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Integrative Approaches to Gut-Brain Health: A Guide for Healthcare Practitioners


Speaker:
Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP
Duration:
Full Day
Format:
Audio and Video
Product Code:
LWC065433
Brochure Code:
PWZ91526
Media Type:
Live Webinar - Also available: Digital Seminar | Live Webinar

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Normal Price:      $249.99 - Now:  $49.99 - Exclusive offer when combined with this live training.

Description

Hippocrates’ timeless insight – “all disease begins in the gut” – holds unparalleled significance in modern healthcare.

With disorders of the gut-brain connection impacting over 40% of the population, recognizing the gut as the “second brain” is critical as these conditions are complex and multifaceted. From digestive disorders and mental health challenges to immune dysfunctions, the intricate relationship between the gut and the brain plays a pivotal role in patient health.

Join Cindi Lockhart, an esteemed integrative and functional nutritionist who has trained thousands of practitioners nationwide, for a scientifically grounded exploration into the gut-brain connection. Learn an integrative approach that places gut health at the forefront and is designed to equip you with the latest insights and practical strategies to address challenges effectively.

  • Foundational Knowledge for the Intricate Gut-Brain Axis: Deepen your understanding of the gastrointestinal tract’s anatomy, physiology, and function to enhance patient care.
  • Explore the Dynamic World of the Gut Microbiome: Learn about its diversity and impact on health, including the roles of probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics.
  • Leaky Gut & Intestinal Barrier: Strategies for identifying and restoring gut integrity.
  • Vagus Nerve Connection: Delve into its function, impact on digestion and mood, and discover stimulation techniques to harness its potential.
  • Nutrition-Centric Approach: Dive in fork-first as you emphasize the right foods, advise against potential disruptors, and apply nutritional strategies tailored for specific gut-brain disorders.
  • Lifestyle Medicine Integration: Recognize the interplay of stress, sleep, physical activity, and environmental toxins with gut-brain functionality.

This program offers cutting-edge insights and practical skills, enhanced by realworld case studies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Elevate your practice by integrating the latest insights into the gut-brain connection.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Dr. Danny Porcelli is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.
 
All other members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - *

NOTE: Each purchase includes CE credit for one individual (participants in full attendance will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, Q&A, and others.

Continuing Education Information: Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live, interactive webinar only. This webinar is being broadcast live in real-time and must be attended live, in its entirety, in order to earn credit. You will be able to type questions to the speaker. The speaker will see the questions and address them during the presentation as time allows. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether web-based activities are an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

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Earn up to 6.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Nurses - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists - ANCC

PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses in full attendance will earn 6.0 contact hours. Partial contact hours will be awarded for partial attendance.


Nurses - California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17118 for 6.0 contact hours. Full attendance is required. No partial contact hours will be issued for partial attendance. 


Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider # FBN2858. This course qualifies for 6.0 contact hours. Please note: Florida Nurses must select "Florida Nurses" credit and complete the post-test and evaluation if they would like their participation submitted to CE Broker. Participation cannot be reported without a completed post-test.

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Nurses - Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Full attendance at this activity qualifies for 6.0 contact hours. Full attendance in the activity is required; no partial contact hours will be issued for partial attendance. These contact hours are used for your license renewal. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the webcast title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid for the webcast.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. This certificate is proof of your attendance. Please retain it in your records or use for submission as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

California Physical Therapists

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This course will qualify for 6.0 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Hawaii Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Hawaii Physical Therapists. The Continuing Competence Requirements Under HRS Chapter 461J-10.13 for Hawaii Licensed Physical Therapists part III. A. 3. confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This course qualifies for 6.0 CE Credit Hours.


Physical Therapists - Kansas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This course has been approved by the Kansas Physical Therapy Association for 6.0 hours.  Approval #: CEUL136016.  PLEASE BRING YOUR LICENSE NUMBER WITH YOU TO THE PROGRAM. Please note: Kansas Physical Therapists must select "Kansas Physical Therapists" credit and complete the post-test and evaluation if they would like their participation reported. Participation cannot be reported without a completed post-test.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category I continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. Participants must attend at least three (3) contact hours to receive Category I credit. Participants who complete less than three (3) contact hours will receive Category II credit.


Physical Therapists - Michigan Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This activity consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Michigan Physical Therapists. Regulation R. 338.7163 states the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education if it is approved by another state board of physical therapy. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This course qualifies for 7.2 contact hours. 


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Tennessee Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This activity consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Tennessee Physical Therapists. Rule 1150-01-.12(5)(d) states the Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education if it is approved by another state board of physical therapy. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. 


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider  #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 6.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continued competency credit hours for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (1)(c) states that type 1 continued competency credits can be earned by attending courses that are directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy and have been approved by local, state, or federal government agencies. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physicians Assistants - Physician Assistants

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME such as PESI. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 6.0 hours for completing this program.


PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.


