# https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com ## Posts - [Paleopathology and the Origins of the Paleo Diet, Dr Mike Eades](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/paleopathology-and-the-origins-of-the-paleo-diet-dr-mike-eades/): Dr Mike Eade Dr. Michael R. Eades received his BSCE degree in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic University (Cal Poly), Pamona, California and his MD from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS). After completing training in General Surgery as UAMS, Dr. Eades (along with his wife) founded Medi-Stat Medical Clinics, a chain of general family medicine outpatient care centers in central Arkansas, where he practiced general family medicine for over a decade. In 1996, Dr. Eades co-authored (with Mary Dan Eades, MD), their first joint book project ‘Protein Power’, which became a national and international bestseller, selling over 3… - [Spectrum of Gluten-Related Disorders (Coeliac, etc.), Dr Alessio Fassano](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/spectrum-of-gluten-related-disorders-alesio-fassano/): YouTube Video The cultivation of gluten-containing grains that were the backbone of the agricultural revolution have also brought with them the manifestation of conditions related to negative reactions to gluten. These include celiac disease, wheat allergy and the “new kid on the block” of the spectrum of gluten-related disorders—gluten sensitivity. The autoimmune disorder of celiac disease is the most widely studied condition on the spectrum. It affects approximately 1 in 133 people, a rate that has doubled in the U.S. every 15 years over the past 35 years. An estimate from the Center for Celiac Research puts gluten sensitivity at… - [Wheat: The Unhealthy Whole Grain, Dr William Davis](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/wheat-the-unhealthy-whole-grain-william-davis/): YouTube Video The wheat of today is not the wheat of our mothers or grandmothers. Modern wheat is the product of genetic manipulations that have transformed its properties. Modern wheat is now a 2-foot tall, high-yield semi-dwarf strain, different in both appearance and multiple biochemical features from traditional wheat. Introduction of this new strain of wheat was associated with the appearance of a long list of health problems, along with weight gain and diabetes. According to Dr. Davis, saying goodbye to all things wheat provides outsized and unexpected health benefits, from weight loss, to relief from acid reflux and bowel… - [The Hungry Microbiome: Why Resistant Starch is Good for You](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-hungry-microbiome-why-resistant-starch-is-good-for-you/): YouTube Video Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in Australia. Research shows that eating fibre rich in resistant starch is one way we can combat this threat. This animation shows how resistant starch moves through the intestine, feeds the healthy bacteria of the gut Microbiome and helps prevent cancer. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand… - [Why Sugar is as Bad as Alcohol (Fructose, The Liver Toxin)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/why-sugar-is-as-bad-as-alcohol/): YouTube Video This video looks at the biochemistry of sugar metabolism to show that sugar consumption leads to the same problems as alcohol consumption. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Carbohydrates. Sugar. Fructose. Insulin Resistance. Type 2 Diabetes. Fatty Liver.] - [The Harmful Effects of Sugar, Dr Robert Lustig](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-harmful-effects-of-sugar-dr-lustig/): YouTube Video Lets take a look at some statistics pointed out by Dr. Robert Lustig: This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Carbohydrates. Sugar. Glucose Metabolism. Insulin Resistance. Type 2 Diabetes. Dr Robert Lustig.] - [Interview with Dr Robert Lustig: Type II Diabetes is a Processed Food Disease](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/interview-with-dr-lustig-type-ii-diabetes-is-a-processed-food-disease/): YouTube Video Dr. Robert Lustig is an endocrinologist and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of California-San Francisco. In this video, he sits down with CrossFit’s Rory McKernan to explain sugar’s toxicity, outline the stakes of sugar consumption and offer suggestions for addressing the ongoing sugar crisis. “Sugar is toxic,” Lustig explains. “It proffers a set of biochemical alterations that are detrimental to human health—unrelated to its calories.” In this way, Lustig says, sugar “is very much like alcohol,” and chronic metabolic diseases associated with alcohol are becoming prevalent in children with high-sugar diets. When… - [Saturated Fat Does a Body Good, Christopher Masterjohn](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/saturated-fat-does-a-body-good-christopher-masterjohn/): Article Exploring the Biological Roles of These Long-Demonized Yet Heroic Nutrients. Since the rise of the diet-heart hypothesis in the 1960s, the idea that saturated fat is the “bad fat” has dominated the fields of nutrition science and medicine. This, combined with the observation that we can make our own saturated fat from carbohydrate, has led us as a society to overlook or diminish what other fields such as biochemistry and cellular biology have been elucidating over a similar time frame: that saturated fats play essential roles in the body and are necessary for life and health. I have criticized… - [Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): An Ancient Nutrient for the Modern Human Brain, Nutrients (2011)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/docosahexaenoic-acid-dha-an-ancient-nutrient-for-the-modern-human-brain/): Scientific Paper Abstract: Modern humans have evolved with a staple source of preformed docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the diet. An important turning point in human evolution was the discovery of high-quality, easily digested nutrients from coastal seafood and inland freshwater sources. Multi-generational exploitation of seafood by shore-based dwellers coincided with the rapid expansion of grey matter in the cerebral cortex, which characterizes the modern human brain. The DHA molecule has unique structural properties that appear to provide optimal conditions for a wide range of cell membrane functions. This has particular implications for grey matter, which is membrane-rich tissue. An important… - [A Guide to Cooking Fat](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/a-guide-to-cooking-fat/): Handout Choose fats and oils based on: This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Paleo. Fats. Seed Oils. Smoke Point.] - [Sinning with Seed Oils – Are Vegetable Oils Healthy?, Ivor Cummins with Tucker Goodrich](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sinning-with-seed-oils-are-vegetable-oils-healthy-tucker-goodrich/): YouTube Video Topics covered: This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Fats. Seed Oils. Ivor Cummins.] - [Are vegetable oils the primary driver of obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease? Dr Chris Knobbe](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/are-vegetable-oils-the-primary-driver-of-obesity-diabetes-and-chronic-disease-dr-chris-knobbe/): YouTube Video Dr. Chris Knobbe is a physician, researcher, ophthalmologist, public health advocate, and Associate Clinical Professor Emeritus, formerly of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He is known primarily for his research, publications, and presentations connecting Westernised diets and highly polyunsaturated vegetable oils to numerous chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, cancers, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, autoimmune diseases, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Dr. Knobbe’s research has focused greatly on the “vegetable oil hypothesis” as the primary driver of overweight and chronic disease. In 2016 he formally introduced the… - [The Oiling of America, Sally Fallon](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-oiling-of-america-sally-fallon/): YouTube Video Key moments: This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Fats. Cholesterol. Sally Fallon.] - [Good Fats vs. Bad Fats, Chris Masterjohn](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/good-fats-vs-bad-fats-chris-masterjohn/): YouTube Video Topics covered include: This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Fats. Cholesterol. Omega 3; Cod Liver Oil. Vitamin K. Chris Masterjohn.] - [Why Seed Oils Make You Fat, Dr Kate Shanahan](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/why-seed-oils-make-you-fat-dr-kate-shanahan/): YouTube Video Dr. Cate Shanahan reveals the 8 worst oils to consume on your diet. These seed oils, also called vegetable oils, create more inflammation in your body than sugar. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Fats. Seed Oils. Dr Cate Shanahan.] - [Glucose Metabolism, Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/glucose-metabolism-glycaemic-index-and-glycaemic-load/): Handout This table details commonly consumed carbohydrates in relation to their glycaemic index and glycaemic load categorising them into high, moderate, and low. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Insulin Resistance. Glucose Metabolism. Glycaemic Index. Glycaemic Load.] - [LCHF and Diabetes: Evidence and Clinical Experience, Dr Eric Westman](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/lchf-and-diabetes-evidence-and-clinical-experience-dr-eric-westman/): YouTube Video Dr. Eric C. Westman is an associate professor of medicine at Duke University Health System and director of the Duke Lifestyle Medicine Clinic. Dr. Westman combines clinical research and clinical care to deliver lifestyle treatments for obesity, diabetes and tobacco dependence. He is an internationally known researcher specialising in low-carbohydrate nutrition and is co-author of ‘The New Atkins For A New You’, ‘Keto Clarity’ and ‘Cholesterol Clarity’. He has also helped do several high-quality scientific studies on low-carb. Dr. Westman is currently the vice president of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and a fellow of the Obesity… - [LCHF Evidence and the Growth of Vegetable Oils, Michael Eades MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/lchf-evidence-and-the-growth-of-vegetable-oils-michael-eades-md/): YouTube Video After seeing Dr. Mike Eades’ talk at Low Carb USA San Diego, Ivor Cummins catches up with him for a chat on camera. Dr. Eades decoded the carbohydrate mess way back. Here they talk about the LCHF evidence base, and also touch on the horror of the ‘heart-healthy’ vegetable oils! This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Insulin Resistance. LCHF. Seed Oils. Ivor Cummins. Dr Mike Eades.] - [The Cholesterol Conundrum and Root Cause Solutions, Ivor Cummins](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-cholesterol-conundrum-and-root-cause-solutions-ivor-cummins/): YouTube Video A detailed analysis of cholesterol science using an engineering-problem-solving approach. Included is a clear explanation of the cholesterol metabolic processes, related diseases, and most importantly a clear summary of the key risk factors and how they can be influenced by your genetic type and your dietary strategy. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Fats. Cholesterol. Ivor Cummins.] - [A New Paradigm of Insulin Resistance, Dr Jason Fung MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/a-new-paradigm-of-insulin-resistance-dr-jason-fung/): YouTube Video Dr. Jason Fung completed medical school and internal medicine at the University of Toronto before finishing his nephrology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles at the Cedars-Sinai hospital. He now has a practice in Ontario, Canada where he uses his Intensive Dietary Management Program to help all sorts of patients, but especially those suffering from the two big epidemics of modern times: obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Fung uses innovative solutions to these problems, realising that conventional treatments are not that effective in helping people. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining… - [Paleo Canteen, Ally Houston](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/paleo-canteen/): Here is the excerpt. - [Diabetes.co.uk](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/diabetes-co-uk/): Recommended Website This website is packed full of useful resources for Type 1 and 2 diabetics. Alongside the latest news articles and a community forum, the information they provide on living with diabetes is comprehensive and covers everything from the cost of living with diabetes, to traveling with the condition, medications, and the latest research. There is also a range of tools and calculators including BMI and BMR, as well as life insurance calculators. Click here to navigate to the Diabetes UK website. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested… - [The Good Kitchen Table, Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-good-kitchen-table/): Recommended Website Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi are chefs, restaurateurs, authors and teachers. Through reversing Giancarlo’s type 2 diabetes, we have become pioneers of a low-carb lifestyle in which we base our meals on protein from animal, fish and plant sources, healthy fats and slow-release carbohydrates. Here we share our experience along with resources, recipes, science and suggestions. Click here to navigate to the Good Kitchen Table website. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Insulin Resistance.… - [The Public Health Collaboration (PHC), Dr David Unwin](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-public-health-collaboration-uk/): Recommended Website The PHC is a UK based charity dedicated to improving the health of the public and saving the NHS money at the same time. The aim is to empower, inspire, and educate people that most chronic diseases can be prevented and reversed by maintaining good metabolic health through sustainable lifestyle changes. Explore the plentiful resources on the website, and keep an eye out for the annual conference. Click here to navigate to the PHC website. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand… - [Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners (SMHP)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/society-of-metabolic-health-practitioners/): Recommended Website The SMHP represents researchers and practitioners working to improve metabolic health around the world through education, training, and support of evidence-based nutritional approaches, including carbohydrate restriction as a valid therapeutic option or intervention. Explore the resources, accredited courses, clinical guidelines, the journal, events, forum, and blog. Click here to navigate to the SMHP website. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Insulin Resistance. Type 2 Diabetes. Low-carb. Keto. LCHF. Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.] - [Nutrition Network, The Tim Noakes Foundation](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/nutrition-network/): Recommended Website An accredited online education, connection, and learning platform with an esteemed team of doctors and scientists. The website has been designed for healthcare practitioners across all disciplines, covering the latest science and research in the field of Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction. Explore the courses on offer, sign-up for their membership, or access the blog and research papers. Click here to navigate to the Nutrition Network website. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Insulin Resistance.… - [Diet Doctor, Dr Andreas Eenfeldt](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dietdoctor-website/): Recommended Website Diet Doctor is an excellent resource providing guides on low-carb, keto, high protein, and high satiety eating. There is info on intermittent fasting, recipes, videos, meal plans, and weight-loss resources, as well as a Food Navigator that helps you understand the net carbs, protein, and level of satiety for commonly consumed foods. Click here to navigate to the Diet Doctor website. Click here for the Food Navigator This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition.… - [The 5-Page Low-Carb Diet Leaflet, Dr David Unwin (2021)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/low-carb-diet-leaflet/): Handout This document summarises some of the most pertinent information on dietary changes for people wanting to attempt a low-carb diet. Included: This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Carbohydrates. Nutrition. Insulin. Insulin Resistance. Type 2 Diabetes. Low-Carb. Keto. LCHF. Dr David Unwin. Dietary Guidelines.] - [Sugar and Glycaemic Index of Common Foods, Public Health Collaboration (PHC)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sugar-and-glycaemic-index-chart/): Handout This is a useful infographic designed by the Public Health Collaboration showing the glycaemic index (GI) of a serving of a selection of popular foods. The GI is represented graphically in teaspoons of sugar which is a helpful way to conceptualise how these foods affect blood sugar. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Carbohydrates. Nutrition. Insulin. Insulin Resistance. Type 2 Diabetes. Low-Carb. Glycaemic Index. Public Health Collaboration. Dr David Unwin. Dietary Guidelines.] - [Keto Food List, Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/keto-food-list/): Handout This is a one-page resource that helps to guide therapeutic carbohydrate reduction. The food list is divided into: This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Carbohydrates. Nutrition. Insulin. Insulin Resistance. Type 2 Diabetes. Low-Carb. Keto. Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. Dietary Guidelines.] - [The Official Page 4 Food List: No Sugar, No Starch, Keto Diet, Dr Eric Westman MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/page-4-food-list-keto/): Handout This is a one-page resource that helps to guide people who are new to the Keto diet. The food list is divided into: This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Carbohydrates. Nutrition. Insulin. Insulin Resistance. Type 2 Diabetes. Low-Carb. Keto. Dr Eric Westman. Dietary Guidelines.] - [Introduction to Insulin Resistance, Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/insulin-resistance/): A two page summary on insulin resistance including the following information: Introduction What is insulin reistance? Contributing factors How to know if you have insulin resistance - [The Role of Bias in Nutritional Research, John Loannidis](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-role-of-bias-in-nutritional-research-john-loannidis/): YouTube Video John P.A. Ioannidis, C.F. Rehnborg Professor in Disease Prevention in the School of Medicine, and Professor, by Courtesy, of Statistics and Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, presented “The role of bias in nutritional research” at the Swiss Re Institute’s “Food for thought: The science and politics of nutrition” conference on 14 – 15 June 2018 in Rüschlikon. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Epidemiology. Science. Bias. Dr John Loannidis.] - [The McGovern Report](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-mcgovern-report/): YouTube Video From the comedy documentary “Fat Head,” a comedian’s reply to “Super Size Me.” The official government policy of promoting a low-fat diet had nothing to do with science and everything to do with politics. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Politics of Nutrition. McGovern Report. Cholesterol. Low-Fat Diets.] - [Hope and Healing on the Low Oxalate Diet](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/hope-and-healing-on-the-low-oxalate-diet/): Recommended Website Low Oxalate Info’s mission is to educate, support and inspire families and individuals who follow a low oxalate diet.  On this site you will find articles about oxalate, oxalate-related health issues, the low oxalate diet, feeding a low oxalate family and supportive therapies.  You will find tips about how to follow a low oxalate diet,  how to cook low oxalate foods, how to grow low oxalate fruits and vegetables, how to integrate the low oxalate diet with other special diets such as GAPs, Vegan or Paleo, and how to modify your favorite recipes.  I hope that you will… - [The Science Delusion, Ruperk Sheldrake [The 8th Aspire Annual Conference]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-science-delusion-ruperk-sheldrake-the-8th-aspire-annual-conference/): YouTube Video Author of the best-selling Science Delusion; proponent of morphic resonance; banned by TED. Rupert Sheldrake has been dubbed the most controversial scientist on Earth. His best-selling book, The Science Delusion, tackles what he calls the dogmas within conventional science which can blind us to deeper discoveries about the way the world works. At ASPIRE 4 ALL, Rupert will discuss the ten dogmas on which he says science is built. These dogmas, he says – for example, that nature is mechanical and purposeless, that the laws and constants of nature are fixed, and that psychic phenomena like telepathy are… - [The Science Delusion, Ruperk Sheldrake [Banned TED Talk]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-science-delusion-ruperk-sheldrake/): YouTube Video DR RUPERT SHELDRAKE, Ph.D. (born 28 June 1942) is a biologist and author of more than 80 scientific papers and ten books. A former Research Fellow of the Royal Society, he studied natural sciences at Cambridge University, where he was a Scholar of Clare College, took a double first class honours degree and was awarded the University Botany Prize. He then studied philosophy and history of science at Harvard University, where he was a Frank Knox Fellow, before returning to Cambridge, where he took a Ph.D. in biochemistry. He was a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, where he… - [Salicylate Sensitivity: A Personal Story](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/salicylate-sensitivity-a-personal-story/): YouTube Video Quick description of salicylate. It’s not an allergy. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Anti-nutrients. Salicylate.] - [The Downside to High Oxylates: Problems with Sulfate, B6, Gut, and Methylation](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-downside-to-high-oxylates-problems-with-sulfate-b6-gut-and-methylation/): YouTube Video New research connects the dots between oxalates and many chronic health problems. Oxalates do more than just cause kidney stones. In this video you will learn how oxalates are transported in and out of the body through a receptor that also transports sulfate. Basically this shared transportation of sulfate and oxalate means that when oxalate levels go up, sulfate levels go down. Anyone with high oxalates also has a problem with low sulfate! This is perhaps the most important lesson to learn since low sulfate levels are linked to all manner of health problems including autism, growth retardation,… - [The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability, Lierre Keith](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-vegetarian-myth-food-justice-and-sustainability-lierre-keith/): Book Recommendation Part memoir, nutritional primer, and political manifesto, this controversial examination exposes the destructive history of agriculture—causing the devastation of prairies and forests, driving countless species extinct, altering the climate, and destroying the topsoil—and asserts that, in order to save the planet, food must come from within living communities. In order for this to happen, the argument champions eating locally and sustainably and encourages those with the resources to grow their own food. Further examining the question of what to eat from the perspective of both human and environmental health, the account goes beyond health choices and discusses potential… - [Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food, Catherine Shanahan MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/deep-nutrition-why-your-genes-need-traditional-food-catherine-shanahan-md/): Book Recommendation Deep Nutrition cuts through today’s culture of conflicting nutritional ideologies, showing how the habits of our ancestors can help us lead longer, healthier, more vital lives. Physician and biochemist Catherine Shanahan, M.D. examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier lives―diets like the Mediterranean, Okinawa, and “Blue Zone”―and identified the four common nutritional habits, developed over millennia, that unfailingly produce strong, healthy, intelligent children, and active, vital elders, generation after generation. These four nutritional strategies―fresh food, fermented and sprouted foods, meat cooked on the bone, and organ meats―form the basis of what Dr. Cate calls… - [What is Fermentation Anyway? Sandor Katz](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/what-is-fermentation-anyway-sandor-katz/): Video Series This video is part of a series. Masontops hosted Sandor Katz, the world’s leading fermentation revivalist, to give an exclusive workshop on the benefits of lacto-fermentation. Click here to access the series. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Fermentation. Sandor Katz.] - [The Vegetarian Myth, Lierre Keith](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-vegetarian-myth-lierre-keith/): YouTube Video What we eat is destroying both our bodies and the planet, according to author Lierre Keith, a recovering twenty-year vegan. While she passionately opposes factory farming of animals, she maintains that humans require nutrient-dense animal foods for good health. A grain-based diet is the basis for degenerative diseases we take for granted (diabetes, cancer, heart disease) – diseases of civilization. Annual grain production is destroying topsoil and creating deserts on a planetary scale. Lierre urges the restoration of perennial polycultures for longterm sustainability. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing… - [Deep Nutrition: Eating the Way We Used to Eat, Catherine Shanahan MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/deep-nutrition-eating-the-way-we-used-to-eat-catherine-shanahan-md/): YouTube Video “Nature knows Best,” says Cate Shanahan, M.D. “Just eat the way people used to eat….” For their book Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food, she and her partner Luke researched early American cookbooks and worldwide cultures with intact cuisines. They came up with four ways people who live off the land eat, no matter where they live. Eat (1) Fresh, (2) Fermented or sprouted, (3) Meat on the bone, and (4) Organ meats. “Just as we talk about having a variety of vegetables as being important … we also need a variety of parts of an… - [How to Green the World's Deserts and Reverse Climate Change, Allan Savory](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/how-to-green-the-worlds-deserts-and-reverse-climate-change-allan-savory/): YouTube Video “Desertification is a fancy word for land that is turning to desert,” begins Allan Savory in this quietly powerful talk. And terrifyingly, it’s happening to about two-thirds of the world’s grasslands, accelerating climate change and causing traditional grazing societies to descend into social chaos. Savory has devoted his life to stopping it. He now believes — and his work so far shows — that a surprising factor can protect grasslands and even reclaim degraded land that was once desert. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our… - [Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/making-of-the-fittest-got-lactase-the-co-evolution-of-genes-and-culture/): YouTube Video As maturing mammals stop drinking milk, they lose the ability to digest milk. There is only one animal where, in some individuals, the ability to digest milk is retained. These individuals are called lactase persistent. These researchers explore a genetic mutations that may explain the lactase persistence in different regions of the world. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Evolution. DNA. Genetics. Lactase.] - [Evolution of the Human Diet, Leslie Aiello](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/evolution-of-the-human-diet-leslie-aiello/): YouTube Video Anthropologist Leslie Aiello followed the evolution of human nutrition from our earliest ancestors to the modern day, drawing attention to the diversity in the human diet over time and its consequences. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Evolution. Paleo.] - [Biomarkers Commonly Included in Human Allostatic Load Indices](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/biomarkers-commonly-included-in-human-allostatic-load-indices/): Handout An easy reference document that breaks down the various biomarkers that are used to assess allostatic load categorised as follows: This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Homeostasis. Allostatic Load. Biomarkers.] - [Homeostasis and Feedback](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/homeostasis-and-feedback/): YouTube Video Homeostasis and feedback are themes for physiology – but why? This video will explain what homeostasis is, what happens when homeostasis is lost and how it is maintained. In addition, I discuss what ‘feedback’ means and the two types of feedback in biological systems (positive and negative with examples). This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Complexity. Homeostasis. Allostatic Load. Feedback.] - [Leverage Points: Places to Intervene in a System, Donella Meadows](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/leverage-points-places-to-intervene-in-a-system-donella-meadows/): Article Folks who do systems analysis have a great belief in “leverage points.” These are places within a complex system (a corporation, an economy, a living body, a city, an ecosystem) where a small shift in one thing can produce big changes in everything. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Systems Thinking. Complexity. Leverage Points.] - [Essence of Permaculture, David Holmgren](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/essence-of-permaculture-david-holmgren/): Article The word permaculture was coined by Bill Mollison and myself in the mid-1970’s to describe an integrated, evolving system of perennial or self-perpetuating plant and animal species useful to man.A more current definition of permaculture, which reflects the expansion of focus implicit in Permaculture One, is ‘Consciously designed landscapes which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature, while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for provision of local needs.’ People, their buildings and the ways in which they organise themselves are central to permaculture. Thus the permaculture vision of permanent or sustainable agriculture has evolved to… - [Dynamic Systems Theories, Esther Thelen and Linda B. Smith](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dynamic-systems-theories-esther-thelen-and-linda-b-smith/): Article Dynamic systems is a recent theoretical approach to the study of development. In its contemporary formulation, the theory grows directly from advances in understanding complex and nonlinear systems in physics and mathematics, but it also follows a long and rich tradition of systems thinking in biology and psychology. The term dynamic systems, in its most generic form, means systems of elements that change over time. The more technical use, dynamical systems, refers to a class of mathematical equations that describe time-based systems with particular properties. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If… - [Dancing with Systems, Donella Meadows](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dancing-with-systems-donella-meadows/): Article People who are raised in the industrial world and who get enthused about systems thinking are likely to make a terrible mistake. They are likely to assume that here, in systems analysis, in interconnection and complication, in the power of the computer, here at last, is the key to prediction and control. This mistake is likely because the mindset of the industrial world assumes that there is a key to prediction and control. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of… - [Blue Zones](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/blue-zones/): Recommended Website Dan Buettner, Blue Zones founder, is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He identified the five original blue zones – the places in the world with the healthiest, longest-living populations, including Okinawa, Japan, Sardinia, Italy, Nicoya, Costa Rica, Ikaria, Greece, and Loma Linda, California. Learn how to live better, longer with our articles, recipes, resources, and tools for transforming your well-being. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our… - [On the Trail of the Elusive X-Factor: A Sixty-Two-Year-Old Mystery Finally Solved [Vitamin K2], Weston A. Price Foundation](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/on-the-trail-of-the-elusive-x-factor-a-sixty-two-year-old-mystery-finally-solved-vitamin-k2-weston-a-price-foundation/): Article In 1945, Dr. Weston Price described “a new vitamin-like activator” that played an influential role in the utilization of minerals, protection from tooth decay, growth and development, reproduction, protection against heart disease and the function of the brain.Using a chemical test, he determined that this compound—which he called Activator X—occurred in the butterfat, organs and fat of animals consuming rapidly growing green grass, and also in certain sea foods such as fish eggs.Dr. Price died before research by Russian scientists became known in the West. These scientists used the same chemical test to measure a compound similar to vitamin… - [From Africa to Europe and Asia, Douglas Wallace](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/from-africa-to-europe-and-asia-douglas-wallace/): Video Mitochondrial DNA pioneer Douglas Wallace explains the movement of different lineages of humans from Africa into Europe and Asia. Click here to access DNA Learning Centre. This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Epidemiology. Genetics. Mitochondrial DNA.] - [Our Epic Journey, Spencer Wells](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/our-epic-journey-spencer-wells/): YouTube Video All humans share some common bits of DNA, passed down to us from our African ancestors. Geneticist Spencer Wells talks about how his Genographic Project will use this shared DNA to figure out how we are – in all our diversity – truly connected. This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Epidemiology. Genetics. DNA. The Genographic Project.] - [How to Live to be 100, Dan Beuttner](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/how-to-live-to-be-100-dan-beuttner/): YouTube Video To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and team study the world’s “Blue Zones,” communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age. In his talk, he shares the 9 common diet and lifestyle habits that keep them spry past age 100. This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Epidemiology. Longevity. Blue Zones.] - [A Message from Dr Weston A Price](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/a-message-from-dr-weston-a-price/): YouTube Video Weston Andrew Valleau Price, D.D.S. (*1870; †1948) was an American dentist and nutritionist. He was chairman of the research department of the American Dental Association from 1914 to 1923. He became known primarily for his studies on the nutritional habits of isolated peoples (“Charles Darwin of Nutrition”). In this brief message Dr Price makes a statement denouncing the high intake of white flours and starches in modern diets, and encourages a diet more inline with traditional peoples. This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from… - [What Good is Gratitude, Robert Emmons](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/what-good-is-gratitude-robert-emmons/): YouTube Video Robert Emmons discusses why practicing gratitude has a transformative effect on our social and emotional well-being. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Adaptive Immunity. Gratitude.] - [Grief and Praise, Martin Pretchel](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/grief-and-praise-martin-pretchel/): YouTube Video From New Mexico, he traveled to Guatemala in 1970. There he moved into a Tz’utujil community near Lake Atitlán. He learned their Mayan language and studied with a shaman. He settled into village life, married a Tz’utujil woman and had a family with her. During the extended Guatemalan civil war, Prechtel and his family fled to the United States for safety. The couple separated, and their two sons joined their father in the United States. He began teaching, based on his understanding of Maya spirituality and contributed to workshops sponsored by poet Robert Bly, a leader in the Men’s Movement. Prechtel has published several nonfiction books drawing from his… - [Grief and Soul Hygiene, Frances Weller](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/grief-and-soul-hygiene-frances-weller/): YouTube Video Hear psychotherapist and author Francis Weller, MFT discuss the communal nature of grief, the expressive virtue of anger, false happiness, and the two hands of grief and gratitude. Interview recorded at the 2013 Minnesota Men’s Conference. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Adaptive Immunity. Grief.] - [Grateful Living, Br. David Steindl-Rast](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/grateful-living-br-david-steindl-rast/): Recommended Website A global nonprofit organization that empowers people to live meaningful lives through the transformative practice of grateful living. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Adaptive Immunity. Gratitude.] - [Griefwalker, Stephen Jenkins](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/griefwalker-stephen-jenkins/): Recommended Website and Film A National Film Board of Canada feature documentary film, directed by Tim Wilson. It is a lyrical, poetic portrait of Stephen Jenkinson’s work with dying people. Filmed over a twelve year period, Griefwalker shows Jenkinson in teaching sessions with doctors and nurses, in counselling sessions with dying people and their families, and in meditative and often frank exchanges with the film’s director while paddling a birch bark canoe about the origins and consequences of his ideas for how we live and die. Click here to navigate to the website. This resource is related to Course II:… - [Missing Microbes: How the Overuse of Antibiotics Is Fueling Our Modern Plagues , Martin J. Blaser MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/missing-microbes-how-the-overuse-of-antibiotics-is-fueling-our-modern-plagues-martin-j-blaser-md/): Book Recommendation “In Missing Microbes, Martin Blaser sounds [an] alarm. He patiently and thoroughly builds a compelling case that the threat of antibiotic overuse goes far beyond resistant infections.”―Nature Renowned microbiologist Dr. Martin J. Blaser invites us into the wilds of the human microbiome, where for hundreds of thousands of years bacterial and human cells have existed in a peaceful symbiosis that is responsible for the equilibrium and health of our bodies. Now this invisible Eden is under assault from our overreliance on medical advances including antibiotics and caesarian sections, threatening the extinction of our irreplaceable microbes and leading to severe… - [The Human Superorganism, Rodney Dietert PhD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/book-recommendation/): Book Recommendation The origin of asthma, autism, Alzheimer’s, allergies, cancer, heart disease, obesity, and even some kinds of depression is now clear. Award-winning researcher on the microbiome, professor Rodney Dietert presents a new paradigm in human biology that has emerged in the midst of the ongoing global epidemic of noncommunicable diseases. The Human Superorganism makes a sweeping, paradigm-shifting argument. It demolishes two fundamental beliefs that have blinkered all medical thinking until very recently: 1) Humans are better off as pure organisms free of foreign microbes; and 2) the human genome is the key to future medical advances. The microorganisms that we… - [Integrative, Evidence-based Gut Health by Lucy Mailing PhD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/integrative-evidence-based-gut-health-by-lucy-mailing-phd/): Website Recommendation Evidence-based diet and lifestyle strategies to support a healthy microbiome and optimal gut health, from microbiome researcher and educator Lucy Mailing, PhD. Lucy has a blog and mailing list, courses, memberships and personal consultations. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Microbiome.] - [Gut Microbiota for Health](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/gut-microbiota-for-health/): Recommended Website Launched in 2012 by the Gut Microbiota and Health section of the European Society for Neurogastroenterology and Motility (ESNM), our mission is to share knowledge and promote debate regarding gut microbiota. Our goal is to raise awareness and interest on the gut’s bacterial community and its importance for our health and quality of life, both among the scientific and medical community and society in general. There are three main sections on this site: Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this… - [Mosaic Diagnostics: Microbial Organic Acid Tests (MOAT)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/mosaic-diagnostics-microbial-organic-acid-tests-moat/): Recommended Website Organic acids are substances that result from the metabolic processes in your body. Analyzing these metabolites from different metabolic pathways can immediately provide insight into important areas related to gut health. The Microbial Organic Acids Test (MOAT), included in the Organic Acids Test (OAT), specifically measures the metabolites produced by yeast and bacteria. Elevated values in the MOAT may indicate yeast or bacterial dysbiosis. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click… - [The British Gut Project](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-british-gut-project/): Recommended Website British Gut is an open source crowd funded project run by The Department of Twin Research at King’s College London in conjunction with The American Gut project. The aim is to uncover the microbial content within the guts of British individuals. This data will tell us how our lifestyle choices and diet influence our microbiome and how we can alter it to reduce disease and other health related problems. Click here to access the British Gut Health website. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this… - [Genova Diagnostics](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/genova-diagnostics/): Recommended Website The most comprehensive stool test for optimal clinical utility. Click here to access the Genova website. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Microbiome. GIT Diagnostics. Stool Test.] - [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT) Questionnaire](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/gastrointestinal-tract-git-questionnaire/): Handout A useful questionnaire for clinically assessing gastrointestinal tract health. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). GIT Questionnaire.] - [Bristol Stool Chart](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/bristol-stool-chart/): Handout The Bristol Stool Chart, Bristol Poo Chart or Bristol Stool Scale is a medical aid designed to classify stools (known as ‘faeces’ or ‘poo’) into seven groups. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Gut Lining. Bristol Stool Chart. Stool. Faces.] - [Immunology in the Gut Mucosa](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/immunology-in-the-gut-mucosa/): YouTube Video The gut mucosa hosts the body’s largest population of immune cells. Nature Immunology in collaboration with Arkitek Studios have produced an animation unravelling the complexities of mucosal immunology in health and disease. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Gut Lining. Gut Mucosa. Immune System. Mucosal Immunology.] - [Documentary: Microbirth (trailer)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/documentary-microbirth-trailer/): YouTube Video Official trailer for 60 minute award-winning documentary MICROBIRTH, exploring the origins of the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria that live on and in us that could be critical for human health. Winner of the top prize, the Grand Prix Award, at the Life Sciences Film Festival in Prague 2014. “We think we are at the pinnacle of our existence and yet the reality is we’ve never been sicker.” “We have been facing a rising epidemic of plagues from asthma to obesity to allergic diseases. And it’s going to get worse.” “Tomorrow’s generation really is on the edge of… - [Follow Your Gut: Microbiome and Aging, Rob Knight](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/follow-your-gut-microbiome-and-aging-rob-knight/): YouTube Video Rob Knight explores the unseen microbial world that exists literally right under our noses — and everywhere else on (and in) our bodies. He discusses the important influence the microbiome may have on the aging process and many end-of-life diseases. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Genetics. DNA. Microbiome. Ageing.] - [Gut Bacteria and Mind Control, Prof. Simon Carding](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/documentary-gut-bacteria-and-mind-control-prof-simon-carding/): YouTube Video Prof. Simon Carding, Leader of the Gut Health and Food Safety Research Programme, Institute of Food Research and Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia, describes our current understanding of the human gut and its relationship with its human host and introduce the provocative proposal that gut microbes influence when, what and how often we eat and whether we stay healthy or succumb to disease. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract… - [Ancestral Ghosts: Impact of Toxins, Ted Talk by Michael Skinner](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ancestral-ghosts-impact-of-toxins-ted-talk-by-michael-skinner/): YouTube Video This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This fascinating and consequential talk shares research that is changing and expanding what we know about genomics to include the factors that are collectively known as epigenetics. These factors show a form of biological inheritance that is new to our theories of evolution and is shifting the understanding of how our environments influence the genes of future generations. Michael Skinner’s research has demonstrated that environmental toxicants promote epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of adult onset diseases. This non-genetic form of inheritance has a role in… - [Destiny and DNA: Our Pliable Genome](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/destiny-and-dna-our-pliable-genome/): YouTube Video Our genes strictly dictate our personalities, appearance and diseases. Or do they? Research has revealed that genes can turn on and off; they can be expressed for years and then silenced. Sometimes, they are never activated. And these genetic instructions—how and when DNA is read—can be determined by the experiences of one’s ancestors, even those several generations back. Epigenetics studies these instructions, the biological markers along our DNA that regulate gene expression in response to features like age or environment, and which can influence the traits we pass onto our children. Glimpse into the future with scientists at… - [RNA Interference (RNAi)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/rna-interference-rnai/): YouTube Video RNA interference (RNAi) is an important process, used by many different organisms to regulate the activity of genes. This animation explains how RNAi works and introduces the two main players: small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs). We take you on an audio-visual journey, diving into a cell to show how genes are transcribed to make messenger RNA (mRNA) and how RNAi can silence specific mRNAs to stop them from making proteins. The animation is based on the latest research, to give you an up-to-date view. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and… - [MicroRNA, a film by Katharina Petsche](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/microrna-a-film-by-katharina-petsche/): YouTube Video MicroRNAs are a class of small, non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression by inactivating messengerRNAs (mRNA) and have a big impact on many biological processes. This medical 3D animation shows the biogenesis and function of microRNAs within the cell. The goal of the project was to arouse interest by presenting the topic of gene silencing in a simplified and visually appealing way. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Genome. DNA. Epigenetics. microRNA. mRNA. Gene… - [Micro RNAs as New Bioactive Components in Medicinal Plants, Planta Medica (2016)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/micro-rnas-as-new-bioactive-components-in-medicinal-plants/): Scientific Paper Herbal medicine has been used to treat diseases for centuries; however, the biological active components and the mechanistic understanding of actions of plant-derived drugs are permanently discussed. MicroRNAs are a class of small, noncoding RNAs that play crucial roles as regulators of gene expression. In recent years, an increasing number of reports showed that microRNAs not only execute biological functions within their original system, they can also be transmitted from one species to another, inducing a post-transcriptional repression of protein synthesis in the recipient. This cross-kingdom regulation of microRNAs provides thrilling clues that small RNAs from medicinal plants… - [Impact of Maternal Diet on the Epigenome During In Utero Life and the Developmental Programming of Diseases in Childhood and Adulthood, Nutrients (2015)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/impact-of-maternal-diet-on-the-epigenome-during-in-utero-life-and-the-developmental-programming-of-diseases-in-childhood-and-adulthood/): Scientific Paper Abstract: Exposure to environmental factors in early life can influence developmental processes and long-term health in humans. Early life nutrition and maternal diet are well-known examples of conditions shown to influence the risk of developing metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases, in adulthood. It is increasingly accepted that environmental compounds, including nutrients, can produce changes in the genome activity that, in spite of not altering the DNA sequence, can produce important, stable and, in some instances, transgenerationalalterations in the phenotype. Epigenetics refers to changes in gene function that cannot be explainedby changes in the… - [The Role of Dietary Histone Deacetylases (HDACs) Inhibitors in Health and Disease, Nutrients (2014)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-role-of-dietary-histone-deacetylases-hdacs-inhibitors-in-health-and-disease/): Scientific Paper Modification of the histone proteins associated with DNA is an important process in the epigenetic regulation of DNA structure and function. There are several known modifications to histones, including methylation, acetylation, and phosphorylation, and a range of factors influence each of these. Histone deacetylases (HDACs) remove the acetyl group from lysine residues within a range of proteins, including transcription factors and histones. Whilst this means that their influence on cellular processes is more complex and far-reaching than histone modifications alone, their predominant function appears to relate to histones; through deacetylation of lysine residues they can influence expression of… - [Epigenetic Impacts of Social Stress: How does social adversity become biologically embedded, Epigenomics (2016)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/epigenetic-impacts-of-social-stress-how-does-social-adversity-become-biologically-embedded/): Scientific Paper Epigenetic mechanisms are implicated in the processes through which social stressors erode health in humans and other animals. Here I review progress in elucidating the biological pathways underlying the social gradient in health, with particular emphasis on how behavioral stresses influence epigenomic variation linked to health. The evidence that epigenetic changes are involved in embedding of social status-linked chronic stress is reviewed in the context of current knowledge about behavior within animal dominance hierarchies and the impacts of social position on behaviors that affect health. The roles of epigenetic mechanisms in responses to trauma and the evidence for… - [Science of the Organism: Genetics](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/science-of-the-organism-genetics/): Recommended Website Index of articles from the Science in Society Archive on genetics. Click here to access the Science in Society Archive. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Genome. DNA.] - [23 and Me](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/23-and-me/): Recommended Website A website offering genetic testing to determine ancestry. Services on offer include: Click here to access 23andMe.com This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Genome. DNA. Genetics. Ancestry.] - [Life Code GX](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/life-code-gx/): Recommended Website Lifecode Gx® provide nutrigenomics testing and education, applying the latest genomics science to enable a preventative, proactive and personalised approach to health. Nutrigenomic testing enables a deeper look at our DNA so we can understand our unique personal health ‘blueprint’. Small but important differences in our genetic make-up (‘SNPs’) can have significant impacts on our life and health from hormones to heart, metabolism to mental health, and much more. Click here to access LifecodeGX.com This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses… - [Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/single-nucleotide-polymorphisms-snps/): Recommended Website SNPedia is a wiki investigating human genetics. The information shared pertains to the effects of variations in DNA, citing peer-reviewed scientific publications.  Click here to access SNPedia.com This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Genome. Genetics. DNA. SNPs.] - [Genetic Disorders](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/genetic-disorders/): Recommended Website This list of genetic, orphan and rare diseases is provided for informational purposes only and is by no means comprehensive. Click here to access Genome.gov This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Genome. Genetics. DNA. Genetic Conditions.] - [Genetics Home Reference from the US National Library of Medicine](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/genetics-home-reference-from-the-us-national-library-of-medicine/): Recommended Website Topics include: Click here to access the MedlinePlus.gov This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Genome. Genetics. DNA. Genes. Chromosomes. Genetic Conditions. mtDNA.] - [Animation: DNA Replication](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/animation-dna-replication/): YouTube Video This 3D animation shows you how DNA is copied in a cell. It shows how both strands of the DNA helix are unzipped and copied to produce two identical DNA molecules. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Genome. DNA. DNA Replication. ENZYMES: Helicase. Primase. DNA Polymerase. Exonuclease. Ligase.] - [Animation: DNA Transcription, Translation, and Protein Formation](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/animation-dna-transcription-translation-and-protein-formation/): YouTube Video From the PBS program “DNA The Secret of Life”. Here we see an animation of the process involved in protein synthesis from DNA transcription and the creation of a copy in the form of RNA, to the process of translation and amino acid assembly by ribosomes in the cell. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Genome. DNA. The Central Dogma. DNA Transcription. DNA Translation. Protein Formation. Francis Crick.] - [The Cell Membrane, Bruce Lipton](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-cell-membrane-bruce-lipton/): YouTube Video The cell membrane is the “brain” of the cell, serving a kind of control function for the internal workings of the cell. It also acts like a kind of “skin” whereby it interfaces between the inner and outer worlds of the cell. The cell membrane contains a forest of sugar molecules that form a layer of liquid crystal via their negative charge and the layer of water just surrounding it. This liquid crystal layer is a semi conductor and alongside gates and channels, it uses its natural charge to allow signals to enter the cell, or vice versa.… - [Visuals of the Plasma Membrane](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/visuals-of-the-plasma-membrane/): YouTube Video A visualisation of the cell membrane or plasma membrane which contains and protects the contents of the cell, but also facilitates molecular traffic via gates, pumps, and receptors. Osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and active transport are all examples of molecular traffic across the cell membrane. There are also various forms of engulfment where the flexibility and self-sealing nature of the plasma membrane is demonstrated. These include phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Cells.… - [Cell Membranes are Way More Complicated than You Think, Nazzy Pakpour](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/cell-membranes-are-way-more-complicated-than-you-think-nazzy-pakpour/): YouTube Video Cell membranes are structures of contradictions. These oily films are hundreds of times thinner than a strand of spider silk, yet strong enough to protect the delicate contents of life: the cell’s watery cytoplasm, genetic material, organelles, and all the molecules it needs to survive. How does the membrane work, and where does that strength come from? Nazzy Pakpour investigates. Lesson by Nazzy Pakpour, directed by Zedem Media. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Cells. Cell Membrane.… - [Lynn Margulis on her life, Symbiogenesis, Gaia Theory, Scienctific Practice and Effects of Money](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/endosymbiosis-gaia-theory-and-scientific-practice-lynne-margulis/): YouTube Video Biologist Lynn Margulis, recipient of the National Medal of Science, first wife of Carl Sagan, is interviewed by Jay Tischfield, chair of Genetics department at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Cells. Endosymbiosis. Gaia Theory. Scientific Practice. Lynn Margulis.] - [Your Body's Many Cries for Water, Dr Batmanghelidj](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/your-bodys-many-cries-for-water-dr-batmanghelidj/): YouTube Video Water, natural salt (not sodium) first, then diet and exercise in that order! From the author of the self-published sensation Your Body’s Many Cries for Water comes an all new book expanding on the healing powers of water. Asthma, allergies, arthritis, hypertension, depression, head-aches, diabetes, obesity, and MS. These are just some of the conditions and diseases that are caused by persistent dehydration. But there is a miracle solution that is readily available, all natural, and free: water. In WATER: FOR HEALTH, FOR HEALING, FOR LIFE, Dr. F. Batmanghelidj reveals how easy it is to obtain optimum health… - [Water, Cells, and Life, Dr Gerald Pollack](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/water-cells-and-life-dr-gerald-pollack/): YouTube Video What does water actually do in the formula for life? Water scientist and biomedical engineer Gerald Pollack shares new information and ideas about simple things we can do to charge up our human cells faster than our cell phones. The report from his lab will surprise you. Dr. Gerald Pollack is a professor at the University of Washington. Dr. Pollack’s research investigates biological motion and cell biology. His curiosity was piqued when he dissected a muscle cell and noticed the interior water did not run out, but stayed in place. Why was that? This led to his 1990… - [Johann Grander, the Waterman of Tirol: The Inventor of Revitalized Water](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/johann-grander-the-waterman-of-tirol-the-inventor-of-revitalized-water/): YouTube Video This is the story of John Grander from Austrian who was the inventor of revitalized water. In this video, you will learn about his life history, his thoughts about our life and the relationship we have with water. He believes that the water that we drink from the taps in our home is “dead” water. During transportation to our home – the chlorine, fluoride, industrial contaminants and “negative frequencies” from our electric power grid and wireless microwave