Practitioner Course

Endocrine Nutrition Support for the HPTAG Axis

Explore targeted nutritional strategies to support the HPTAG axis - hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal systems - for optimal endocrine health and balanced hormone function.
Format

Online Course
1 lesson

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

1.5 hours total

Presenter

Deanna Minich

About this course

Hormones are powerful messengers that significantly affect various aspects of human physiology and psychology, including appetite, stress responses, blood circulation, heart rate, reproduction, metabolism, circadian rhythms, and mood. There are certain life stages when we are particularly susceptible to hormonal fluctuations, such as puberty, the menstrual cycle, mid-life, and even during fetal development. Additionally, toxic chemicals can accumulate in our bodies, making it more challenging to maintain hormone health.

In this presentation, Dr. Deanna Minich, a functional nutritionist, provides an in-depth exploration of the seven major endocrine axes, their key hormones, and the clinical signs of imbalances. Drawing on recent scientific research, she links each endocrine system to nutrition strategies involving macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates/fiber, fats), micronutrients (vitamins, minerals), and phytonutrients (such as carotenoids and flavonoids).

The presentation discusses how certain foods, nutrients, and bioactive compounds can influence the synthesis, transport, activity, metabolism, and elimination of hormones. Specific topics include:

  • The gut-gynecological axis
  • The role of orange foods and carotenoids in ovarian health
  • Newly discovered phytoprogestins
  • How mineral deficiencies can affect endocrine function
  • The dangers of synthetic melatonin supplements
  • How nutrient levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle

Learn how to assess hormone imbalances and implement nutritional strategies to optimise hormone health across your patient’s lifespan.
What you receive:
  • Clear protocol explanations from some of the world's top practitioners
  • Clinical pearls for improved practice results
  • Access to your audio and video recordings via the App Store
  • A downloadable PDF of the presenter’s slides
  • Links to all referenced research papers and useful clinical handouts
  • Access to the community hub where you can get answers to your questions
  • A 30-day money back guarantee

From this course you will

  • Understand how the endocrine system interconnects with all other body systems and its importance to your patient's health
  • Define the components of the endocrine system and hormones produced
  • Learn the science on the foods, nutrients, and actives that can effectively modulate different aspects of the endocrine system
  • Understand the role of harmful environmental endocrine disruptors on hormone health and how to avoid them in everyday eating
  • Be able to determine how to apply specific foods and nutritional strategies for hormone balance in a personalised manner

What's in this course

Your Presenter

Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS

Dr. Deanna Minich is an internationally-known body-mind-spirit health expert, yoga practitioner, and author. Deanna received her PhD at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands where she focused on essential fatty acid absorption and metabolism, and from her Master’s Degree at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Nutritionist by the Washington State Department of Health, and a Registered Yoga teacher. Deanna is the author of four books on wellness and over fifteen scientific publications. She currently consults as Vice President of Education at the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in Seattle, WA, and is adjunct faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine and three universities.
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