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May
RN Labs Free Webinar, Exploring the Importance of Hormones 2 pt series
FxMed free Webinar, Neurotransmitter Connection to Stress
Bio-Practica Seminar Vic, The Metabolome & Metabolic Flexibility
RN Labs Seminar, Mastering Metabolism, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA, NZ
Designs for Health Free Webinar, Understanding Epigenetics & Methylation
InterClinical Laboratories Seminar Series, Unraveling Chronic Conditions, VIC
Bioconcepts Free Webinar, Protein, Sleep & Muscle Health
June
MediHerb Webinar, Unveiling the Hidden Pathways
InterClinical Laboratories Seminar Series, Unraveling Chronic Conditions, NT
September
InterClinical Laboratories Seminar Series, Unraveling Chronic Conditions, Byron B.
October
Bio Concepts 2 Day Summit, Mastering Pathology
This intensive Face-to-face offers both new and experienced HTMA practitioners evidence-based, practical knowledge and the resources to provide bio-individualised therapy for improved outcomes, especially for patients with complex chronic conditions. HTMA provides deeper insight into patient stress, energy production, adrenal and thyroid efficiency, cognitive function, digestive dysfunction, mitochondrial health, inflammation, blood sugar management, and the effect of long-term therapeutics.
A full day of practical learning! An exciting day, all new lectures summarising recent research,
- The Challenge: Chronic Conditions, Multimorbidites & Long-Term Therapies
- The Science of HTMA in Patient Assessment
- Understanding Drivers of Chronic Conditions (A focus on 7 drivers)
- Conundrums in Nutraceutical Therapy
- Back in Clinic
- Q & A with the Panel
Dates & Venues:
Melbourne: Citadines on Bourke Melbourne – 5th May - 131-135 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Darwin: Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront – 16th June - 7 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800
Byron Bay: Byron Community Centre - 8th September - 69 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
Just Click Here For more information or to book
Part One - Tuesday 7th May, 9am AEST
In this exciting presentation, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton will shed light on the importance of male sex hormones and how they impact energy, sense of well-being, and overall vitality. Additionally she will cover how male hormones are affected by sleep patterns, lifestyle choices, stress management, and environment. Dr Smeaton will cover the impact of the daily choices made, as well as how genetics can strongly influence how hormones shape the ability to maintain health in all stages of life. Hormones are not a static process and it is important to understand how these dynamics influence our capacity to interact in all areas of our life, in all stages of our life. Dr Smeaton will be touching on different life stages and hormonefluctuations including puberty, mid-life, and andropause. Dr. Smeaton will also delve into the significant effect male hormones have on mood, motivation, and overall mental health, as well as the capacity to influence physical health including muscle mass, metabolism, and healthy libido. She will also review the most
recent up-to-date research supported options for testing, lifestyle, diet, and overall intervention for optimal healthy male hormones.
Learning Outcomes
- Outline the major hormones that impact male health and vitality.
- Utilise best options for testing male hormones and hormone evaluation.
- Understand optimal functional medicine approach for the best quality of life in all stages of life.
Part Two - Tuesday 14th May, 9am AEST
We are back to discuss to sex hormones and how they significantly impact females in this round of our education series. Dr. Smeaton will be explaining the importance of female hormones through life stages including puberty, fertility, perimenopause, and menopause, as there are major fluctuations in health at each stage of life. Female sex hormones influence and impact
metabolism, sleep, capacity to deal with stress and ability to conceive. Dr Smeaton will also cover how these hormones will imact the transition to menopause and how they can still have a major influence on quality of life in the postmenopausal stage. Though we rely on our bodies to make these hormones, the environment can also greatly impact how hormones function in the body. Dr Smeaton will also delve into how oestrogen and progesterone impact overall health including bone health, cardiovascular health, as well as other changes that occur with hormone fluctuations like changes in body odour, skin changes, sleep, and more. Dr. Smeaton will cover important interventions including lifestyle and supplements to help in supporting your patients in maintaining healthy female hormones.
