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Nutrition 174
Health and Aging

1.0

$20.00 USD

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  • Understand basic concepts of health
  • Identify the health spectrum
  • Investigate the various facts associated with aging
  • Investigate the various theories of aging

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 173
Restoring Gut Health and Brain Performance

4.0

$80.00 USD

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  • Review the signs and symptoms of neuroinflammation and the processes that drive neurodegeneration.
  • Identify the neurological signs and symptoms of long COVID and apply research-based protocols.
  • Utilize dietary improvements and selected supplements to reduce neuroinflammation.
  • Treatment protocols on testing to identify gut barrier and gut-brain axis imbalances.
  • Recognize that neuroplasticity plays a fluctuating but essential role in health and trauma.
  • Understand the effect of bacterial toxins originating in the gut on the gut-brain axis as a key to neurological disorders pathogenesis.
  • Assess intestinal and blood-brain barrier dysfunction for better managing chronic neurological disorders.
  • Understand new functional nutritional strategies for longevity.
  • Incorporate leading-edge protocols for extending healthspan and longevity.
  • Clarify the effects of intermittent fasting on immunity and longevity.
  • Recognize that neuroplasticity plays a fluctuating but essential role in health and trauma.
  • Integrate optimal lifestyle adaptations in diet, exercise, and supplement protocols to enhance neuroplasticity and improve quality of life.

Robert Silverman, DC, DABCN, DCBCN

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Nutrition 170
Nutrition and the Neurological System

1.0

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  • Design an effective nutrition treatment program for carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Develop a nutritional treatment program for Multiple Sclerosis
  • Investigate the role of nutrition and supplements in regards to the treatment of headaches
  • Understand how nutrition and nutrition supplements can influence dementia
  • Identify appropriate diet and supplement agents in the treatment of dementia

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 169
Nourishing the Brain & Hidden Triggers of Early Aging

2.0

$40.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Recognize normal cognitive and memory lapses and signs of declining cognition.
  • Differentiate the assessment tools and the pros & cons of each
  • Review evidence-based dietary patterns and specific foods that impact cognition
  • Review additional evidence-based lifestyle factors that contribute to cognition
  • Summarize dietary supplements which may impact cognition

Hour 2

  • Recognize 5 categories of early aging
  • Identify nutrient deficiencies associated with aging
  • Examine epigenetics in aging, specifically COMT and MTHFR
  • Review stress physiology and its contribution to aging
  • Review contributions of microbiome to healthy physiology and aging

Erica Oberg, ND MPH

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Nutrition 168
Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System

1.0

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  • Develop an appropriate nutrition program for an ulcer
  • Identify the importance of diet in Celiac’s disease (non-tropical sprue)
  • Outline a nutrition program for a patient with lactose intolerance
  • Design a nutrition treatment program for GERD
  • Examine the role of nutrition and supplements in irritable bowel syndrome

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 167
Natural Anti-Inflammatories

1.0

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  • Identify different types of natural anti-inflammatories.
  • Determine which anti-inflammatory is best for a particular patient.
  • Develop an anti-inflammatory diet.

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 166
Nutrition and Osteoporosis

1.0

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  • Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis
  • Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis
  • Determine an appropriate supplement protocol
  • Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 165
Ideal Nutrition for Optimal Health

2.0

$40.00 USD

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Hour 1

  • Define and explain the chronic illnesses so prevalent in today’s society.
  • Recognize and calculate life expectancy statistics
  • Describe the difference between traditional and modern (commercial diets)
  • Distinguish the differences between raw and pasteurized milk
  • Recognize the difference between healthy and commercial butter and eggs
  • Discuss the difference between hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated fats/oils

 Hour 2 

  • Contrast the differences between lacto fermented and non-fermented soy (tofu, edamame)
  • Compare breast milk to soy formula
  • Identify the difference between sea salt and industrialized salt
  • Summarize the benefits of cholesterol
  • Explain the dangers of cholesterol lowering drugs
  • List the benefits of sunlight

Tedd Koren, DC

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Nutrition 164 - 168
6.0

$120.00 USD

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Hour 1  Nutrition and the Immune System
  • Analyze the role between diet and the immune system.
  • Design a nutrition supplement program to stimulate the immune system.
  • Develop a nutrition program for colds, flu, sore throat and infections.
  • Understand basic detoxification techniques.
  • Examine the role of nutrition and diet in regards to chronic fatigue syndrome.

