Teleconferences and Webinars

Free Webinar:  

Immunomodulation:  A Key Feature of Fish Oil Supplementation for Clinical Applications 

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 3:00PM Eastern
 

Presented by: Hector Lopez, MD, MS, FAAPMR

Moderated by: Raechel Bedayan, Education Coordinator, Nordic Naturals

Nutritional immunology is an emerging science with great potential to impact human health.  The immune system is uniquely capable of not only orchestrating an inflammatory response to injury or infection, but also receiving biochemical and physiologic signals from every other organ system in the body.  More recent scientific evidence suggests that Omega-3 fatty acids found in concentrated fish oil may influence the function of both the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system. 

Join Dr. Lopez as he reviews the critical elements of fish oil as it relates to immunomodulation, with an emphasis on clinical applications in various medical disciplines. 

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 Free Webinar:  

Botanical Strategies for Cardiovascular Support with Dr. Beverly Yates, N.D. 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 4:00pm (EST)

Presented by: Dr. Beverly Yates, ND
Moderated by: Tammy McIver-Gay, Director of Business Development, Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions

Botanical medicines have substantial research and centuries-old traditions of use to support cardiovascular health.  This webinar will review in detail the evidence-based clinical uses of key botanicals for improving the function of the cardiovascular system.  Emphasis is placed on indications for usage, side effects and any known interactions with pharmaceutical drugs.  Guidance for dosing is provided.  Strategies to support both the arterial and venous cardiovascular system are presented.

In this presentation, Dr. Yates will discuss the following herbs:

* Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycanthus) – arterial efficiency and cardiac effectiveness
* Gingko (Gingko biloba) – peripheral circulation and brain
* Turmeric (curcuma longa) – anti-inflammatory agent
 
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 Webinar:  

A Comprehensive Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid and Adrenal Dysfunction: Improving Clinical Outcomes   

Thursday February 2nd, 2012 – 4:00PM (EST)
Presented by: Chris D. Meletis, ND

Clinical practice points to improved clinical outcomes when both adrenal and thyroid function and performance are addressed simultaneously.

Join Dr. Chris Meletis for this one-hour presentation, which will incorporate diagnosis and treatment approaches relative to supporting both glands in a synergistic fashion to address the need to augment diminished adrenal function when supplementing hypothyroidism to improve optimal outcomes relative to both signs and symptoms.  Clinical cases will be reviewed, relative to patients suffering from morning fatigue, all day fatigue, insomnia and patients that poorly tolerate thyroid treatment or don't fully achieve expected clinical resolution. 

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Free Webinar:  

Botanical Strategies for Metabolic Syndrome and T2 Diabetes  

Recorded: January 11, 2012 at 4:00pm (EST)
 

Presented by: Tori Hudson, N.D.
Moderated by: Tammy McIver-Gay, Director of Business Development, Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions

Botanical medicines have been increasingly researched in relationship to their influence on lowering and stabilizing serum glucose, improving insulin sensitivity as well as reducing the impact of diabetes on risk factors for cardiovascular disease and its consequences.

This presentation will discuss the evidence for the use of botanicals with clinical guidance for indications, dosing and side effects.

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Free Webinar: New Insights into Supporting Healthy Thyroid Function with Integrative Medicine 

Thursday November 17, 2011 – 6:00 PM CST

Presented by: Angela Hywood, ND, BSc (complementary medicine/naturopathy), Dip Bot Med, Dip Hom, Dip CN, Dip NFM MANTA, MNHAA, on behalf of Standard Process 

Maintaining healthy thyroid function is said to be the most important of all endocrine challenges, especially for women older than 50. Thyroid issues, however, can affect children, young women, and men of any age. Common first signs, such as fatigue, weight gain and mood change, are often overlooked.  Tests can help identify thyroid challenges at an early stage so they can be evaluated sooner rather than later. Medical endocrinology traditionally takes a reductionist approach, examining hormones in isolation rather than looking at the system as a whole. Australian research sheds light on the complexity of nutritional requirements needed for activation and utilization of thyroid hormone.