Learning Outcomes
- Create intimate understanding of female sex hormones on growth, life experience, and overall quality of life.
- Understand the most research supported opportunities for sex hormone evaluation and why.
- Emerge with a broader understanding of functional medicine treatment options that show optimal results for improved quality of life.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the impacts on hormones and hormonal changes throughout life stages including puberty, fertility, perimenopause and menopause.
Session 2 of FxMeds Functional Testing - Lunch and Learn Webinar Series 2024:
The Neurotransmitter Connection to Stress - Case Studies and Clinical Applications
Case studies are always a great opportunity to solidify clinical applications. Responses to stress vary patient by patient. Insomnia, fatigue, anxiousness, depressive episodes, poor attention, increased pain, GI distress, and weight gain are some of the most common presentations to our offices. Looking for common threads is crucial to supporting patients on their road to health. The nervous system uses neurotransmitters all day, everyday, and stress places an increased demand on these neurotransmitter systems.
Join Dr Scott Theirl as he discusses why neurotransmitters, along with hormones such as cortisol, are key to understanding your patients stress responses and symptoms.
Key Takeaways:
- The basic concepts involved in neurotransmitter interpretation.
- An understanding of case analysis for personalised therapeutic recommendations.
Free, NZ-Practitioner only webinar, presented by Dr Scott Theirl, DC (Doctors Data), Thursday 9 May | | 12 – 1pm NZST
Introducing The New Bio-Practica Extemporaneous Compounding Range! Be there for the launch of the first products in the new extemporaneous compounding range. Understand the clinical research, insights and applications of these exciting and innovative ingredients, specifically targeting the metabolome and metabolic flexbility.
Presented by Prof Dr Jurgen Vormann and Paul Kern
- Discover the latest research and gain innovative prescribing skillsfor enhanced clinical results in metabolic health and disease prevention
- Explore novel clinical approaches towards targeting metabolic plasticity for improved overall health and longevity.
The metabolome, a comprehensive snapshot of all the small molecules present in an organism, wields a profound influence on health and disease. This dynamic network of metabolites encompasses a wide range of biochemical compounds which are influenced by the interplay of an individual’s genes and their environment, reflecting their metabolic status. - Metabolic flexibility, the ability to adapt and switch between different metabolic pathways, lies at the heart of this intricate system. When the metabolome is finely tuned and adaptable, it can maintain energy balance, support cellular functions, and safeguard overall well-being. Conversely, dysregulation in the metabolome can lead to a range of health issues, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and obesity. The metabolome offers crucial insights into the underlying mechanisms of these diseases, opening doors to personalised treatments and lifestyle interventions that leverage metabolic flexibility to promote optimal health and prevent disease.
What you will learn:
PART 1 - Innovative Therapeutics For The Ageing Metabolome – Paul Kern
Why the metabolome is central to disease prevention and health optimisation.
Exploration of novel therapeutics which support the metabolome and delay or reverse common
Which prescriptive diets are clinically proven to support the metabolome and which foods should be avoided.
PART 2 - The Critical Role of Minerals in Metabolic Flexibility – Prof. Vormann
How to enhance your patients’ health and metabolism by harnessing metabolic flexibility.
Why mineral deficiency is so detrimental to metabolic flexibility and health overall.
How age impairs the efficiency of these metabolic pathways and strategies to support our ageing patients.
PART 3 - Navigating Hormonal Influences on the Human Metabolome – Paul Kern
Explore the impact of various hormones on metabolic flexibility.
Gain insight into natural medicine strategies which promote hormonal detoxification for improved metabolism.
Identify instances where detoxification support may be required for improved metabolic flexibility
Date: Tuesday, May 14th.