Hour 2 - 3  Ideal Nutrition for Optimal Health

  • Define and explain the chronic illnesses so prevalent in today’s society.
  • Recognize and calculate life expectancy statistics
  • Describe the difference between traditional and modern (commercial diets)
  • Distinguish the differences between raw and pasteurized milk
  • Recognize the difference between healthy and commercial butter and eggs
  • Discuss the difference between hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated fats/oils
  • Contrast the differences between lacto fermented and non-fermented soy (tofu, edamame)
  • Compare breast milk to soy formula
  • Identify the difference between sea salt and industrialized salt
  • Summarize the benefits of cholesterol
  • Explain the dangers of cholesterol lowering drugs
  • List the benefits of sunlight
Hour 4  Nutrition and Osteoporosis
  • Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis
  • Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis
  • Determine an appropriate supplement protocol
  • Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis
Hour 5  Natural Anti-Inflammatories

  • Identify different types of natural anti-inflammatories.
  • Determine which anti-inflammatory is best for a particular patient.
  • Develop an anti-inflammatory diet.
Hour 6  Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System

  • Develop an appropriate nutrition program for an ulcer
  • Identify the importance of diet in Celiac’s disease (non-tropical sprue)
  • Outline a nutrition program for a patient with lactose intolerance
  • Design a nutrition treatment program for GERD
  • Examine the role of nutrition and supplements in irritable bowel syndrome

This course contains the same content as found in the individual courses Nutrition 164 through 168

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Nutrition 164
Nutrition and the Immune System

1.0

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  • Analyze the role between diet and the immune system.
  • Design a nutrition supplement program to stimulate the immune system.
  • Develop a nutrition program for colds, flu, sore throat and infections.
  • Understand basic detoxification techniques.
  • Examine the role of nutrition and diet in regards to chronic fatigue syndrome.

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 163
Nutrition: Inflammation and Natural Anti-Inflammatories

3.0

$60.00 USD

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  • Identify different types of natural anti-inflammatories.
  • Determine which anti-inflammatory is best for a particular patient.
  • Develop an anti-inflammatory diet.
  • Examine the concept of health and aging
  • Determine an appropriate lifestyle to increase the chances of living longer
  • Analyze various diets and dietary patterns that play a role in aging
  • Ascertain which foods are of greater benefit in regards to aging and longevity
  • Develop an appropriate anti-aging diet
  • Identify the risk factors associated with osteoporosis
  • Outline a beneficial diet for osteoporosis
  • Determine an appropriate supplement protocol
  • Examine the role of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 162
Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System

1.0

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  • Understand the importance of normal bowl defense mechanisms
  • Develop a nutritional treatment for candidiasis and gut flora imbalances
  • Examine the importance of fiber on human health
  • Design a nutritional treatment program for constipation and diarrhea

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 161
Keto Diets

1.0

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  • Define very low carb (ketogenic), low carb, and moderate carbohydrate diets
  • Describe the proposed mechanism of how low carbohydrate diets may improve outcomes
  • Summarize the evidence supporting low and very low carbohydrate diets in diabetes management
  • Critique the arguments for the long-term use of ketogenic diets

Joshua Goldenberg, ND

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Nutrition 160
A Review of the New Guidelines on Red Meat Consumption

1.0

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  • Discuss the Nutritional Aspect of effect size of red meat reduction
  • Discuss the importance of the GRADE evidence evaluation method.
  • Explain the Nutritional importance of the choice of the red meat reduction target
  • Summarize the multiple lines of evidence supporting the guideline recommendation.

