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Master Thyroid Function with Nutrition and Lifestyle Optimization

When the answer to ‘how are you doing?’ always seems to be “I’m tired,” it's apparent that there are issues at hand. Fatigue, weight gain, constipation and depression – these are all symptoms of a thyroid that is not functioning optimally.

Women are up to 8x more likely to have thyroid dysfunction, yet most still go undiagnosed! The good news is that many of these symptoms can be addressed with simple lifestyle modifications that are proven to get big results!

Join Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP as she uncovers:

Why the basic lab panel may not be enough to uncover thyroid dysfunction
When raw broccoli may not be what the doctor recommends (SAY WHAT?!?)
Streamlined strategies that optimize thyroid function, holistically

During this session, you’ll discover targeted ways to identify and address thyroid disrupters. And best of all, you’ll learn effective lifestyle strategies to naturally and holistically rebalance the thyroid.

Program Information

Objectives

Evaluate thyroid’s function in the body, how to best assess via lab testing, as well as the 3 primary types of thyroid dysfunction.
Investigate the common symptoms and environmental causes of thyroid dysfunction.
Determine a customized approach to optimizing thyroid function (and therefore energy and weight) via diet, gut health, exercise, stress reduction, and environmental exposures.

Outline

The Thyroid Hormone Pathway

Organs involved in thyroid function
Assessing thyroid function
Interpreting lab values

Thyroid Dysfunction: Symptoms and Causes

Hypo, Hyper and Autoimmune
Hashimoto’s, Grave’s disease, Thyroiditis
Common symptoms of hypothyroidism
Thyroid disruptors
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Gut dysfunction
- The many faces of stress
- Hormone imbalances, Insulin and estrogen
- Environmental toxins

Optimizing Thyroid Function, Holistically

Nutrition & diet
Goitrogens, Micronutrients, Gluten
Gut health
Exercise
Sleep
Stress management
Environmental toxins

Target Audience

Chiropractors
Exercise Physiologists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Personal Trainers
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Copyright : 05/21/2021

Sex Hormones, the Female Brain, and the Birth Control Pill

Ovulation is just the tip of the iceberg. Women’s sex hormones can turn BILLIONS of cellular switches on and off throughout the body, all at one time. Understand the impact of sex hormones for patients who are, both on and off the pill in this science-backed and in-your-face presentation that exposes the most commonly overlooked implications for sex hormones and hormonal birth control. With effects on stress, hunger, emotional regulation, pain perception, mood, learning and more, there’s more to the pill than meets the eye (or ovaries).

Program Information

Objectives

Determine the hormonal differences between women who are on and off hormonal birth control.
Evaluate the differences between different types of hormonal contraceptives available and how they can impact patients’ experiences.
Investigate the range of psychological and experiential side effects that women can have on the pill.
Employ a series of self-care strategies that patients can use to troubleshoot their side effects and (if necessary) their hormonal birth control.

Outline

Hormones and the Brain

How hormones work in the body
Women’s sex hormones
Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
Understanding the cyclic nature of the ovulation
The effects of women’s sex hormones on the brain

How Hormonal Birth Control Works

Suppression of the HPG axis, replacement with synthetics
Different categories / generations of synthetics
Different delivery modalities – why IUDs are and are not different

Often Overlooked Impact on Patient Care

Who does a woman become on hormonal birth control?
Mood and emotional regulation
- Bad: anxiety, mood disorders
- Good: palliative for women with PMS / PMDD
Sexual Desire and Function
Weight training and muscle mass
Stress hormones & inflammation
Effects on hunger, weight gain
Risk of osteoporosis

Patient Education and Empowerment

What’s in their pill?
Tuune for medical practice
Tracking tactics
Self-care strategies for symptom management

Target Audience

Athletic Trainers
Chiropractors
Nurses
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants

Copyright : 04/13/2023

No Birth Control, Now What? Tips for Helping Patients Transition off the Pill

Hormonal contraceptives are prescribed for a growing number of symptoms, not all of which are even tied to birth control. As women begin to think about stopping the pill, they are faced with more questions than answers. Will I get my period back? When will fertility return? How can I navigate post pill symptoms? Restore hormone balance and create a healthy and healing blueprint using food and a mind-body approaches to get to the root cause of period & fertility problems.

Program Information

Objectives

Determine self-care strategies for patients who are transitioning off the pill.
Determine diet and lifestyle strategies to educate patients to promote hormone health, symptom free cycles, and cycle regularly.
Integrate lifestyle and nutrition strategies that can promote fertility.

Outline

The Female Body and Birth Control

What symptoms/conditions that it is prescribed for outside of being used as a contraceptive
How birth control impacts the body and the menstrual cycle

Overlooked Side Effects of the Birth control Pill

Side effects: Mood, weight gain, migraines, acne, irregular cycles, heavy cycles
Family Planning and Trying to Conceive
When will fertility return after stopping birth control?
Stressors challenging fertility

What are the 3 Overlooked Factors here:

Mistake 1: Lack of post birth control support (My 4 Pillars to nourish your body in the transition off birth control)
Mistake 2: Lack of Cycle Awareness (the education on how your cycle functions, what to expect from a healthy cycle, and how to decode different cycle symptoms and HOW to prioritize what areas for support).
Mistake 3: Lack of diet and lifestyle foundations for women’s health (the 8 pillars I find essential to address to create sustainable hormone health moving forward)

The 4 Pillars to Address when stopping birth control

The 4 pillars for post birth control balance
Replete nutrients/blood sugar balance—implications of undereating and low blood sugar
Daily Detox Support
Stress Balance and Adrenal Support
Gut Nourishment

Creating Cycle Awareness:

Women need to be educated on their female bodies
What does a healthy cycle look like?
What to expect from a healthy cycle?
How to decode different cycle symptoms and HOW to prioritize what areas for support

Creating Foundations For Healthy Hormones

Nutrition Based Interventions
Nervous System Balacne
Circadian support: Light exposur,meal timing, sleep routines
Blood Sugar Balance: Meal timing, type, and total amount
Balanced Exercise- Implications of over-exercising

TTC

Reflecting on the 3 mistakes- particularly related to this population
Preconception runway 3-6 months (intentional support)
Steps for support prior to fertility treatments

Patient Education and Empowerment- The Big Takeway’s, What can YOU do?