Cost: $120 or Livestream Option $80, at 3.00pm Melb time. Learning Hub Members $60
Venue: at the Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne. Click here to register
Presenter: Warren Maginn, BHSc (Nutr. Med.) GradCert (Hum. Nutr.) Clinical Nutritionist and Educator specialising in Custom Nutritional Prescribing and Functional Lab Testing. Warren is passionate about taking a personalised approach to patient care, and supporting fellow healthcare practitioners, as well as the general public, to gain greater wellbeing, and more personal potential, through the principles of evidence-based Functional Nutrition.
- Which Mechanisms Matter Most? Exploring the key metabolic mechanisms that determine our health, function and life span.
- Metabolic Complications What goes wrong? (Adiposity, PCOS, CVD, Cognitive Decline, etc.)
- How Is Metabolic Health Assessed? Gaining metabolic insights from common clinical lab tests.
- Conventional Treatments Analysing the safety, efficacy and implications of conventional metabolic treatments.
- Developing Powerful Prescriptions Discover novel and effective natural strategies for supporting optimum metabolism and ageing.
What Will Be Covered?
An overview of the key processes that influence the aging of tissues and cells, contribute to balance of muscle and fat mass, determine the functional performance and capacity of both body and mind over time, and support healthy hormone balance and fertility.
Common clinical conditions relevant to this discussion:
- Chronic Fatigue
- Central Adiposity
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Diabetes
- PCOS & Reduced Fertility
- Immune / Inflammatory Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Accelerated Ageing
- Cognitive Decline and many more
A variety of natural treatment strategies now exist to help support optimum metabolic function and slow the rate of age- related degeneration. This discussion will seek to identify some of the most potent and exciting clinical compounds available only to health practitioners (to augment the existing diet and lifestyle advice commonly given in relation to these widespread health concerns), to help ensure a broad and diverse clinical tool kit that provides maximum efficacy and support.
Date: 21st May at 6.30pm, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, 6.00pm Adelaide, 4.30pm Perth and 8.30pm New Zealand. Duration 1 hour.
Cost $25, Prac Members: Access Included.
Unlock Epigenetics and Master Methylation for Better Patient Care
We invite you to attend our next educational webinar, where Naturopath Zelda Graham will take us on a deep dive into epigenetics and methylation. Learn how to implement the science of epigenetics in your clinical practice. Discover techniques for modifying gene expression to prevent and manage diseases like heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. Join us as Zelda Graham discusses the principles of how epigenetics impacts health and wellbeing and will guide you through advanced methods to support your patients to minimise or override their genetic predispositions.
Optimise Patient Outcomes: Mastering the MTHFR Mutation
Equip yourself with expert knowledge on the MTHFR gene mutation, a key player in detoxification and over 60 chronic health conditions. Zelda Graham explores actionable strategies to support your patients in managing their unique genetic profiles and improving their health outcomes.
Date 21st May at 7.00 - 8.00 AEST. Click here to Register
Free Webinar:
Presented by: Dr Dominique Condo, PhD and Accredited Sports Dietitian, is one of the most exciting and inspiring performance nutrition experts, passionate about providing people with the best nutrition and well-being information to perform in all aspects of business, life and sport. Her high energy and personable nature crossed with outstanding credentials, expertise and experience makes her an unforgettable speaker and nutrition leader. Dr Dom currently consults as the performance dietitian to the Richmond Football club, with seven years’ experience at the Geelong Cats Football Club and the WNBL Deakin Melbourne Boomers and appointment as Player Development Manager at Geelong Cats since the inaugural season in 2018.
What you can expect:
Turn protein recommendations and timing on its head in this Clinical Concepts Live with engaging sports dietitian Dr Dominique Condo as she explores the triad of muscle maintenance, bone health and sleep. Explore popular diets like the carnivore diet and the impact of protein intake, sleep and bone health on muscle health in both the general and athletic populations.
You'll learn:
- The importance of muscle maintenance and bone health in overall wellbeing.
- Advanced nutritional strategies designed to preserve muscle mass and promote muscle health.
- The significant impact of quality sleep on bone density and muscle function.
- The latest evidence-based practices to support optimal bone and muscle health.