Joshua Goldenberg, ND

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Nutrition 159
Innate Nutrition for the Practicing Chiropractor

8.0

$240.00 USD

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Hour 1: Evolutionary Biology Influence on Clinical Physiology

  • Discuss infection, evolution, immunity, inflammation, and fibrosis.
  • Compare short-term survival v. long-term chronicity.

 Hour 2: Summarize Inflammation in both Pain and Disease

  • Utilize Laboratory diagnosis of inflammation.
  • Provide Nutritional management for inflammation.

Hour 3: Justification of Sleep Hygiene

  • Explain the role for sleep and sleep’s influence on immunity, cognition, psychiatric conditions, hunger, fertility, blood sugar control, vascular health, and more.
  • Summarize the influence of sleep on brain neurochemistry.

Hour 4: Define the Recently Discovered Glymphatic System

  • Discuss the glymphatic system and how to optimize its influence on health.
  • Emphasize the importance of the glymphatic system in relation to neurodegenerative diseases.

Hour 5: Point out the Role of Vitamins for Chronic Disease Prevention

  • Emphasize the importance of B vitamins to lower homocysteine.
  • Point out the relationship between elevated homocysteine and vascular injury risks.
  • Justify why people need between 5-8 different supplements and explain why.

Hour 6: Analyze the Science of a Healthy Diet

  • Justify high vegetable, low lectin, low glycemic dietary habits, and their influence on physiology.
  • Summarize problems with refined carbohydrates, monosodium glutamate, aspartame, and chemical toxins.
  • Explain the drivers and consequences of a leaky gut.
  • Demonstrate glycation and its consequences.
  • Explore the benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Hour 7: Appraise Chiropractic Clinical Practice and Pain Management

  • Integrate the Gate Theory of Pain and the Chiropractic Adjustment
  • Quantify the Opioids Epidemic and the Positive Influence of Chiropractic
  • Diagram the importance of the omega-6 / omega-3 ratio
  • Caution Against the Ingestion of Excitotoxins

Hour 8: Detail the Benefits of Exercise

  • Emphasize the Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training.
  • Introduce the Harmful Effects of Fructose on Energy Production

Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO

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Nutrition 158
Common Herbal and Prescription Drug Interactions

3.0

$60.00 USD

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  • Quantify the prevalence rates of patients using opioids and herbal products
  • Demonstrate the significance to the chiropractor of interactions between different herbs and common prescription drugs
  • Discuss the at risk populations for interactions including the pregnant, and elderly populations
  • Record and list the most common interactions of common food and herbal products
  • Record and list the effects of the common interactions of common heart medication and herbal products
  • Demonstrate evidence that supports the use of health care providers assessing patients for these interactions.
  • Discuss the role of the chiropractor in the role of identifying these interactions.
  • Illustrate several books, and smart phone based electronic applications to make the process of identification easier for a chiropractor and patient.
  • Evaluate common case scenarios

Jennifer Illes, DC

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Nutrition 157 - 158
6.0

$120.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed in Nutrition 157 and 158

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Nutrition 157
Flavanoids

3.0

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  • Recall various foods with high amounts of Flavonoids and briefly relate their impact health
  • Indicate the basic chemical structural similarities and differences of Flavonoids
  • Relate potential benefits of combining Flavonoids, and ways of improving their bioavailability and efficacy
  • Explain why some Flavonoids may be effective according to their chemical structure, specifically in a study for neuroprotection
  • Discuss Flavonoid use and neuromuscular treatment considerations
  • Integrate knowledge of Flavonoids and biochemical pathways to prescribe individualized nutrition treatments to your patients and appreciate the potential for overprescribing too many competing herbs
  • Examine and demonstrate how and why Green Tea extract may play an inclusive role in health

Grant Shapiro, DC

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Nutrition 156
Nutrition and Heart Disease

1.0

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  • Review the risk factors and mechanisms of heart disease.
  • Identify the parts of a proper diet to prevent heart disease.
  • Evaluate various supplements that are beneficial in prevention and treatment of heart disease.

