Provider Webinars

Hormone Testing Options Compared: Saliva, Serum, Urine
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 1.6.2021

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Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the pros and cons of testing hormones in various mediums: serum, urine and saliva
2. Discuss free versus bound hormones and the challenges of testing to measure bioavailable molecules
3. Review basic steroid hormone physiology
4. When transdermal hormone usage is employed, discuss the best mediums for follow up testing

Adrenal Function and Dysfunction: Yes, we have a test for stress!
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 2.03.2021

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Learning Objectives:

1. Review adrenal anatomy, physiology and HPA axis regulation.
2. Discuss physiological adaptations that assist coping with the myriad of stressors in the modern environment.
3. Learn how excessive alcohol consumption affects cortisol levels.
4. Elucidate the various options for assessing HPA axis function.
5. Identify the phases of HPA axis dysfunction.
6. Gain mastery in optimizing HPA axis vitality and function.

Comprehensive Hormone Health for Women
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 3.04.2020

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Learning Objectives:

• Review the role of major hormones
• Gain state of the art testing and assessment strategies
• Obtain condition-based treatment protocols to include; PMS, Peri-Menopause, Post Menopause, Estrogen dominance and Androgen deficiency
• Bioidentical hormones
• Botanical medicines
• Nutritional interventions
• Lifestyle modifications
• Discover research and literature supporting use of natural hormone balancing therapies
• Summary, cases and clinical pearls

Belly Fat and Elevated Androgens in Women
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 04.01.2020

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Learning Objectives:

• Review insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and PCOS in women
• Obtain in-depth understanding of hormonal and metabolic pathways associated with elevated androgens in women
• Learn about adipose tissue and its role in hormonal imbalance
• Discover adrenal and ovarian pathology associated with PCOS, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance
• Obtain current testing and assessment strategies
• Learn successful treatment considerations to employ in practice immediately

Melatonin: An Introduction
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 05.01.2019

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Learning Objectives:

• Learn how and when the body secretes melatonin and primary functions
• Review the relationship between melatonin and cortisol
• Learn how melatonin is associated with more than just sleep/wake cycles (immune function, weight, etc.)
• Determine what may affect native melatonin secretion
• Obtain supplementation considerations

Neurotransmitter Primer
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 06.03.2020

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Learning Objectives:

• Introduction
• Review the anatomy and physiology of neurotransmitter (NT) secretion and function
• Examine the role of individual NTs and how imbalances present clinically
• Learn to incorporate NT evaluation and treatment in your hormone balancing practice
• Obtain treatment considerations for addressing neurotransmitter imbalances, without prescription medications

Comprehensive Hormone Health for Men
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 7.01.2020

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Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role of testosterone in men’s health
• Understand andropause and the health impacts of "Low T"
• Review the roles of estrogen and progesterone in men’s health
• Explore therapies to address hormonal changes in men
• Discuss risks and benefits of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)

Taking Action: Hormone Testing and Prescribing
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 8.05.2020

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Learning Objectives:

• Learn the historical basis for BHRT
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages to utilizing compounded hormones
• Become familiar with the history of compounded hormone and current regulations/quality control
• Easily determine dosing starting points and schedules as they pertain to estradiol, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and cortisol
• Become familiar with delivery options and the benefits and drawbacks as they pertain to each hormone
• Identify laboratory monitoring schedules
• Obtain clinical pearls from decades of BHRT prescribers’ expertise

Integrative Support for Patients Using Premarin and HRT
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 7.11.2018

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Learning Objectives:

• Review the three naturally occurring estrogens and the functions of each
• Explore the differences between premarin and bioidential estrogen
• Understand "estrogen dominance" and the importance of the Pg/E2 ratio
• Learn the functions of progesterone and its role in counterbalancing the effects of estrogen/premarin
• Review the nutrients, herbs and dietary choices that support healthy estrogen metabolism
• Understand the importance of a healthy gut for hormone balance

Achieve Hormone Balance
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 8.1.2018

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Learning Objectives:

