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Nutrition & Integrative Medicine for Cognitive Decline, Alzheimer's Disease & Diabetes

Program Information

Objectives

Employ integrative and functional medicine interventions for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
Evaluate the links between culture and Complementary and Alternative medicine (CAM)
Integrate ethnic identity, practices, physical & mental health into the ethical decision making process
Assess and reduce risk factors for diabetes, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s
Differentiate between mild, subjective cognitive impairment and AD
Evaluate the health risks for caregivers of individuals with diabetes and dementia and develop strategies for enhancing caregiver stress resilience
Investigate the science of circadian rhythm and its contribution to the development of diabetes and AD spectrum disorders
Develop methods to balance circadian rhythm
Interview and assess clients using the DSM5™ Cultural Formulation tool to enhance the treatment planning process across cultures
Investigate innovative approaches to diabetes diets and interventions among diverse groups including African Americans, Hispanic individuals, American Indian
Evaluate drug-nutrient-herbal interactions for clients in order to prevent side effects of polymedicine use
Categorize epigenetic and genetic (APOE) vulnerabilities for the development of heart disease, and their relation to diabetes type 3 (dementia) and develop lifestyle guidelines for prevention
Evaluate the scientific research that links diverse types of diet to the development of diabetes and related implications for treatment
Appraise the role of culinary medicine in addressing hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, neuropathies and cognitive health
Integrate evidence based herbal therapies into treatment protocols for those with diabetes type 2 and 3 diagnoses
Categorize the effect of specific micronutrients and macronutrients for blood glucose metabolism inflammation and cognitive function in clients
Appraise the evidence for the use of essential fatty acids for prevention and treatment of metabolic syndrome, diabetes and AD
Investigate current research on the side effects of diabetes and Alzheimer’s medications and the role of nutrition and herbal medicines
Formulate nutritional and integrative medicine approaches to reduce the use of pharmaceuticals interventions
Analyze current research on anaerobic, aerobic exercise and self-care methods to reduce insulin resistance, improve cardiac function and reduce pain in diabetes
Demonstrate breathing and simple chair yoga exercises designed specifically for diabetes type two and its sequelae
Utilize Manual therapies to improve glucose control, mood lability, edema, relaxation and pain management
Develop Hydrotherapeutic interventions for pain management and mood improvement for diabetic individuals
Employ strategies to enhance liver function and fat metabolism, with detoxification strategies at all stages of prevention and treatment
Effectively adapt intervention strategies for individuals with disabilities
Articulate methods to motivate change in patients and family members
Design integrative protocols to treat diabetes and most common comorbidities, AD and cognitive decline

Copyright : 02/02/2020

Create a Successful Telehealth Practice for Nutrition and Integrative Medicine

The time is now when clients need your help to achieve optimal health and wellness while addressing common mental health problems. Telehealth has quickly shifted from something that some of us use some of the time, to one of the primary ways we will practice for the foreseeable future.

This course will show you how to transition your practice from onsite to telehealth, and how to incorporate nutrition and integrative medicine with your clients.

Join Dr. Leslie Korn, renowned integrative medicine clinician and educator, as she shares her tips from her successful telehealth practice for 20+ years. She will guide you through how to create and maintain an effective telehealth practice.

The key clinical goals you’ll learn will be:

How to practice with individuals, families and groups via telehealth
Tips to grow, maintain and build rapport with clients
Multiple ways to overcome challenges to distance and technology
Specific self-care interventions for yourself and clients using nutrition and integrative approaches

You’ll leave with clear guidelines and interventions with new confidence and competency in navigating this new telehealth world! And as an extra bonus, this course includes some yummy recipes and exercises to share with clients or try yourself!

Program Information

Objectives

Develop the capacity to deliver telehealth with a focus on Nutrition and Integrative strategies.
Prepare how to convert, add or enhance existing practices to telehealth with a focus on mastering simple technology, tailored to your needs.
Design strategies for maintaining and growing a successful telehealth practice.
Utilize appropriate interventions for delivery while maintaining scope and safety in practice.