In this one-hour webinar, naturopathic doctor Angela Hywood will present:
•  Practical clinical approaches using herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to support thyroid health and deliver clinical results
•  Herbal medicine and clinical nutrition as alternative or complementary approaches to achieving healthy thyroid function
•  Information to advance your thyroid-evaluation skills

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 Free Webinar: Botanical Strategies to Support Metabolic Issues in Midlife Women

Recorded: Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Presented by: Tori Hudson, N.D.
Moderated by: Tammy McIver-Gay, Director of Business Development, Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions
 

Midlife women are facing fundamental physiological changes during this time of life and providing options to ease the impact of these changes and try to prevent or manage disease consequences is a key part of working with this population of women.  This lecture will include important botanical research as well as traditional clinical herbal medicine concepts in addressing thyroid function, adrenal regulation, and issues related to metabolic syndrome in women.
 

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Free Webinar: Clinical Applications for Essential Fatty Acids 

Recorded: Tuesday October 4, 2011
Presented by: Tori Hudson, ND
Moderated by: Monique Wellise, National Sales Manager, Professional Division, Nordic Naturals

 Please join renowned naturopathic physician Dr. Tori Hudson for a comprehensive overview of clinically-backed applications for essential fatty acids.
During this one-hour session, EPA+DHA dose guidelines in the following key areas will be reviewed:
• Pediatric Applications
• Women’s Health
• Common Health Conditions

 
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 Webinar:  Inflammation is Repair Deficit – The Physiology First Approach to Diabetes 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Presented by: Russell Jaffe MD, PhD
Sponsored by: PERQUE Integrative Health
 

Dr. Jaffe will discuss:
• Introduction to the principles of “Physiology First” to restore homeostasis
• Review the clinical meaning of inflammation and repair mechanisms in the body
• Understand the clinical implication of inflammation rethought as repair deficits in practice the alkaline way
• Discuss the clinical aspects of diabetes and describe its connection with inflammation and repair

Find more information about Dr. Jaffe  

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Webinar Series: Functional Nutrition 

Session #1: Creating Space: The Art of Nutritional Counseling 

On-demand

Recorded Monday August 29, 2011

Speaker: Deanna Minich, PhD

Session #2: Developing a Nutrition Care Plan within the Functional Medicine Model 

On-demand

Recorded Monday September 12, 2011

Speaker: Ruth DeBusk, PhD, RD

Session #3: The IFM Core Food Plan; Transitioning from the Unhealthy Diet and Lifestyle to One of Balance 

On-demand

Recorded Monday September 19, 2011 

Speaker: Mary Willis, RD, CDE

The Functional Nutrition Series was designed to provide you with the valuable tools to help you evaluate, intervene and provide the necessary guidance for your patients to develop a healthier approach to diet and lifestyle. This Series acts as a preview to the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Functional Nutrition Course: Applying Functional Nutrition for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (October 21-23, 2011 in Denver, CO)

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Free Webinar: Botanical Updates in Pediatric Care 

Recorded September 14th, 2011
Presented by: Mary Bove, ND
Moderated by: Tammy McIver-Gay, Director of Business Development, Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions
 

Current research on the use of herbal medicines for pediatric illnesses supports many of the traditional uses of herbs for children as well as providing information for new medicinal possibilities.

Discussion will include a review of herbal research for pediatric use in common childhood conditions including respiratory infection, insomnia, restlessness, flu prevention, and dental caries, integrated with traditional herbal wisdom, application and insight into the clinical use of this knowledge.

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Thursday, August 18, 2011 

Presented by: David Stewart, MD, on behalf of Standard Process

An estimated estimated 50 million Americans are struggling with metabolic syndrome and that numbers is growing as the condition becomes increasingly common within the U.S. population.

 Join David Stewart, MD as he discusses:

• Origins of metabolic syndrome, including epigenetics as well as endocrinological and mitochondrial aspects
• An evaluation process for diagnosing metabolic syndrome
• Lab testing methods
• Scientific evidence supporting a low-glycemic diet
• Herbal, nutritional and behavioral therapies that can address metabolic syndrome

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Free Webinar: Utilizing botanical agents to reduce the body burden of persistent pollutants and reverse obesity and adult onset diabetes. 