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 155
Nutrition and Arthritis

1.0

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  • Identify the etiology and pathology of arthritis.
  • Outline a diet that is helpful in the treatment of arthritis.
  • Apply specific supplements to an arthritic condition.

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 154

Nutrition and the Muscular System


1.0

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  • Analyze the relationship between tendonitis/bursitis and nutrition
  • Identify the nutritional treatment of muscle cramps/leg cramps and soreness
  • Discuss nutrition treatment for Muscular dystrophy
  • Determine an appropriate nutrition treatment for Fibromyalgia

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 153

Nutrition and the GenitoUrinary System


1.0

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  • Understand the relationship between BPH and nutrition/supplements
  • Develop a nutrition treatment program for UTI's
  • Design a nutrition therapy program for kidney stones and gallstones
  • Explore the relationship between diet and hyperestrogenism and its related diseases such as PMS and FBD
  • Outline a nutrition treatment program for menopause

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 149

Clinical Nutrition - 10 Common Pathologies Patients Present With


3.0

$60.00 USD

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  • Identify sources and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, alcohol, vitamins, minerals, and water in the human body.
  • Demonstrate the importance of a balanced diet and use tools that can be utilized to evaluate the nutritional adequacy of a diet (RDA, Dietary Guidelines, MyPlate, etc.).
  • Identify the relationship between diet and chronic diseases/illnesses (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, hypertension, osteoporosis, etc.) and what modifications can be made in the diet to reduce the risk for these diseases/illnesses.
  • Recall current nutritional recommendations for healthy eating habits (American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, etc.).
  • Utilize nutrition terminology and related terminology appropriately.
  • Demonstrate lifelong healthful eating habits by differentiating between beneficial and non-beneficial dietary practices.
  • Develop nutritional scripts for 10 of the most common adult pathologies that can be potentially palliative or reverses through dietary changes.

Jennifer Illes, DC

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Nutrition 148 - 154
6.0

$120.00 USD

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  • This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Nutrition 148 through 154

Course Group includes all Nutrition courses numbered 148 thru 154

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Nutrition 148

Sugar Imbalances: Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia


1.0

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  • Review the clinical presentation of Diabetes
  • Examine the role of nutrition and diet in Diabetes
  • Design an appropriate supplement protocol for the diabetic patient
  • Develop nutritional guidelines for hypoglycemia

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 147 - 157
12.0

$216.00 USD

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Nutrition 147

Basic Nutrition Assessment


1.0

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  • Recognize key nutrition risk factors related to chronic disease
  • Collect anthropometric measurements 
  • Integrate symptom based questionnaires into nutrition assessment
  • Demonstrate a nutrition-focused physical exam
  • Perform and Interpret uses of body composition testing
  • Interpret basic lab markers relative to nutritional status

Kristen Halland, DC, DABCA

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Nutrition 146

Basic Clinical Concepts of Nutrition Therapy


1.0

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  • Investigate the importance of nutrient deficiencies
  • Review the role of essential nutrients in human health
  • Analyze the interaction between nutrients and various illnesses
  • Ascertain the role herbs have in health and disease
  • Understand drug and nutrient interactions

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 145 - 146
4.0

$80.00 USD

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Hour 1 - 3

  • Discuss the role of diet in causing and preventing various diseases, particularly chronic diseases.
  • Describe methods used to assess nutrition status.
  • Explain how dietary recommendations are formulated.
  • Incorporate nutritional information into clinical practice and advise patients about eating for optimum health as well as using dietary change as a therapeutic intervention
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of nutritional recommendations for specific health conditions through an analysis of the existing scientific and clinical evidence

