CPD on-demand | Men’s Health – An Undiagnosed Epidemic Men's Health - an Undiagnosed Epidemic Watch the trailer Overview This CPD course... is delivered: As an online on-demand video from a live course is for: Nutritional therapy practitioners, nutritionists, dieticians, naturopaths, other health care providers and final year nutrition students interested in applying functional medicine approaches to health and well-being (i.e. exploring how nutrients, other foods and lifestyle factors influence the function of the body and how to apply findings in a person–centred manner that recognises individuals’ unique differences) is with: Layla Gordon spans: 5 hours recording time provides: BANT CPD 5 hours, NNA CPD 5 hours Men’s Health – An Undiagnosed Epidemic, will take a deep-dive into the issues surrounding men’s health for both physical and mental aspects. It identifies how these are linked and why there is a disparity between men’s health, life expectancy and rates of mental health problems. This course begins by looking at WHO statistics for the main chronic diseases affecting men and the average outcomes such as life expectancy due to these issues. This course also looks at the mental, physical, hormonal and lifestyle factors at play when it comes to men’s health issues and what could be done to improve them, such as how is cardiovascular disease linked to socioeconomic status, and what role does testosterone play in the pathway to feelings of depression. In this modern day era of high stress, burnout, financial pressures, pandemic aspects impacting business and family, as well as illness and mental issues compounding men’s health, it’s important for practitioner to be able to see the issues that men are facing. How can we as healthcare providers support men from a fully holistic standpoint, understanding not only the burden of chronic disease on them, but also the interplay between their digestive health, hormonal health, dietary and lifestyle habits and access to healthcare, so that we can fully support them in our clinics. This course will cover the connections between men’s physical and mental health It will then break down each aspects of chronic health issue impacting men, such as heart disease, obesity, cancer and mental health and suicide. Finally, it will aim to offer solutions to practitioners to support them in gaining better overall health helping to pinpoint which are the areas of most concern, what links them and how we as Nutritional Therapy practitioners can better help males in our clinic. The course will also cover functional medicine testing such as GI360 stool testing with parasitology and DUTCH test for Chronic/Long COVID, alongside food sensitivity testing for gut-brain connection. It will also discuss Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) blood testing and weight loss strategies. Book What will I learn? By the end of the recording you will be able to: Be aware of the chronic conditions that are impacting the male population Understand the link between men’s physical, mental and digestive health Understand more about men’s hormones at every stage of life and how this can be supported Know how and where to go to access help and guidance for men’s healthcare needs Be able to better empathize with the male clients in your clinic to support them to better health What will be covered? Course details Session 1:(approx 1hr & 15 mins) Statistical Analysis Associated with Chronic Disease in Men’s Health ION introductions and housekeeping Global, European and UK Statistics on men’s health. Chronic diseases most prevalent in men and some of the interventions that are being taken to prevent them Case Study 1 CFS and long COVID client including GI360 with parasitology and DUTCH test Q and A Session 2:(approx 1 hr) What is The Connection Between Men’s Physical and Mental Health What is the Connection Between Men’s Physical and Mental Health Case Study 2 Stress/Gut Connection client including stool and food sensitivities test Q and A Session 3: (approx 1 hr & 15 mins) Explaining Men’s Hormonal Fluctuations Throughout Each Life Stage Men's Hormones, TRT and ways to improve hormone status at every stage of life Case Study 3 - TRT client including testing - full blood panel Q and A Session 4: (approx 1 hr & 15 mins) Specific Dietary, Nutrition and Exercise Interventions Specific to Improving Men's Health Diet, nutrition and exercise advice specific to men. What next and how to help. Case Study - weight loss Q and A Who is leading the course? Layla Gordon DipION, mBANT, CNHC, O.A. Dip. (Master Herbalist), Ba (Hons). Layla Gordon is a Registered Nutritional Therapist. She studied with The Institute for Optimum Nutrition and is subsequently running a nutritional therapy practice in Poole, Dorset Layla specialises in men’s health because she has personal first-hand experience on the impact that stress and lifestyle habits can have on men and how this can then translate further into business and personal settings. Layla also focuses her work around increasing energy at the cellular level, digestive health and the importance of insulin sensitivity. The core fundamentals underpin the guidance that she gives to her clients and in all of the research and talks that she gives. Layla works alongside Dorset Mind where she is a Mental Health First Aider, and she is also partnered with Rise Gym in Bournemouth, Sustudio Yoga in Sandbanks and Dorset Private GP where she offers a community-based service of functional nutrition and optimal health protocols. How will I be taught? ION’s CPD courses reflect best practice for online teaching and learning practice. This is an edited recording of a live course. It contains presentations interspersed with exercises and recorded Q&A sessions. How much does it cost and what’s included? The course price is £89.00 PDF of Powerpoint(s) Approx. 5 hours edited recording You can access the course up to 12 times BANT CPD 5 hours, NNA CPD 5 hours Important information About this on-demand recording The speaker is not present on this recording and you will not be able to ask them questions but you will be able to see the recorded Q and A sessions. This course was recorded in May 2023. 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