Supporting Breastfeeding: Herb and Supplement use in Lactation.

Original Date: June 7, 2014
Presenter: Regina Flanagan, ND

Dr. Flanagan will discuss the hormone pathways active during breastfeeding and how supplements, herbs and pharmaceuticals interact with those pathways. She will explain the mechanical and social barriers and supports to breastfeeding and how to help our patients be successful breast feeding their babies.

1.5 CEUs (0.25 pharmacy and 1.5 obstetrics) for NDs approved by OBNM

Infertility Case Presentation and Naturopathic Medicine

Original Date: June 7, 2014
Presenter: Kimberly Windstar, MEd, ND

This presentation will provide a brief overview of infertility, case presentation and evidence based practice implementation of fertility affected by thyroid, MTHFR mutations, luteal phase defect and aspects of PCOS. The cases will elucidate the importance of testing for, using thyroid medication and monitoring, testing MTHFR mutations and appropriate supplementation, testing for luteal phase defect and appropriately treating with progesterone as well as ovarian dysfunction associated with PCOS and appropriate supplementation to positively influence fertility outcomes. Participants will be able to apply work up and treatment protocols in practice after the presentation.

1.5 CEUs (0.25 pharmacy and 1.5 obstetrics) for NDs approved by OBNM

Introduction to Transgender Health Care and HRT

Original Date: June 7, 2014
Presenter: Suzanne Scopes, ND

Transgender patients seek hormone prescribers and primary care services from conventional medical as well as naturopathic physicians. This underserved group of patients have unique needs and face discrimination in most health care settings. All primary care providers should have familiarity with the basics of transgender health care. Covered topics will include hormone prescribing and management; including safety and monitoring of trans patients on hormone protocols.

1.5 CEUs (0.75 general and 0.75 pharmacy) for NDs approved by OBNM

Pharmacodynamics of Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Original Date: June 7, 2014
Presenter: Natalie Gustafson, Pharm D

Understanding the various types of dosage forms used in hormone replacement therapy can greatly impact your clinical practice by allowing you to customize the optimal therapies for your patients. There are many factors to consider for each type, including pharmacodynamics, testing, ease of use, and ingredients that are not necessarily obvious. In this talk, the benefits and negatives of each form will be discussed to better specialize your practice.

1.5 pharmacy CEUs for NDs approved by OBNM

Herpes Simplex Virus: An Overview

Original Date: June 8, 2014
Presenter: Lisa Taulbee, ND

Genital herpes is the main cause of genital ulcer disease worldwide. In the United States, about one out of every six people aged 14 to 49 years have genital herpes, yet many clinicians do not evaluate for this in routine sexually transmitted infection screening. Some practitioners are unaware that screening tests for HSV are available. This talk will review the most current and accurate testing options, treatment recommendations and general information regarding HSV in order for clinicians to provide useful counseling sessions to their patients.

1.5 CEUs (1.25 general and 0.25 pharmacy) for NDs approved by OBNM

Vaccine Review

Original Date: June 8, 2014

This course is currently not available for purchase.

1.5 pharmacy CEUs for NDs approved by OBNM

A Current Review in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis

Original Date: June 8, 2014
Presenter: Wendy Ellis, ND

This comprehensive review of osteoporosis will cover risk factors in the development of osteoporosis, including concomitant conditions that may contribute to bone loss, as well as a thorough approach to treatment. Osteoporosis must address gastrointestinal function, hormonal support, nutritional support and lifestyle counseling. Osteoporosis can be reversed in many cases with the adequate tools.
This lecture will cover the foundational approach to treatment and include case reviews outlining the impacts of hormonal changes, (estrogens, androgens, cortisol and thyroid), lifestyle considerations, gastrointestinal impacts, medications (PPI, prednisone, etc...), and chronic disease in the development of osteoporosis.

1.5 CEUs (1.25 general and 0.25 pharmacy) for NDs approved by OBNM

Rehabbing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Original Date: June 8, 2014
Presenter: Jill Ghormley, ND

This lecture is designed to help practitioners understand more about pelvic floor
dysfunctions and utilize simple assessment and treatment techniques to begin applying healing in pelvic floor problems. The discussion will center around understanding how pelvic floor dysfunction is directly related to many of the pathologies we treat today and the importance of including additional support with respect to pelvic anomaly. Clinical cases involving the parasympathetic nervous system and cranium will also be address in relation to pelvic movement.

1.5 general CEUs for NDs approved by OBNM

Impact of Environmental Xenoestrogens on Breast Tissue

Original Date: June 8, 2014
Presenter: Ingrid Edstrom, NP

This presentation offers an overview of thermography and how it is used to evaluate metabolic and physiological activity in breast tissue as an adjunctive risk assessment tool. It will discuss the significance of environmental impacts outweighing genetics in regards to breast cancer risk. In addition, it will specify metabolic effects of pesticides, herbicides, bovine growth hormones and a non-organic diet on breast tissue. It will explain how these findings may be altered by eating organically, optimizing thyroid function, lifestyle / dietary changes, and appropriate hormone balancing.

1.5 general CEUs for NDs approved by OBNM