- Practical insights to implement effective lifestyle changes for better muscle maintenance and bone health.
CPE: 1 Point
Date: 12pm (Brisbane Time), Wednesday 29 May. To watch LIVE and participate in the LIVE Q&A, practitioners may register from 1st May. Just Click Here
From puberty to menopause, the average reproductive lifespan for women is 36 years
During this time, it is estimated that a woman will experience over 400 ovulatory menstruations, a stark comparison to the estimated 40-160 that occurred in women during the nineteenth century. This dramatic shift has led to an increased lifetime exposure of oestrogen, as well as a greater susceptibility to reproductive disorders. Research continues to unveil a complex network of internal systems and interactions that impact female reproductive function and dysfunction. This network synergy requires consideration of how the pieces fit together as well as disturbances in every phase of the cycle to create an informed therapeutic approach.
In this two-part live stream, clinicians will present recent research and updated understanding of key presentations that are often challenging to unravel while discussing best practice naturopathic support.
By attending this seminar you will gain an understanding of:
• The hidden facets and the real drivers of clinical presentations that are commonly overlooked
• Evolutionary, whole-body approach to understanding endometriosis beyond hormones
• Case studies to showcase clinical presentations and understanding of key drivers, and effective wholistic management
Date: 16th June at 12.30 AEST
Cost: Practitioners $49, Students $29. Duration 3.5 hours
CPE Points: 3.4 contact learning hours.
The field of pathology is a treasure trove of clinical connections, holding the keys to understanding the driving factors behind disease states and the manifestations of signs and symptoms. However, a crucial question lingers: Are we fully leveraging the potential of the conventional blood tests that patients often already undergo? Embark with us on a transformative summit in Brisbane, as we proudly welcome you to our first educational conference in a decade, "Mastering Pathology: Connecting Patterns with Presentation". Our eminent lineup of internationally recognised speakers includes keynote presenter Dr Olivia Lesslar who will explore the concept of psychoneuroimmunology as a return to the ancient wisdom that understood the interconnectedness of body systems and the foundational tenets of health in disease prevention.
Also among the cast of distinguished speakers is leading Australian allergist Professor Pete Smith; internationally acclaimed naturopathic doctor Lara Briden; thyroid expert naturopath Tara Nelson; international nephrologist Dr Patana Teng-umnuay; cancer expert naturopath Dr Janet Schloss; diabetes focussed GP Dr Gary Deed; nutritional biochemist Dr Rhona Creegan; well respected integrative GP Dr Charlotte Middleton; naturopath and breathwork expert Mim Beim and well known naturopath and food as medicine advocate Janella Purcell.
Join this esteemed group for two days of insightful discussions, interactive sessions, and knowledge exchange, as we collectively strive to unlock the full potential of conventional pathology. Together, we will unravel the intricacies of disease patterns, decode clinical connections, and bridge the gap between test results and effective patient care.
Learning Insights:
- Unearth the intricacies of traditional pathology, unravelling the mysteries within crucial body systems. Dive into the world of cancer support, women's health, and immunity, the nuances of gut health, with a focus on the dynamic landscape of inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, and the complexity of thyroid markers.
- Discover the art of matching clinical signs and symptoms with blood markers, unlocking the hidden secrets behind patients' health challenges. Learn to seamlessly fuse conventional pathology testing with other cutting-edge investigations, navigating the possible connection to pinpoint the elusive root causes of patient presentations.
- Apply your newfound knowledge to live clinical cases, exploring treatment options that could change the course of patients' lives.
- Return to the fundamental principles of healing, where food is medicine and breathwork is an important clinical tool and patient prescription. Engage in fun, interactive practical demonstrations that you can immediately apply to clinical practice.
- This isn't just a learning experience; it's an expedition into the intricacies of pathology, where the mundane transforms into the extraordinary.
Dates: Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October. CPE: 11 points
Venue: The Westin, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane
Tickets: Super Early Bird tickets from 1 March. Click here for more information or to register
