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Our Educational Page features continuing educational opportunities for professionals in functional medicine. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a clinician new to functional medicine, industry experts can play an important role in furthering our education. The industry sponsors featured on this page are companies that have been carefully vetted for quality. As always, reach out to us with any questions or listings you would like to see here.

Gut health is central to the health of all body systems. To name a few examples, your gut health affects your immune system, your mental health, your energy levels, and your hormones. This is because the bacteria and yeast species living in your gut are breaking down foods in your diet and converting them into nutrients and chemicals that can bring benefits or harm to your body. A healthy microbiome living in your gut means you have maximized the bacterial species that bring you benefits, and minimized the species that cause harm. The estrobolome is just one subsection of bacterial species within your microbiome. A healthy estrobolome mediates the reabsorption of estrogen from the gut ensuring hormone balance.

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As humans, many of our nutritional needs are the same, regardless of gender or biological sex. However, there are some unique needs of the biologically male and female systems. Some are due to size and structure, but mostly due to differences in hormones. This means that when a person prepares for transition through gender-affirming hormone treatment, their nutritional needs will transition too. If they also undergo gender-affirming surgery, there are additional nutritional concerns to address for a healthy and speedy surgical recovery.

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The Safe, Non-Hormonal Menopause Symptom Relief that Women Want.

Powered by S-equol, a targeted isoflavone metabolite, Equelle provides clinically studied multi-symptom menopause relief. Equelle is associated with a reduction in hot flashes and vaginal irritation. It is also associated with an improvement in muscle aches and discomfort, as well as sleep quality and duration. It also alleviates mood swings. Equelle is backed by decades of research that you and your patients can trust.

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Expansion of Visceral Adiposity: the Gut and Cardiometabolic Syndrome

Doctor’s Data VP of Scientific Support David Quig, PhD discusses adipose tissue with a focus on visceral adiposity, the central role of the GI microbiota and inflammatory dysbiosis, as well as cardiometabolic risk assessment and interventions in this informative 30 minute webinar.

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Download the Free GI-MAP™ Interpretive Guide

The GI-MAP™ from Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory is the most comprehensive functional medicine gut health test available. For patients with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, you can now order the Gluten Peptide Add-On test, which quantitatively measures the gliadin 33-mer peptide found in stool—so you can uncover if patients have recently been exposed to hidden sources of gluten. Download the updated GI-MAP Interpretive Guide, which includes pattern recognition handouts and more to aid your clinical decision-making process.

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Seamlessly Explain Rupa to Your Patients

Already a Rupa user? You can use these tools to help share Rupa Health to your practice – helping you reach more patience and help streamline your business. For additional questions and information, email: support@rupahealth.com

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The GI360™ Profile: Extensive Assessment of the GI Microbiome

Introducing the GI360™ Profile: an innovative, comprehensive and clinically-applicable stool profile, utilizing multiplex PCR molecular technology coupled with growth-based culture and ID by MALDI-TOF, sensitive biochemical assays and microscopy to detect and assess the status of pathogens, viruses, parasites and bacteria that may be contributing to acute or chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and disease. Visit GI360.com to gain access to educational webinars, resource guides, posters and abstracts, publications, and more.

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The Hormone and Urinary Metabolites Assessment Profile (HuMapTM)

This advanced profile provides a comprehensive overview of steroid hormones, their metabolites, and the efficiency of the enzymes that metabolize these hormones. Testing urinary hormone metabolites can contribute to further understanding of endogenous hormone secretion, supplemental hormone utilization, enzyme activity, oxidative stress, and insight into how your body metabolizes hormones. Watch this 30 minute webinar to learn more about the HuMap!

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