Hour 4

  • Investigate the importance of nutrient deficiencies
  • Review the role of essential nutrients in human health
  • Analyze the interaction between nutrients and various illnesses
  • Ascertain the role herbs have in health and disease
  • Understand drug and nutrient interactions

Course Group includes all Nutrition Courses numbered 145 thru 146

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Nutrition 145

Nutritional Health for Chronic Diseases


3.0

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  • Discuss the role of diet in causing and preventing various diseases, particularly chronic diseases.
  • Describe methods used to assess nutrition status.
  • Explain how dietary recommendations are formulated.
  • Incorporate nutritional information into clinical practice and advise patients about eating for optimum health as well as using dietary change as a therapeutic intervention
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of nutritional recommendations for specific health conditions through an analysis of the existing scientific and clinical evidence

Jennifer Illes, DC

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Nutrition 144

Clinical Considerations to Measure and Enhance the Aging Process: Telomeres, Inflamm-aging, and Natural Strategies


1.0

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  • Understand current theories, physiology, and statistics associated with aging
  • Identify predisposing lifestyle factors that can cause poor or early aging
  • Utilize the gold standard biomarker to assess aging (in addition to other related options)
  • Assess which natural anti-aging strategies may be effective for your patients
  • Apply new ideas and strategies in contemporary anti-aging science

Kristen Halland, DC, DABCA

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Nutrition 143 - 149
12.0

$240.00 USD

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Nutrition 143

IBS/SIBO


2.0

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  • Appraise the reviewed research studies for salient elements of bias.
  • Describe the sensitivity and specificity of common food sensitivity tests.
  • Identify the effect of common natural interventions for IBS.
  • Compare results of the low FODMAP diet to conventional dietary approach for IBS.
  • Differentiate between clinical and statistical significance in natural medicine interventions for IBS
  • Grade the magnitude of effect size for natural medicine interventions.
  • Interpret the effect size of an intervention as it relates to the numbers needed to treat for benefit.
  • Identify the risk of bias level for studies included in a systematic review on yoga for IBS.

Joshua Goldenberg, ND

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Nutrition 141

Nutrition and Fitness Assessment, Body Fat, BMI and Fitness Tests


1.0

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  • Differentiate various nutrition assessment techniques.
  • Determine which body fat/composition technique is most appropriate for the individual.
  • Calculate essential measurements for weight loss patients.

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 140

Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 2


1.0

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  • Review nutritional supplements useful for weight loss.
  • Discuss the research for conjugated linoleic acid for weight loss.
  • Outline the associations between thyroid function and weight loss.
  • Summarize dietary supplements that increase thermogenesis.

  • NOTE: Recommend but not required to first take Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 1, Nutrition 129

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Nutrition 139

Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, Bioenergetics, Fat/Carb/Protein Metabolism and Meal Timing - Part 3


3.0

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  • Identify various energy systems of the body and how they relate to exercise and sport
  • Theorize which energy system is used for a specific sport event/activity
  • Summarize the physiology of fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism and utilization in exercise and sport
  • Understand the relationship between the energy systems and various exercise parameters
  • Create a diet protocol for the athlete prior to their sport or exercise activity
  • Determine and understand the timing of meals in exercise and sport
  • Outline a useful program for a person to maximize carbohydrate stores
  • Theorize how glycemic index can affect exercise and sport activity
  • Ascertain differences between food variables and how they affect exercise and sport performance

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 138

Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, Carnitine, Glutamine, DHEA, Caffeine and Ribose - Part 2


3.0

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  • Identify which supplements are commonly used in exercise and sport
  • Ascertain the rationale of using specific individual sport supplements
  • Differentiate between fact and fiction of the supplement in relation to sport and exercise
  • Determine the practical use in sport for individual supplements
  • Determine the benefits of individual ergogenic supplements
  • Examine the risks associated with individual supplements
  • Investigate the value of specific supplements via studies
  • Define contraindications and interactions with the supplement
  • Recommend the correct dose of the supplement for sport and exercise

