8.0 CECs / Research Article / Quiz

In‌ ‌this 8.0 continuing education credit (CEC) course, Functional Nutrition Approach to COVID-19 & Immunity,‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌explore‌ ‌and‌ ‌build‌ ‌a‌ ‌fundamental‌ ‌awareness‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ various nutritional and lifestyle practices and strategies for bolstering immune resiliency through the lens of functional medicine. Specifically, you will explore:

• How various dietary patterns and practices influence immune function
• Micronutrients, macronutrients, and phytonutrients that impact the immune system
• Why lifestyle and nutrition practices predispose certain populations to COVID-19
• The complex nature of the immune system and how various food compounds impact disease risk
• Practical strategies for bolstering host defense and immune resiliency with your clients

8.0 CECs / Research Articles / Quiz

In‌ ‌this 8.0 continuing education credit (CEC) course, Fundamentals of Health Behavior Change, ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌explore‌ ‌and‌ ‌build‌ ‌a‌ ‌fundamental‌ ‌awareness‌ ‌of‌ ‌the psychology of health behavior, how health behaviors can be changed, and coaching strategies and techniques to promote health behavior change. Specifically, you will learn about:

• The various models of health behavior and behavior modification
• The psychology of health beliefs and how people make health-related decisions
• How various frameworks of health behavior psychology can be applied in practice
• The social determinants of health and factors that impact health behavior actions and decisions
• Practical coaching, behavior modification, and counseling strategies

6.0 CECs / Research Articles / Quiz

In‌ this 6.0 hour continuing education credit (CEC) course, ‌Natural and Herbal Strategies for Menopause, ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌explore‌ ‌and‌ ‌build‌ ‌a‌ ‌fundamental‌ ‌awareness‌ ‌of‌ ‌the various natural strategies (such as complementary medicine practice and mind-body practices) and the medicinal herbs that have may have an effect on the biological processes associated with menopause. Specifically, you will explore:

• How menopause impacts human physiology and biology
• Why certain hormones cause certain signs and symptoms
• The various symptoms and risk factors associated with menopause
• Traditional, complementary, alternative, natural, and holistic practices for menopause
• The level of evidence for certain holistic strategies and herbs for menopause
• Practical strategies for implementing these strategies for your clients experiencing menopause

6.0 CECs / Research Articles / Quiz

Our understanding of the microbiome and human brain is always evolving. In recent years, it has been well-established that the gastrointestinal (gut) microbiota and various strains of bacteria have a direct impact on brain function and our overall health and wellness.

Since our understanding of these topics is still evolving, it’s important for nutrition, wellness, health coaching, and fitness professionals to understand the latest science of the microbiome, psychobiotics, the gut-brain axis, and how all of this science can help you provide more value to your clients.

In this 6.0 hour continuing education credit course, you will learn about:

• The various anatomical and physiological components of the gut-brain connection
• What psychobiotics are, their supplemental forms, and their uses
• How the immune system and gut-microbiome are connected and how this connection influences inflammation
• The different neurotransmitters, hormones, and other molecular biochemistry involved with psychobiotics
• How psychobiotics can benefit and influence different diseases and conditions
• Practical strategies for incorporating psychobiotics, probiotics, and prebiotic foods into your client’s diet

20.0 CECs / Research Articles & Video Lectures / Quizzes

Natural and Herbal Strategies for Menopause (6.0 CECs)

In this course, you‌ ‌will‌ ‌explore‌ ‌and‌ ‌build‌ ‌a‌ ‌fundamental‌ ‌awareness‌ ‌of‌ ‌the various natural strategies (such as complementary medicine practice and mind-body practices) and the medicinal herbs that have may have an effect on the biological processes associated with menopause. Specifically, you will explore:

• How menopause impacts human physiology and biology
• Why certain hormones cause certain signs and symptoms
• The various symptoms and risk factors associated with menopause
• Traditional, complementary, alternative, natural, and holistic practices for menopause
• The level of evidence for certain holistic strategies and herbs for menopause
• Practical strategies for implementing these strategies for your clients experiencing menopause

