Clear the Mind: Optimizing the Glymphatic System for Improved Brain Health
This FREE Accredited CE Course offers 1 CE credit. This course explores the significant role of central nervous system (CNS) circulation and the glymphatic system in maintaining brain health by clearing metabolic waste, supporting nutrient transport, and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. During this course, you will learn about the mechanics of CNS circulation, the connection of vascular health and neuroinflammation, and discover how various dietary and lifestyle factors influence glymphatic function.
Course highlights include:
- The Importance of Circulation in the Central Nervous System
- Introducing the Glymphatic System
- Causes and Effects of Neuroinflammation
- A Multi-Faceted Approach to Support Glymphatic Function
- Dietary and Lifestyle Changes to Support Glymphatic Health
“Clear the Mind: Optimizing the Glymphatic System for Improved Brain Health” offers clinicians an in-depth exploration of how circulation in the central nervous system—especially through the glymphatic system—plays a vital role in brain detoxification, nutrient delivery, and neurological resilience. This course explains the mechanisms of cerebrospinal fluid flow, the glymphatic system’s role in neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative conditions, and the function of astrocytes and AQP4 channels.
Learners will examine how factors like aging, sleep, vascular health, and lifestyle impact glymphatic efficiency and how dietary patterns—including the MIND diet, omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, and probiotics—support cognitive performance. The course also reviews novel strategies, such as photobiomodulation and acupuncture, offering a comprehensive, actionable framework for supporting brain health through clinical practice. Designed with evidence-based guidance, this training empowers practitioners to address glymphatic function with clarity and confidence.
Complete at your own pace
These courses are offered as self-paced, self-directed learning. Our learning platform keeps track of your progress should you need to complete a course over multiple sessions. After registering, you will receive a notification and link to the platform for access to an array of course offerings.
Your learning activity is monitored and reported, with the system keeping track of the total time you have a course open on your computer or mobile device. It can take up to a week for your courses to post to your CE transcript.
To receive credits you must:
- Engage with the course module open for a number of hours equivalent to the course credit hours (e.g. 3 hours for a 3 CE credit course)
- Achieve a 90% or greater on the Final Assessment
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CE Information
There are various course approvals for ND, DC, LAc, CNS, ACBN, BCHN, NTP, and California RN but please refer to this chart for information on specific approvals.
Disclaimer
The following states do not allow online CEUs: Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Wisconsin. At this time, online CEUs are not able to be processed for Florida.