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 137

Vitamin D


2.0

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  • Recognize health conditions that will benefit from optimal Vitamin D measurement
  • Assess Vitamin D blood work results
  • Diagnose Vitamin D deficiency
  • Support nutritional supplementation dose recommendations in your office
  • Interpret major research outcomes on several conditions common to a private health practice
  • Analyze further conditions and clinical applications by utilizing resources provided
  • Integrate new information into your patients education

Kristen Halland, DC, DABCA

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Nutrition 136

Nutrition and the Gastrointestinal System, IBS, Constipation, IBD


3.0

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  • Summarize the bowel protective mechanisms and their role in health and disease
  • Outline a treatment strategy for imbalanced gut flora/leaky gut
  • Identify common food allergies and determine appropriate nutritional therapy
  • Examine the role of fiber in gastrointestinal health
  • Create a treatment plan for common GI complaints of constipation and diarrhea
  • Determine appropriate nutritional treatments for ulcers
  • Theorize how diet can affect Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Understand how to successfully use nutrition to treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders
  • Comprehend a rationale treatment protocol for Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Determine correct doses of supplements used for various gastrointestinal disorders
  • Ascertain the safety and risks associated with commonly prescribed gastrointestinal supplements

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 134

Supplements for Exercise and Sport, Vitamins, Minerals, Fluids, Sport Drinks and Antioxidants - Part 1


3.0

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  • Identify which supplements are commonly used in exercise and sport
  • Determine the benefits and risks of individual ergogenic aids
  • Discuss the role that individual vitamins have in exercise and sport
  • Examine the role that individual minerals have in exercise and sport
  • Investigate the value of sport drinks
  • Ascertain when fluids are most beneficial in sport
  • Apply how exercise effects the immune system
  • Review the positive and negative effects of exercise
  • Identify the role of antioxidants in sport and exercise

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 133

When to Begin a Gluten Free Diet


1.0

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  • Defend the implementation of a gluten free diet in celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitive patients based on sound evidence from current literature
  • Document reasons why a first-degree relative of a known celiac should be gluten-free
  • Summarize the current rate of celiac diagnosis in the US
  • Contrast the expected findings of a celiac patient and non-celiac gluten intolerant patient
  • Recognize that neurological signs can result from gluten intolerance

Dan Schlenger, DC

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Nutrition 132

Celiac Disease Mechanisms and Related Topics


1.0

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  • Describe the historical context of celiac understanding
  • Document reasons why celiac disease is nearly always misdiagnosed
  • Present valid arguments from cited literature how celiac disease is an autoimmune condition
  • Defend recent scientific advances for the leaky gut syndrome
  • Discuss reasons why celiac disease is a global concern, not just an American issue.

Dan Schlenger, DC

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Nutrition 131

Gluten Sensitivity


3.0

$60.00 USD

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  • Generate a list of disorders associated with gluten sensitivity
  • Describe to patients where gluten is likely to be found and which foods are generally safe for a gluten sensitive patient
  • Interpret journal articles or general publication articles in the light of the history of gluten sensitivity diagnosis
  • Critique articles and authors who claim that celiac disease is the only proven form of gluten reaction
  • Detect and differentiate chronic gluten reactions in patients from other causes of inflammation and disease

Dan Schlenger, DC

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Nutrition 129

Nutritional Support for Obesity and Weight Loss - Part 1


1.0

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  • Define obesity, including its symptoms, epidemiology and effects on health and wellness.
  • Review conventional treatments for obesity
  • Discuss popular diets for obesity and weight loss, and the macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fats
  • Review nutritional support strategies for weight loss.