Recorded June 8th, 2011 

Presented by: Walter J. Crinnion, ND

Moderated by: Tammy McIver-Gay, Director of Business Development, Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions

The human body burden of biologically persistent toxins poisons mitochondrial function and is associated with obesity and adult-onset diabetes. These persistent pollutants bioaccumulate in the body because they are highly resistant to normal excretory pathways. Fortunately, recent research has demonstrated that a handful of botanical compounds can reverse this situation and actually increase the amount of these compounds via fecal and urinary routes...

Please join Walter J. Crinnion, ND, for this one-hour long webinar.

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 Webinar: Adding Hormonal Balancing to Your Practice 

Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 

Presented by: Debra Muth, NP, WHNP, BS, RN, C

Join Debra Muth, NP, WHNP, BS, RN, C, a women’s health expert with more than 15 years of clinical and practice-management experience, as she describes how to incorporate balancing hormones into a practice. 

Debra Muth will discuss:
•  The targeted patient population
•  Educating your patients about hormone replacement
•  What it takes to become a hormone expert
•  Lab tests for evaluating the hormonal patient
•  Basic treatment protocols

In addition, learn about nutritional and herbal remedies that are great options for your menopausal patients.

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Free Webinar: New Insights into Cholesterol, Liver, and Gallbladder Management 

Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 

Presented by: Michael E. Greer, M.D.

Do you fully understand the relationship of cholesterol to heart health and why lowered cholesterol levels don’t necessarily support improved heart health? Would you like to know more about how the liver and gallbladder, the body’s bile processors, fit into the equation?

Join Dr. Michael E. Greer for a complimentary webinar.  In addition to the above points, Dr. Greer will discuss:

• Addressing heart health risk factors to maintain a healthy heart
• The importance and significance of LDL to heart health
• Anti-aging laboratory guidelines for proper management
• The relationship between the inflammation response and oxidation
• Functions of cholesterol and bile
• Cholesterol production and the cholesterol feedback loop
• Standard Process and MediHerb® products that act specifically at key points of anatomy for optimal cholesterol, liver, and bile function

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Free Webinar – Botanical Solutions for Dealing with Everyday Stress 

Recorded Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Presented by: Keri Marshall, ND and Christie P. Egeston, MS

Moderated by: Bill Chioffi, Director of Education, Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions

Stress is an underlying causal factor for many acute and chronic disease states and can impact the immune, nervous and inflammatory pathways in the body.  This webinar will focus on current and past research as it examines the effects of botanical Adaptogens and their effect on the neuroendocrine and other systems in the body.  Also included is a discussion of testing available to measure patient cortisol and DHEA levels, presented by Metametrix Clinical Laboratory.

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 Free Webinar – Evidence-Based Use of Green Tea Extract, Curcumin, and Astragalus in Cancer Treatment. 

 Recorded Tuesday March 15, 2011 

Presented by: Michael Traub, N.D., D.H.A.N.P., C.C.H., F.A.B.N.O.
Moderated by: Bill Chioffi, Director of Education, Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions

Herbal medicines are used frequently by patients with cancer during the course of their specific treatment.  This webinar focuses on the potential safety and efficacy of three herbal products commonly used in cancer treatment - green tea, curcumin and astragalus, including their mechanisms, side effects, herb-drug interactions and matters of quality control.

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Free Webinar - Cardiovascular Disease in Women and Botanical Medicine 

Recorded: Tuesday February 8, 2011
Presented by: Dr. Tori Hudson, Naturopathic Physician

Cardiovascular disease claims far more women’s lives than any other form of disease, especially after menopause.  In this webinar, key risk factors, specific prevention strategies and select unique clinical issues in pathophysiology, screening and diagnosis will be presented. A focus will be on the use of select botanicals including hawthorn, hibiscus, ginkgo, artichoke, cinnamon and red yeast rice, with the addition of highlighting improved prescribing of niacin and fish oils. 