Education on the 4 pillars (awareness of this) to support the body post birth control
Cycle charting and awareness
Self-care strategies for symptom management
When to refer for lab testing
Supplemental support and intervention

Target Audience

Athletic Trainers
Chiropractors
Nurses
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants

Copyright : 04/13/2023

Peri/Menopause: Empow(her)ing the Busy Woman

“Alexa, turn this hot flash off!”

“Alexa, help me get rid of this bloated belly!”

Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. And when it comes to the curriculum from school – peri/menopause was almost completely skipped over. Now that you’re in practice, you see how common these issues really are!

You need simple yet practical solutions for these busy women who are in their 30s-50s and trying to balance their career, family and personal health.

Aimee Bailey, DPT, RYT-200, will help you to empower your patients who are struggling with peri/menopause symptoms. This session will pinpoint differences between perimenopause and menopause, what symptoms to look for, how to treat this client population and how to promote health and healthy habits.

You can help them to better understand their cycles and life phases so that they can remain healthy and active through their lifespan. You’ll learn powerful tactics that address bone health, heart health, strength, libido and more! Help your patients reduce peri/menopause symptoms with these targeted strategies in your very next session.

Program Information

Objectives

Evaluate perimenopause and menopause as well as the most common symptoms.
Integrate education, simple lifestyle changes and exercise to enhance women’s health during this phase of life.
Assess the basic role of hormones in women’s monthly cycles and how they change through the lifespan.

Outline

Perimenopause and Menopause – What's the Difference?

Path to diagnosis
Natural vs surgical/atypical presentation
Impact of hormones in these processes

Treatment Strategies for Managing the Symptoms

Cardiovascular
Bone heatlh
Musculoskeletal
Mental

How Mindset Plays a Pivotal Role

Empow(her)ing busy women
Presenting a positive outlook
Increasing Knowledge is the Key to Power

Target Audience

Athletic Trainers
Chiropractors
Exercise Physiologists
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Personal Trainers
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Physicians
Physician Assistants
Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Healthy Aging for Women in the Menopausal years

In this recorded session, view Dr. Keri Marshall, Naturopathic Doctor and Epidemiologist as she discusses the health challenges and nutrient gaps that women face as they age and how they impact one another. You’ll walk through some of the latest research about what is driving nutrient shortfalls, and how that may have negative health consequences, especially in the aging body. Explore many of today’s hottest topics including the microbiome, hormone imbalance, weight management and more! This proven framework for optimal aging builds a lasting foundation for bone, muscle, heart, and brain health.

Program Information

Objectives

Investigate the interconnected link between sleep and stress, as well as the other systems in the body that can be impacted when the body is out of balance.
Determine which macronutrients can help support healthy aging for and what dose of specific nutrients can help to fill key essential nutrient gaps, to help restore the body back to health and build a lasting foundation for bone, muscle, heart, and brain health.
Assess the role the digestive and immune systems, along with the microbiome, play in ensuring the right balance of hormones and neurotransmitters are being created, to ensure quality sleep, maintain mental wellness and build stress resilience.
Integrate diet and lifestyle tips for your patients to help support stress, digestion, optimal sleep, and bone health.
Determine which nutrients and botanicals may have potential drug interactions, including which ones may have a supportive role.

Outline

Health is a complex system of interdependent and interrelated factors

Nutrition crisis in the US
Interconnectivity of gut health, the immune system, inflammation and mood
Stress and disrupted sleep and the downstream effect
Treat the cause, not just the symptoms

Changes in a women’s body after 50 and treatment recommendations

Physical changes – connective tissue: joint, bones, muscles, hair and nails
Brain health, cognition, and mood
Hormones and weight management
Menopausal symptoms

Current US Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Recommendations

Optimizing nutrient intake
Translate latest nutrition research into clinical practice
Good fat verses bad fat and its role in inflammation

What is Healthy Aging?

Longevity and intrinsic (e.g., genetic), and extrinsic (e.g., lifestyle, diet, and environmental) factors
Building resilience
Optimizing joint and muscle health
Building a better brain
Balancing hormones (not just estrogen, but hinger and stress hormones too!)

Macro and micronutrients to restore health and build a foundation

Science-based nutrition recommendations
Balancing macronutrients
Nutrient shortfalls impact health and physiology
Food intolerances, gut health, and the microbiome
Tips for integrating healthier eating

Managing joint health, inflammation and chronic pain

Anti-inflammatory diet
Exercise, core training and daily movement
Maintain healthy body mass and prevent sarcopenia

Breast health, pelvic floor and urinary tract health maintenance

Self-exams and self-care
Pelvic floor strengthening
Urinary incontinence and leakage
Urinary Tract hygiene

Integration of care and services to optimize patient care

Stress management tools
Tips to improve sleep hygiene
Dietary interventions and dosing for dietary supplements
Hydrotherapy, exercise and conditioning
When to refer and to who

Case Studies, Drug Nutrient/Herb Interactions

Target Audience

Athletic Trainers
Chiropractors
Nurses
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants