The common advice to limit red meat for heart health is more complex than it seems, with its roots in the gut microbiome. This microbiome serves as a critical bridge between nutrition and cardiovascular health, where interactions between the host and microbiome influence the production of key metabolites such as trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), bile acids (BA), and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). Changes in the diversity and composition of the gut microbiome, along with these metabolites, are linked to cardiovascular and metabolic health. Microbial dysbiosis has been associated with the development and progression of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, hypertension, and heart failure. There is also evidence that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may precede heart attacks, and fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) can impact not just obesity, but also blood pressure and clotting risk. Recognizing coronary heart disease as a lifestyle-related condition with a strong nutritional component suggests that comprehensive stool analysis could be a valuable tool for assessing chronic dietary habits and leveraging food as medicine. Additionally, expanding the focus beyond traditional cholesterol markers like LDL and HDL to include oxidized LDL, small dense LDL, and non-HDL cholesterol, as well as metabolic indicators such as GlycoMark and fasting insulin, can provide a more holistic approach to cardiometabolic health.
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12:00 PM Pacific |
Autoimmune diseases are characterized by a significant sex dimorphism, with women showing increased susceptibility to disease. This is, at least in part, due to sex-dependent differences in the immune system that are influenced by the complex interplay between sex hormones and sex chromosomes, with contribution from sociological factors, diet and gut microbiota.
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11:00 AM Pacific |
As integrative practitioners, we understand that hormone prescribing is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The complexity of individualized medicine can be challenging, which is why a strong foundation in laboratory assessment and hormone knowledge is essential for ensuring your patients' success.
In this webinar, Dr. Ruth Hobson will delve into the intricacies of hormone prescribing, covering topics such as BHRT, dosage adjustments, and so much more.
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12:00 PM Pacific |
Your gut microbiome is a dense and complex assembly of organisms - both friendly and unfriendly. The benefits of eliminating dysbiosis and maintaining the right balance of gut bacteria include: improved digestion, cardiometabolic, immune and metabolism function, reduced inflammation, improved cognition and mood. With so many therapeutic diets in circulation, how can the patient's diet influence their overall condition within the context of their microbiome health?
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9:00 AM Pacific |