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Free Webinar – Learn About a Nutraceutical Breakthrough for Metabolic Syndrome 

Recorded: Wednesday January 26, 2011
Presented by: Dr. Vincenzo Mollace, MD and Annie Eng, founder of HP LifeScience
Moderated by: Carlos Escalante

Bergamonte™ is a breakthrough nutraceutical for healthy cholesterol, blood glucose and antioxidant support. 
Annie Eng, President and Founder of HP LifeScience and Dr. Vincenzo Mollace MD will present a webinar on the extraordinary health benefits of this Citrus Bergamot extract, the detail behind the studies and how Bergamonte™ compares to other products in this category.  Citrus Bergamot occurs naturally in the southern tip of Italy.  The essential oil derived from the peel has been used for many years in soaps, shampoos and there is a form utilized in teas. 

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Webinar - Nutritional Detoxification: A Clinician's Perspective 

Recorded Friday, December 3, 2010
Presented by: Mark Hyman, MD

Join Mark Hyman, MD for an hour long presentation followed by Q&A with participants. Presented by Integrative Practitioner and Vitamin Solutions.

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Free Webinar - Key Considerations when Selecting Botanical Medicines for Patients 

Recorded October 21, 2010
Presented by: Keri Marshall, MS, ND

Botanical medicine continues to be a common source of alternative therapy for integrative practitioners. There are many botanical products to choose from, but all botanical medicines are not created equal. It is critical for any practitioner using botanical medicine to understand elements of raw material sourcing, identification processes, harvesting and extraction methods, and testing for heavy metals and other contaminants. Join Dr. Keri Marshall for an in-depth discussion on key considerations practitioners should be aware of when selecting botanicals medicines to use with patients. Presented by Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions.>>LISTEN NOW  

Webinar - Integrating Functional Nutrition into Your Practice 

Recorded October 12, 2010
Presented by: Elizabeth W. Boham MD, MS, RD

Join Dr. Elizabeth W. Boham MD, MS, RD and the Institute for Functional Medicine for this one-hour webinar and gain valuable knowledge in order to distinguish between a functional and conventional approach to nutrition, review the important roll nutrition has in many health issues and help the listener identify disorders that respond well to a functional nutrition approach.  Dr. Boham will also review how she integrates nutrition providers into her practice at The UltraWellness Center and highlight the strengths of a team approach to optimizing outcomes in health care.

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Webinar - Nutritional Genomics: The Future of Nutrition Practice
Recorded September 22, 2010 
Presented by: Ruth DeBusk, PhD, RD

Chronic disease is a diet-and-lifestyle disease and requires diet-and-lifestyle personalized solutions for each individual. Widely embraced as an effective answer to managing and preventing chronic disease, Functional nutrition is a cornerstone, providing the needed individualized, patient-centered care.  Together with nutritional genomics, an emerging tool for helping to individualize nutritional and medical care, these disciplines spell opportunity for clinicians of all types, to work together for enhanced effectiveness in preventing chronic disease and restoring health. Join Dr. DeBusk and the Institute for Functional Medicine for this one-hour webinar and gain valuable knowledge in order to:

• Define functional medicine and functional nutrition and discuss how they can enhance conventional medicine and nutrition practice
• Define nutritional genomics, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, and nutritional epigenetics and discuss how they are used to individualize patient care
• Discuss the roles that various types of nutrition professionals will play in an era of personalized disease management and prevention

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Webinar - What your doctor may NOT tell you about prostate issues aka herbal and complementary therapies for prostate health 

Recorded June 24, 2010

We invite you to listen to a conversation with John Hall, Ph.D. about prostate support in relation to the work of biochemist Mirko Beljanski, Ph.D. Beljanski researched the plant extracts Pao pereira and Rauwolfia vomitoria and found that both extracts inhibit the growth of cancer cells and that the Pao Pereira helps the body’s healthy inflammation response.  A recent clinical trial at Columbia University Medical Center indicates that these plant extracts can provide significant support for a healthy prostate function. Presented by Natural Source International, Ltd.

