The Mind-Gut Connection
Thursday, January 30, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Code:
326TL
Cost:
$130.00
Credits:
3
CE Hours
This course is a must-attend for anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of the gut on overall mental and physical health. Attendees will learn practical strategies to address intestinal permeability, optimize the microbiota, and harness the power of diet and nutritional supplements for enhanced well-being. Uncover the latest research linking gut health to mental well-being. Learn about "leaky gut" and its implications for health and disease. This highly informative course will teach you how the gut-microbiota-brain axis can influence mood, anxiety, and overall cognitive function. Attendees will discover strategies to strengthen the gut barrier function and increase the microbial diversity of the oral cavity and GI tract for optimal health.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Describe the physiological basis of the gut-brain axis and how the nervous system, gut microbiota, and central nervous system interact
- Examine the role of oral microbiota in systemic health and disease, including mental health
- Identify the specific roles and mechanisms through which gut microbiota influence mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders
- List strategies for strengthening the gut barrier and increasing microbial diversity
- Analyze the evidence of the benefits and risks of dietary supplements commonly used for gut and mental health
- Utilize mind-body approaches that have been shown to benefit both gut and mental health
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