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Nutrition 128

Nutritional Support for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome


1.0

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  • Define the criteria for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Outline the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Summarize the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and the endocrine system
  • Discuss natural therapies that may be helpful for CFS patients
  • Describe the relationship between neurotransmitters and chronic fatigue syndrome

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Nutrition 125

Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions


1.0

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  • Discuss the interactions between nutritional supplements and diuretics, statins and anticoagulant drugs
  • Discuss the interactions between nutritional supplements and antidepressants, antidiabetic medications, and antibiotics
  • Discuss the interactions between drugs and the B vitamins, fat soluble vitamins
  • Discuss the interactions between drugs and vitamin C, folic acid, PABA, progesterone, tyrosine, phenylalanine, and therapeutic oils

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Nutrition 124
Nutritional Support for Cognitive Enhancement and Mental Decline

3.0

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  • Review Age-Associated Mental Decline, including its symptoms, causes and innovative drug therapies
  • Discuss and define nutritional support strategies for Age-Associated Mental Decline, including vitamins, hormones and antioxidants
  • Outline innovative drug strategies for cognitive enhancement
  • Apply nutritional support strategies for cognitive enhancement

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Nutrition 123

Nutritional Support for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)


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  • Define the common signs and symptoms leading to the diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Utilize conventional and alternative lab test for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Learn about the conventional treatment options for ALS, including drug therapies and new drug research
  • Utilize nutritional support strategies for ALS, including diet, and nutritional supplements
  • Coordinate care with the Medical Profession for innovative drug strategies for ALS

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Nutrition 122

Nutritional Support for Alzheimer's Disease


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  • Discuss the causes and genetics of Alzheimer's Disease
  • Review the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, including symptoms, incidence, course, and risk factors
  • Understand conventional lab tests for Alzheimer's Disease
  • Review the conventional treatment options for Alzheimer's disease, including drug therapies
  • Understand new drug research and innovative drug strategies for Alzheimer's disease
  • Utilize nutritional strategies for Alzheimer's disease, including vitamin, mineral and herbal therapies
  • Discuss and define drug-vitamin-herb interactions for nutritional supplements recommended for Alzheimer's disease

Ron Steriti, ND, PhD

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Nutrition 121

Nutrition and Exercise, Muscle Physiology, Training Methods, Weight Training


2.0

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  • Understand how muscle contraction occurs
  • Review practical muscle physiology
  • Determine how the body responds to exercise
  • Discuss the role of hormones in regards to muscle
  • Identify the components of proper assessment for physical fitness
  • Review the main components of a weight training exercise program
  • Identify various exercise training methods
  • Discuss the practical aspects of body composition
  • Review basic nutrition and how it relates to sport and exercise
  • Determine the energy needs and energy balance of the athlete

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 119

Natural Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Agents


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  • Identify how free radicals are formed and what parts of the body are affected.
  • Determine the relationship between antioxidants and cardiovascular disease and cancer
  • Discuss the role that vitamins, amino acids and herbs have in pain control.
  • Examine inflammation and the pro-inflammatory state.
  • Construct an anti-inflammatory diet
  • Determine which vitamins, minerals and herbs are useful as natural anti-inflammatories.
  • Identify the role of Proteolytic enzymes and inflammation and review sources of fatty acids.

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 118

Co Q10: Functions, Use in Performance, Parkinson Disease and Migraines


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  • Identify some of the functions of Co Q10
  • Use Co Q10 for as appropriate as a supplement
  • List the issues of performance changes with Co Q10
  • Discuss the reasons for, and application of, Co Q10 for patients with Parkinson Disease and migraines

Dean Smith, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 117

Drug, Herb and Nutrient Interactions and Toxicity


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  • Identify common drug and nutrient interactions
  • Identify herbal interactions
  • Identify nutrient and nutrient interactions
  • Recognize different toxicity levels for various nutrients
  • To formulate treatment recommendations based a patient's medication intake.

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 112

Obesity - Calculations, Body Composition, Diet, and Exercise


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  • Identify the link between obesity and disease
  • Understand body composition and assessment methods
  • Design a practical weight loss diet program
  • Perform obesity related calculations quick and easily in the office
  • Recognize the role of exercise and other lifestyle factors that can influence obesity.