Hormones & Environmental Toxins (8.0 CECs)

In Hormones & Environmental Toxins, you will:

• Explore the fundamentals of endocrine and hormone disrupting chemicals and environmental health
• Understand how industry regulation influences environmental health
• Gain familiarity with the various diseases and hormonal disruption that results from environmental chemicals
• Learn about the most common endocrine-disrupting chemicals that the majority of the population in America is exposed to
• Understand fundamental applied practical strategies for reducing exposure and the hormonal and endocrine effects of environmental toxicants and endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Nutritional Strategies for Endometriosis (6.0 CECs)

In Nutritional Strategies for Endometriosis, you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the:

• Significance of endometriosis among your clients and the healthcare system
• Signs, symptoms, and causes of endometriosis from an integrative perspective
• Pathophysiology and theories of endometriosis
• Special considerations for your clients with endometriosis
• Integrative and holistic nutritional, supplementation, herbal, and lifestyle strategies for endometriosis
• Strategies for incorporating this knowledge into your practice

16.0 CECs / Research Articles & Video Lectures / Quizzes

Autoimmune Nutrition & Gut-Immune Connection (8.0 CECs)

In this course with health educator, researcher, and nutrition scientist, Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS, IFMCP, you will learn:

• How various food intolerances can lead to immune dysfunction
• Why autoimmune disease is challenging for health and nutrition providers
• Strategies for restoring the GI mucosal barrier and healing leaky gut
• The most important micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals for immune health
• Ways the microbiome and gut impact brain health, mood, and mental health
• The impacts of stress on gut health and immune function
• How the microbiome functions and why it’s important for immunity
• Why phytonutrients can foster gut microbiome resiliency

Functional Nutrition Approach to COVID-19 and Immunity (8.0 CECs)

In‌ Functional Nutrition Approach to COVID-19 & Immunity,‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌explore‌ ‌and‌ ‌build‌ ‌a‌ ‌fundamental‌ ‌awareness‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ various nutritional and lifestyle practices and strategies for bolstering immune resiliency through the lens of functional medicine. Specifically, you will explore:

• How various dietary patterns and practices influence immune function
• Micronutrients, macronutrients, and phytonutrients that impact the immune system
• Why lifestyle and nutrition practices predispose certain populations to COVID-19
• The complex nature of the immune system and how various food compounds impact disease risk
• Practical strategies for bolstering host defense and immune resiliency with your clients

8.0 CECs / Video Lecture / Quiz

Over the past few years, there has be an influx of information and research highlighting the importance of caring for our immune systems and the complexity of autoimmunity. Alongside this, we’ve also continued to learn how our microbiome and gut microbiota plays a critical role in building immune resilience, and why gut health is key to promoting long-term health and wellness.

Since our understanding of these topics is still evolving, it’s important for nutrition, wellness, health coaching, and fitness professionals to understand the latest science of immunity, the microbiome, and how all of this science can help you provide more value to your clients.

6.0 CECs / Video Lecture / Quiz

As a practicing or aspiring nutrition and wellness professional, you likely already know that weight loss is not a straightforward goal for your clients. Oftentimes, it can be challenging to determine which strategies are most appropriate for your clients, how to empower them to implement meaningful health behavior changes, and know which foods, supplements, and diets are the best fit.

16 CECs / eBook / Quiz

The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke reveals the incontrovertible proof that the human body does not need meat, eggs, or dairy to be strong. Instead, research shows that a consciously calibrated plant-based diet offers the greatest possible recovery times, cell oxidation, injury prevention, and restorative sleep, and allows athletes to train more effectively, with better results.

6.0 CECs / Video Lecture / Quiz

Endometriosis is a complex disease that affects up to 40% of women with infertility challenges and up to 10% of all females of reproductive age. Even more alarming is that it can take up to ten years for someone to be diagnosed with endometriosis. As a health, nutrition, and wellness professional, you’re in a unique position to provide support, guidance, and education to those with endometriosis.