• Learn the symptoms of hormone imbalance in the peri and postmenopausal years
• Learn ways to treat hormone imbalance without the use of hormone replacement therapy
• Understand the neurotransmitter connection to hormone imbalance
• Learn how hormone imbalance presents in males
• Review case studies of successful holistic hormone imbalance treatment

Beyond the Basics: Comprehensive Neurotransmitter Primer
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 10.7.2020

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Learning Objectives:

• Introduction
• Review the anatomy and physiology of neurotransmitter function
• Discover the role of neurotransmitters; what is known and what is yet to be understood
• Explore, via assessing metabolites, how enzyme function may be contributing to neurotransmitter imbalance and a patient’s symptom picture
• Learn to incorporate neurotransmitter evaluation into a busy practice
• Obtain treatment considerations for treating mild to moderate depression without prescription medications

Modern Approach to Weight Loss
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 10.3.2018

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Learning Objectives:

• Examine the obesity epidemic using the best available epidemiologic numbers
• Tackle myths regarding weight loss: fad diets, meal replacements, diet pills
• Discuss the contribution of hormone and neurotransmitter imbalance to behaviors that inhibit weight loss
• Obtain protocols to help your obese patients begin to conquer their obesity in a way that will empower them to keep off the weight for the long term

Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding with a focus on Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 11.7.2018

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Learning Objectives:

• Examine the typical and atypical causes of abnormal menstrual bleeding
• Discuss laboratory assessment
• Identify methods of conventional treatment, including estrogen/progestogens, OCPs, ablation, hysteroscopic resection, uterine artery ablation and hysterectomy.
• Compare natural treatment considerations and lifestyle recommendations for abnormal uterine bleeding, with the goal of determining the cause, controlling bleeding, preventing and treating anemia, and preventing additional complications
• Assess nutritional aspect included in treatment considerations, including soy, fish, seeds, iron and whole foods/anti-inflammatory diet

A Spoonful of Sugar - The Impact of Blood Sugar Imbalance on Adrenal and Hormone Health
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 9.2.2020

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Learning Objectives:

• Review the rise of sugar consumption globally and the associated health burdens
• Review the anatomy of brain chemistry vis a vis sugar cravings and dependence
• Examine the role that excess sugar plays int he glucose metabolism and insulin resistance
• Clearly define metabolic syndrome including its impact on sex hormones and the HPA axis
• Discuss laboratory testing to identify insulin resistance and hormone imbalance
• Consider dietary, nutritional and herbal treatments for blood sugar management

Advanced Neuroendocrine Primer: Considerations for achieving the best outcomes in your patients
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 11.4.2020

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Learning Objectives:

• Familiarize yourself with neurotransmitter imbalance symptoms.
• Discuss the importance of a total, comprehensive, integrative approach to patient care.
• Explore various obstacles to cure (blood sugar imbalance, stress, gluten sensitivity, dysbiosis, inflammation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, etc.) that will be different for each patient.
• Gain insight into neuroendocrine interactions (adrenal, hormonal and neurotransmitter) which can influence a patient’s symptom presentation.
• Consider the complexities of supplementation protocols for patients with numerous imbalances.

Neuroendocrine Testing and Patient Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Originally broadcasted as a part of Wellness Wednesdays on 12.2.2020

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Learning Objectives:

1. FAQs for salivary hormone testing and treatment of imbalances such as:
   • How do I interpret the CAR (cortisol awakening response)?
   • What’s the difference between the Estrogen Quotient and the Pg/E2 ratio?
   • The hormone test results are high; what's going on?
2. FAQs for urinary neurotransmitter testing and treatment of imbalances such as:
   • Does urinary NT testing measure brain levels?
   • Can I test my patient while they are using psychotropic medications?
   • How do I get support once I have the results?
3. FAQs regarding proper collection of saliva and urine samples such as:
   • My patient is perimenopausal and her cycles are very irregular – when should she collect/test?
   • What are dosage intervals and why are they so important?
   • How long should I wait before re-testing?