cognitive well-being. In this webinar, functional medicine practitioners will gain a systems-based understanding of the underlying impacts upon metabolic health, including changes to insulin sensitivity, immune activation, mitochondrial function and hormonal balance. We’ll explore personalized clinical strategies for early detection and sustainable lifestyle optimizations. Attendees will walk away with practical tools, up-to-date research and a root-cause framework that addresses metabolic health concerns and supports long-term resilience in their patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key drivers of metabolic health outcomes.
- Apply a root-cause, systems-biology approach to assess and address metabolic health in clinical practice.
- Integrate evidence-based nutritional, lifestyle and supplement strategies to promote optimal health and support long-term metabolic health.
- Utilize functional lab testing and biomarkers to personalize care plans and monitor progress in at-risk patients and patients with altered metabolic profiles.
About the Speaker
Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECN+ is triple board-certified in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and is a renowned thyroid specialist. She is founder of the Metabolic Center for Wellness in Oviedo, FL, the only center in Central Florida offering radiofrequency ablation procedures. Highly regarded for her individualized approach to patient care, Dr. Mazza is passionate about helping her patients achieve metabolic and hormonal balance and empowers each of them to achieve their unique goals through targeted interventions and lifestyle management. Dr. Mazza is author of Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Thyroid Health and hosts the podcast “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza.”
+Dr. Mazza is a paid consultant for Pure Encapsulations.
PMS Solutions: Unlock Hormonal Balance for a Healthy Cycle
- Oct 24, 2025
PMS Solutions: Unlock Hormonal Balance for a Healthy Cycle
Presented by: Polly Watson, MD, FACOG, NCMP+
PMS is experienced by most women at some point in their lives, and as many as 20% of women have symptoms that disrupt their daily routine.1 All too often, women are portrayed as being at the mercy of their hormone changes. In today’s webinar, women’s health expert Dr. Polly Watson, will flip this narrative, explore the science behind common PMS symptoms, and describe actionable solutions that women can employ to get back to the best versions of themselves.
Learning Objectives:
- Define PMS and appreciate its scope and impact on women's health
- Understand the underlying causes of physical and emotional symptoms associated with PMS
- Discover diet, lifestyle and supplement solutions to support PMS relief
About the Speaker
Dr. Polly Watson+ is a board-certified OBGYN with over 20 years of experience, specializing in menopausal, sexual and functional medicine. She is an expert in addressing a wide range of hormonal concerns, including PCOS, PMS, perimenopause, menopause, low libido and sexual pain. As a certified practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), Dr. Watson integrates holistic care approaches that go beyond traditional medicine through her North Carolina-based practice, Hormone Wellness MD.
Her specialized training includes menopausal medicine through The Menopause Society and sexual medicine through the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. Dr. Watson partners closely with her patients, utilizing a combination of lifestyle modifications, nutrition, mindfulness, bio-identical hormones and supplements to optimize hormonal balance and overall well-being.
Reference:
1. Management of Premenstrual Disorders: ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 7. Obstet Gynecol. 2023;142(6):1516-1533. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000005426
+Polly Watson is a paid consultant for Pure Encapsulations.
A Woman’s Guide to Healthy Aging: Supporting Menopausal Comfort & Healthy Longevity
- Aug 20, 2025
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A Woman’s Guide to Healthy Aging: Supporting Menopausal Comfort & Healthy Longevity‡
Presented by Felice Gersh, MD+
Nearly 90% of women will seek support from a healthcare provider to help manage menopausal symptoms.1 In this webinar, women’s health expert and integrative OBGYN, Dr. Felice Gersh, will describe her four-step approach to supporting comfort during the menopausal transition and promoting healthy aging for many years after.
Learning objectives
- Review the underlying biological changes that occur during menopause and the hidden risks associated with the loss of estrogen.
- Discover how Dr. Gersh evaluates and onboards new patients undergoing the menopausal transition and her approach to supporting menopausal comfort.
- Learn how to leverage lifestyle interventions and dietary supplements to support patients undergoing menopause and promote optimal health in the many years after.‡
About the Speaker
Felice L. Gersh, M.D. is an award-winning physician, board-certified in both OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine. She has special expertise in the use of female hormones, the impact of environmental toxicants on metabolic and reproductive functions and on all aspects of lifestyle medicine. She graduated from Princeton University and the University of Southern California School of Medicine. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles and was fellowship-trained in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
+Dr. Gersh is a paid advisor for Pure Encapsulations.
1. Santoro N. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2016 Apr;25(4):332-9.
Functional Approaches to Fertility: Addressing Critical Cellular Need through Nutrition
- Aug 18, 2025
Functional Approaches to Fertility: Addressing Critical Cellular Need through Nutrition
Presented by: Jaclyn Smeaton, ND+
Fertility is a growing concern for many Americans, but with recent advances in research, we now have clarity into many contributing factors, including cellular health, mitochondrial function, nutritional status and preparation, stress, microbiome composition, hormonal balance and much more. In this webinar, we will review key advancements in our understanding of fertility in men and women, discuss how to streamline the evaluation of your patients and how nutrition and lifestyle approaches can effectively support your patients’ fertility journey, whether using IVF or natural conception.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what recent research has shown to be critical underlying contributors to fertility in men and women
- Review a streamlined approach to fertility evaluation including conventional and functional medicine testing approaches
- Identify key nutritional gaps common to men and women trying to conceive
- Review key ingredients and products in your fertility dispensary
About the Speaker
Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND+, is a naturopathic physician focused on infertility, reproductive and genitourinary health. Dr. Smeaton has focused on hormonal health for the last 20 years, becoming one of the nation’s top experts in women’s health and infertility. In 2025, she earned Certification in Women’s Health and Menopause from Harvard Medical School. In addition to her private practice, Hello Fertility, she is a prolific teacher in the field of reproductive endocrinology and hormones and has trained thousands of clinicians on her treatment methodology. She currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Precision Analytical, makers of the DUTCH Test. Dr. Smeaton has extensive leadership experience in integrative medicine including serving as president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, as an ambassador for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, and a board member of the Integrative Health Policy Consortium.
+Dr. Smeaton is a paid consultant for Pure Encapsulations.
Finally Calm: Functional & Nutritional Medicine for Occasional Anxiety
- Jul 3, 2025
Finally Calm: Functional & Nutritional Medicine for Occasional Anxiety
Presented by: James Greenblatt, MD+
Occasional anxiety is the most common mental health concern in the world, yet mainstream approaches are associated with mixed outcomes. The good news is that better is possible in the here and now.
This webinar covers evidence-based functional medicine strategies to promote healthy brain function, digestion and sleep in patients with occasional anxiety. These strategies focus on essential micronutrients, probiotics and key nutraceuticals. Recommendations for testing and supplementation will be presented, providing clinicians with an expanded therapeutic toolkit and patients a new path to sustained wellness.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how essential micronutrients impact neurotransmitter synthesis and brain function
- Identify physical and psychiatric characteristics of low magnesium
- Discover why zinc and B6 are important for mental health‡
- Identify the biologic mechanisms through which ashwagandha supports calm and relaxation‡
About the Speaker
James M. Greenblatt, MD+, is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and has treated patients since 1988. He was the Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care in Waltham, MA for 21 years and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine. An acknowledged integrative medicine expert, Dr. Greenblatt regularly lectures on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry, has authored eight books, and is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the personalized, evidence-based treatment of mental health. Dr. Greenblatt helped co-develop the PureSYNAPSE™ exclusive.
+Dr. Greenblatt is a paid consultant for Pure Encapsulations.