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 111

Childhood Nutrition - Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, Growth and Obesity


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  • Understand proper growth rates and weight gain in early childhood
  • Identify specific minerals involved in childhood nutrition
  • Explain the stages of obesity development in childhood
  • Review the importance and problems associated with childhood obesity
  • Evaluate the role of fiber in childhood

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 110

Female Nutrition - Osteoporosis, Pregnancy and Lactation


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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of calcium and other minerals in osteoporosis
  • Design a treatment protocol for the osteoporotic patient
  • Create nutritional guidelines for the pregnant female
  • Identify changes in vitamin and mineral requirements in pregnancy
  • Review the nutritional changes that occur with lactation

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 109

Nutrition and the Elderly


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  • Identify changes in vitamin needs and status that occurs with aging and in the elderly
  • List changes in mineral needs and status that occurs with aging and in the elderly
  • Demonstrate an understanding of protein, fiber and water needs of the elderly
  • Identify important antioxidants in the elderly and the interactions that exist between them
  • Create a list of nutritional deficiencies and how they can lead to disease and illness in the elderly

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 108

Herbal Therapies III


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  • Discuss the mechanism and effects of Feverfew, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Gugulipid, Gymnena Sylvestre, Horse Chestnut, Lemon Balm, Licorice, Milk Thistle, Nettle, Passionflower, Psyllium, Pygeum, Senna, Shiitake, St. Johns Wort, Saw Palmetto, Tea Tree Oil, Tumeric, Valerian Root, and White Willow

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 107

Herbal Therapies II


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  • Identify the conditions treated with specific herbs
  • List the effects, indications and dosages for Boswellia, Burdock Root, Bromelain, Calendula, Cascara sagrada, Cayenne, CBD (cannabis), Chamomile, Echinacea

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 106

Herbal Therapies I


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  • Discuss the basics of herbal medicine
  • Identify the conditions treated with herbs
  • List the effects, indications and dosages for T Bilberry and Black Cohosh

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 105

Nutritional Treatment for Hypertension, Peripheral Vascular Disease and Other CV Conditions


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  • Discuss various diet and lifestyle factors involving hypertension
  • Recognize the relationship between various minerals and hypertension
  • Distinguish the nutritional aspects of various related cardiovascular conditions
  • Identify the relationship between various herbs and peripheral vascular diseases

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 104

Nutritional Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease


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  • Identify risk factors of cardiovascular disease
  • Construct a list of appropriate food and food groups associated with cardiovascular disease prevention
  • Evaluate various supplements that are beneficial in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
  • Differentiate various diets in regard to cardiovascular disease

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 103

Antioxidants, Vitamin E, Silymarin, Magnesium and Whole Grains


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  • Review aspects of antioxidants and free radicals
  • Discuss how silymarin can improve an alcohol-damaged liver
  • Describe the connection/mechanism between atherosclerosis and vitamin E
  • Identify research evidence between whole grains and disease
  • Delineate the relationship of magnesium and hypertension

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 102

Blood Lipids, Probiotics and the Effects of Bromelain and Tea Tree Oil


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  • Distinguish how orange juice can improve blood lipid profiles
  • Discuss dietary aspects for the vegetarian athlete
  • Identify the relationship between bromelain and acute inflammation
  • Develop the anti-septic activity of tea tree oil
  • Describe Probiotics

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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Nutrition 101
Resistance Exercise and Lipoprotein, and the Effects of Boswelia and Green Tea

1.0

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  • Identify the correlation of resistance exercise and lipoprotein Patterns
  • Discuss the effect of boswelia on arthritis
  • Review the effect of green tea on weight loss
  • Establish the relationship of exercise and water replacement
  • Identify the relationship of red wine and the cardiovascular system

Gary Italia, DC, PhD

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