Webinar - The Emerging Role of Herbal Medicine in Health Care Presented by Tai Sophia Institute
Recorded April 28, 2010 

Join Tai Sophia Institute’s Medical Herbalism graduate certificate program faculty members – internationally renowned gastroenterologist, Gerard Mullin, M.D. and Director of Tai Sophia Institute’s Master of Science in Herbal Medicine program, James Snow, RH (AHG) – for a unique collaborative presentation on the role of herbal medicine in supporting healthy digestive function. More >> 

Webinar - Key Topics in Experiential Health and Healing: A Dialogue Presented by The Graduate Institute
Recorded March 2, 2010 

Renowned author, physician and educator Bernie Siegel, MD, and his long-time friend, A. (Bud) Harris Stone, author, educator and founder of The Graduate Institute, invite you to listen to their discussion about a unique Experiential Health and Healing Master of Arts degree program. Co-directed by Bernie, the program is offered by the Institute to lifelong learners who understand health and wellbeing are both a state of mind and a choice. More >> 

Teleconference - Alternative Medicine and Evidence-Based Medicine - Do they have a future together?
Bradly Jacobs, MD, MPH
Recorded March 5, 2009

Dr. Jacobs provides stories on the underlying motives of some researchers in the field of CAM and demonstrates how to apply research findings to help patients. More >>

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Teleconference - Whole Food Guide to Strong BonesAnnemarie Colbin, MD
February 26, 2009 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)

Dr. Annemarie Colbin discusses her new book, "The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones - a holistic approach", and how she applies concepts from contemporary science to better understanding food and health.  More >> 

Teleconference - SPENT: End Exhaustion and Feel Great AgainFrank Lipman, MD
January 30, 2009 12:00 pm -1:00 pm (EST)

In his new book, SPENT, Frank Lipman, MD offers tips and solutions for alleviating exhaustion and elevating energy levels. More >> 

Teleconference - The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First
January 22, 2009 12:00 pm -1:00 pm (EST)

Dr. Mark Hyman, a medical doctor and pioneer in the emerging field of functional medicine shares a revolutionary new method for treating the invisible epidemic of “broken brains” that affects 1.1 billion people worldwide. More >> 

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Webinar: Functional Medicine MatrixJoseph Pizzorno, Jr., ND
December 4, 2008 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)

Joseph Pizzorno, Jr., ND discusses how to apply the principles of Functional Medicine and apply the key elements of the Functional Medicine matrix in clinical practice. More >> 

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Webinar: The New Health Professional: Bridging the Gap between Unhealthy America and Optimal Health
December 3, 2008 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (EST)

Sorry you missed the live event. Here is the Archived Webinar:

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Teleconference: Supplement Your Prescription - Many Prescription Drugs Are Nutrient Robbers
Hyla Cass, MD
November 21, 2008 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)

Hyla Cass, MD discusses her latest book, SUPPLEMENT YOUR PRESCRIPTION: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Nutrition. More >> 

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Webinar: Benefits of a Wellness Program in Your Practice - Integrating the Wellness & Treatment Paradigms for Optimal Results
James Strohecker
November 14, 2008 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST)

This webinar explores the intrinsic relationship of the wellness and treatment (disease) models, and how the two can be most efficiently combined into a more comprehensive model that better serves the patient's needs. More >> 

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Teleconference: Using Online Communities, Blogs and Social Networks to Support Your Integrative Practice
Vanessa DiMauro, CEO and President, Leader Networks
Recorded on: October 15, 2008 | Running time: 42 minutes

Vanessa DiMauro, CEO and President of Leader Networks, shares her expertise on how integrative practitioners can use the tools of social media to connect with peers, share their point of view and evangelize their practice. More >> 

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Dr. Woodson “Woody” Merrell discusses his latest book, THE SOURCE: Unleash Your Natural Energy, Power Up Your Health, and Feel 10 Years Younger (Free Press; September 23, 2008) and the latest research on how people can create and maximize their energy with simple lifestyle choices to help become an “energy creator” rather than an “energy consumer”. More >> 

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Teleconference: Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven Stage Journey out of Depression
James Gordon, MD
Recorded on: September 24, 2008 | Running time: 60 minutes

Each year, as many as twenty million Americans are diagnosed with clinical depression. Tens of millions more have low energy or feel unhappy and dissatisfied with their lives. And each year, American doctors write 189 million prescriptions for antidepressant drugs for these people. Dr. James Gordon, a Harvard Medical School-educated psychiatrist who founded and directs The Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. discussed these topics and those featured in his new book, Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven Stage Journey out of Depression in a fall teleconference with Integrative Practitioner.

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