Chiropractors - Chiropractors

PESI is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. This activity consists of 7.0 CE hours of instruction in the following subjects: Anatomy (.5hrs); Differential/Physical Diagnosis (.5hrs);  Evidence-Based Outcomes (1.0hr); History and Exam (.5hrs);  Mental Heatlh (1.0hr); Nutrition (2.0hrs);  Patient Communication (.5hrs); Wellness/Supportive Care (1.0hr) . Approval #91526PWZ. No more than 7.0 total CE hours may be earned for this activity.

 

For a list of boards that accept PACE courses, please visit this website: https://pacex.fclb.org/pages/BoardRequirements.php

 

**Please note that Chiropractors and/or Chiropractor Assistants must complete the post-test and evaluation within two weeks of attending the live event if they would like their participation submitted to PACE. Participation cannot be reported without a completed post-test and evaluation.


Athletic Trainers - Athletic Trainers

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PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Category A continuing education.


Other Professions

This activity qualifies for 360 continuing education minutes as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements. 



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Speaker

Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP's Profile

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Lockhart Wellness Solutions, LLC


Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, is board-certified as an integrative and functional nutrition practitioner with over 30 years in professional practice. She has trained nutrition, fitness, and medical practitioners throughout most of her career, yet maintains a personal practice with clients as she believes that the only way she can effectively educate and inspire other practitioners is through her own practical experience with clients. In addition to educating on how Food is Medicine, Cindi also specializes in coaching clients and practitioners on the importance of managing stress, optimizing sleep, proper exercise and movement, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins. Cindi has extensive expertise in women’s health issues including perimenopause/menopause and thyroid dysfunction as well as autoimmunity, gut health, weight management, cardiometabolic health (insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease), fasting, histamine intolerance, mold detox, and long COVID.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cindi Lockhart is the owner and founder of Lockhart Wellness Solutions, LLC. She receives compensation from Fullscript. Cindi Lockhart receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Cindi Lockhart is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians in Integrative & Functional Medicine, the Institute for Functional Medicine, and the Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy.

 


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Access Period for Live Webcast

For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.


Webcast Schedule

Please note: There will be a 60-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.


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Objectives

  1. Identify the functional anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, microbiome, intestinal barrier, and vagus nerve.
  2. Examine the core factors that influence microbiome diversity and function to detect the signs of dysbiosis in patients.
  3. Utilize nutrition-based interventions to improve gut function and microbiome health.
  4. Evaluate the vagus nerve’s role in digestion, inflammation, and mental well-being, to develop strategies that optimize its function.
  5. Integrate the principles of lifestyle medicine with gut-brain health to formulate holistic care plans.
  6. Practice the application of gut health strategies to improve functional outcomes in clinical scenarios.

Outline

The Foundation of Gut Health for Holistic Patient Care

  • Gut health basics
  • Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Interconnectedness of diet with digestion, microbiome, intestinal barrier, and the nervous system
  • Understanding the gut-brain axis
  • Role of the gut in immunity, metabolism, and mental health
  • Assessing gut function – subjective & objective means

Digestion – How You Eat Matters

  • The process of digestion along the GIT – what’s needed, causes of disruption, and how best to support
  • Stomach acidity – is it high or low? Signs and risks associated, including the problem with long-term PPI’s
  • Importance of proper motility
  • Digestion, inflammation, and mental well-being
  • Elimination – what is normal?

Intestinal Barrier – Your Gut’s Protection From the External Environment

  • Tight junctions & Zonulin – how they affect barrier function
  • Causes & conditions associated with leaky gut
    • Leaky gut = Leaky brain
  • Healing strategies for the fragile intestinal barrier

The Microbiome - A Universe Within

  • The basics of microbiota and its diversity, as well as when it is developed in life
  • Correlation between microbiota and neurotransmitters
  • The impact of diet, medications and environment on the microbiome
  • The Estrobolome – the regulator of estrogen metabolism
  • Dysbiosis: Causes, consequences, and management
  • Prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics: What are they and how do they influence gut health?
  • Psychobiotics

The Vagus Nerve - Bridging the Gut and the Brain

  • Anatomy and physiology of the vagus nerve
    • Enteric nervous system
    • Autonomic nervous system
  • Disruptors of vagus nerve function
  • Techniques to stimulate the vagus nerve

Gut-Brain Related Disorders: Symptoms, Identification, Nutrition/Lifestyle Therapies to Heal

  • IBS
  • Functional dyspepsia
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Cognitive dysfunction/Alzheimer’s

Nutrition for Optimal Gut Health

  • The role of fiber in maintaining gut health
  • Importance of a diverse plant-forward diet for microbiome diversity
  • Foods that promote a healthy gut vs. foods that can disrupt it
  • Repairing the gut – the 5R gut repair protocol, including targeted supplements

Lifestyle Medicine and Its Role in Gut Health

  • The importance of stress management and its link to gut health
  • Sleep and the gut-brain connection
  • Physical activity and its influence on the microbiome
  • Lifestyle tactics for comprehensive gut health

Clinical Applications and Case Studies

  • Recognize and address gut health issues in a clinical setting
  • Integrate gut health strategies into existing patient care models
  • Case studies: Real-world examples of patients with gut-related mental health issues
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive care

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Chiropractors
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Other healthcare practitioners

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