The Matrix Revisited: The Importance of the Extracellular Matrix in the Everyday Life of Our Patients Presented by Christopher J Bump, DC The extracellular matrix (ECM) is the noncellular component present within all tissues and organs, and provides not only essential physical scaffolding for the cellular constituents but also initiates crucial biochemical and biomechanical cues […]

Understanding the Microbiome and Implications for Developmental Disorders  Mark Lyte, PhD In this podcast, Dr Mark Lyte discusses clinical insights about how neurochemicals from microbes found in the gut may provide a bi-directional communication channel with the brain to exert influence over many of our metabolic systems. Widely recognized as a global authority on microbial endocrinology, […]

Dietary Effects of the Microbiome: Lars Bode, PhD presented at the 2015 Nutrition Pro Symposium  In this presentation Lars Bode, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California San Diego, covers how microbiome develops in the early stages of an infants feeding. He points out how human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) differ from infant formula oligosaccharides and […]

This presentation by Dr. Osama Hamdy of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA discusses the myth and the facts of protein intake. In general, for diabetic patients with normal renal function, protein should make up 15-20% of total energy intake and high protein diets are generally not recommended for diabetes patients. Dr. Hamdy also […]

Listen and follow along, to Fergus Shanahan, MD, as he presents an overview of the human microbiome at ASPEN 2015 In this video, Dr. Fergus Shanahan presents “An Overview of the Human Microbiome.” Originally delivered at ASPEN in 2015, this presentation provides a glimpse of success stories in the past with microbiome, as well as […]

In this podcast Dr Tom Bilella discusses how to leverage time to ensure efficient work flow within the clinic setting. A well trained team allows for a highly functioning environment that will always keep you a step ahead. Dr. Bilella notes the importance of a short follow-up phone call with a client which will save […]

A Functional Medicine Approach to Patient Care and Management: Hypertension Case study discussion by Kara Fitzgerald, ND of Sandy Hook Clinic  One out three US adults have hyptension and elevated blood pressure is the number one attributable risk factor for death throughout the world. However, fewer than half of patients who are diagnosed with hypertension […]

Clinical Nutrition Series: Male Sexual Health Module Subject Matter Leads: Dr. Geo Espinosa and Dr. Ralph Esposito In this webinar Dr Geo Espinosa and Dr Ralph Esposito review the various lifestyle factors that contribute to less than optimal male hormonal functions. Male sexual health requires an intricate balance between multiple organ systems. Dr Geo and Dr Ralph cover […]

Clinical Applications of Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators: Christopher J Bump, DC Dr Christopher Bump covers real world experiences supplementing with Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs) and reviews typical everyday patients he has treated with SPMs and the positive results each individual has experienced from insomnia to periodontal pain. Listen to the podcast below View the slides

In this podcast, John Troup, PhD and Mark Kaye, DC review the different fish oils, omega -3 oil options and which forms are most useful in targeting, and managing, various health conditions. As Drs. Troup and Kaye explain, there is a lack of sufficient omega-3 intake in the American diet which has led many to supplement their […]