The Microbiome and Gut-Brain Axis in Systemic Health
The course is divided into three modules, each focusing on different aspects of the microbiome and its influence on human health.
Module One: Microbiome Overview
This module explores the microbiome’s significance in human health, showcasing recent research developments that shed light on how it impacts health and disease. It delves into the effects of aging and various factors influencing microbiome stability, diversity, and dysbiosis. Additionally, it introduces insights for fostering a healthy microbiome through lifestyle modifications, dietary choices, and the strategic use of probiotics for patient care.
Module Two: Gut-Brain Axis and Its Influence on Well-Being
This module delves into the bidirectional communication between the gut and brain, known as the gut-brain axis, and its significant impact on overall well-being. The lesson covers the underlying mechanisms of gut-brain communications via the vagus nerve and other signaling pathways. The module will also discuss the relationships between the microbiome, stress, and depression, providing insight into dietary and lifestyle approaches to address these conditions effectively.
Module Three: Microbiome and Inflammation
This module explores the intricate relationship between microbiome health and inflammation and the underlying mechanisms that play a role. It introduces the concept of leaky gut syndrome, with a focus on the microbiome’s impact on epithelial inflammation. The module also delves into the connections among the microbiome, gut health, chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and cognitive decline. Insights are provided toward implementing a program of treatment for leaky gut in patients.
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
Get started today!
License Renewal
While applications relating to credit hours for license renewal in selected states have been executed for these programs, it remains attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) or organizations from whom they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) or organization approves both venue and content as they relate to any seminar/course/lecture/webinar/online presentation (event). Neither a speaker’s or exhibitor’s presence at said event, nor product mention or display, shall in any way constitute NCHS endorsement. NCHS’s role is strictly limited to processing, submitting, and archiving program documents on behalf of course sponsors.
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.