Microbiome Influencers (Environmental)+ Influences (Hormones, Neurotransmitters, Cytokines, and Fluctuations) - (1.5 General CE Credit)

DESCRIPTION

This session will discuss all of the microbiome influencers (environmental
components) and how the microbiome itself influences so much more (i.e.
hormones, neurotransmitters, cytokines) through this balancing act.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

1. Discuss the role gut derived postbiotics play in communicating with the
   rest of the human organ systems including the neurologic and immune
   systems.
   

2. Outline bacterial derived neurotransmitters that interact with the human
   nervous system.

3. Evaluate the role the environmental toxins play in modulating the human
   microbiome. 

INSTRUCTOR

Heather Zwickey brings light and positivity to her role as the Director of Communication and Innovation at Thaena.  Heather earned a Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Zwickey went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship and teach at Yale University School of Medicine. 

Dr. Zwickey launched the Helfgott Research Institute and established the School of Graduate Studies at the National University of Natural Medicine. She currently co-leads an NIH funded clinical research training program focused on training the next generation of integrative medicine researchers. She speaks at conferences world-wide.

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL

1.5 General CE Credit - American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)