technologies have killed the vital organisms that nourishes and detoxifies our body. He feels as do many others that have purchased… - [Water Memory, 2014 Documentary about Nobel Prize Laureate Luc Montagnier](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/water-memory-2014-documentary-about-nobel-prize-laureate-luc-montagnier/): YouTube Video Water is the key element of life, but new information is coming to light on the element which we thought we were so familiar with: information which could potentially re-imagine our tree of life. That is the belief shared by the advocates of a surprising theory called “water memory”. For Prof. Luc Montagnier, water has the ability to reproduce the properties of any substance it once contained. Water would have the ability to retain a memory of the properties of the molecules. What if Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, HIV and even cancer could be treated thanks to this controversial… - [Understanding Acidity, Alkalinity, and the Many Myths about pH, Dr Eric Berg](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/understanding-acidity-alkalinity-and-the-many-myths-about-ph-dr-eric-berg/): YouTube Video How important is maintaining acidity in your body? The acidity or alkalinity of a substance is measured using pH. The pH scale runs from 0 to 14, with 0 being the most acidic, 14 being the most alkaline, and 7 being neutral. You may not know this but, there are various mechanisms in your body that work together to maintain a proper pH balance throughout. In this video, Dr. Berg explains what pH Level means in the context of the various fluids in the body, and how to keep it at a healthy level. This resource is related… - [The Living State and Cancer, Albert Szent-Gyorgyi](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-living-state-and-cancer-albert-szent-gyorgyi/): Scientific Paper The surrounding world can be divided into two parts: alive and inanimate. What makes the difference is the subtle reactivity of living systems. The difference is so great that it is reasonable to suppose that what underlies life is a specific physical state, ‘the living state’. Living systems are built mainly of nucleic acids and proteins, the former are the guardians of the basic blueprint while the business of life is carried on by proteins. Proteins thus have to share the subtle reactivity of living systems. A closed shell protein molecule, however, has no electronic mobility, and has… - [The Acid and Alkaline Story: A Practical Ayurvedic Perspective, Jay. D. Mulder](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-acid-and-alkaline-story-a-practical-ayurvedic-perspective-jay-d-mulder/): Article 98% of Biological substances are acidic! In elementary chemistry there are fluids, powders, gases or liquids which are either acid, alkaline or neutrals. Of all living biological systems 98% are acidic, 2% are either neutral or alkaline. A grape, or grape leaf, lettuce, pineapple all fruits basically contain a total acid content. Grains are generally slightly acidic and flesh is on the acidic side. In good health saliva and urine are slightly acidic. Urine has a daily shift between alkaline in the afternoon acidic in the morning. This simply shows the ability of the bodies metabolic systems to clear… - [Elements in the Human Body](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/elements-in-the-human-body/): Handout A break-down of the elements present in the human body quantified as a percentage of body weight. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Elements. Carbon. Oxygen. Hydrogen. Nitrogen. Calcium. Phosphorous. Potassium. Sodium. Sodium. Sulfur. Chlorine. Magnesium. Boron. Chromium. Cobalt. Copper. Iron. Iodine. Flourine. Manganese. Molybdenum. Selenium. Zinc. Germanium.] - [Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons, Journal of Environmental and Public Health (2012)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/earthing-health-implications-of-reconnecting-the-human-body-to-the-earths-surface-electrons/): Scientific Paper Environmental medicine generally addresses environmental factors with a negative impact on human health. However, emerging scientific research has revealed a surprisingly positive and overlooked environmental factor on health: direct physical contact with the vast supply of electrons on the surface of the Earth. Modern lifestyle separates humans from such contact. The research suggests that this disconnect may be a major contributor to physiological dysfunction and unwellness. Reconnection with the Earth’s electrons has been found to promote intriguing physiological changes and subjective reports of well-being. Earthing (or grounding) refers to the discovery of benefits – including better sleep and… - [Mind Your Mitochondria, Terry Wahls MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/mind-your-mitochondria-terry-wahls-md/): YouTube Video Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor at the University of Iowa. Progressive multiple sclerosis, confined her to a wheelchair for years however, using a Paleo Diet, Dr. Wahls restored her health and now bikes to work. She is the author of Minding My Mitochondria. In her own words: ‘I have progressive Multiple Sclerosis and was confined to a tilt recline wheelchair. A professor of medicine, I studied the basic science literature about progressive brain diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s, the nutritional requirements of the brain and the Paleo Diet. Using what I learned, I created a… - [Mitochondria and Ageing, David Sinclair](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/mitochondria-and-ageing-david-sinclair/): YouTube Video Biologist David Sinclair from Harvard Medical School on alphaproteobacteria, reactive oxygen species, and why the nucleus and the mitochondrial genome are like a married couple. This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Oxidant and Antioxidant System. Anabolism and Catabolism. Cellular Respiration. Mitochondria. Ageing.] - [A Lecture on Mitochondria, Jody Nunnri](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/a-lecture-on-mitochondria-jody-nunnri/): YouTube Video Dr. Nunnari explains that mitochondria are derived from prokaryotes and played a pivotal role in the evolution of eukaryotes. In an aerobic environment, mitochondria produce energy, in the form of ATP. This energy allowed eukaryotes to develop into complex cells and organisms. Mitochondria are also fascinating because they have retained their own genome and are dynamic organelles that communicate with other compartments in the eukaryotic cell. This resource is related to Course V: Balance – Anabolism and Catabolism. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Oxidant and Antioxidant… - [Protein Synthesis (music video), Glenn Wolkenfield](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/protein-synthesis-music-video-glenn-wolkenfield/): YouTube Glenn Wokefield helps us remember the basics of protein synthesis with his music video. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Protein. Protein Synthesis.] - [Protein Synthesis, Transcription, and Translation, Bozeman](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/protein-synthesis-transcription-and-translation-bozeman/): YouTube Video Paul Andersen explains the central dogma of biology. He explains how genes in the DNA are converted to mRNA through the process of transcription. He then explains how ribosomes use this message to convert the mRNA to a functioning protein. He also shows you how to decode a gene by converting the DNA to complementary mRNA and then to the specific amino acids in a protein. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Protein.… - [Your Body's Molecular Machines](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/your-bodys-molecular-machines/): YouTube Video These are the molecular machines inside your body that make cell division possible. Animation by Drew Berry at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Protein.] - [The Protein Folding Problem: A major condundrum of science, Ken Dill](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-protein-folding-problem-a-major-condundrum-of-science-ken-dill/): YouTube Video For 50 years, the “protein folding problem” has been a major mystery. How does a miniature string-like chemical – the protein molecule – encode the functions of living organisms: how our muscles exert force, how our immune systems reject pathogens, how our eyes see our surroundings, how plants convert solar energy, and all the rest. Huge progress is being made. Moreover, these amazing nano-machines could play important roles in health and disease and commerce in the future. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course… - [The Therapeutic Potential of the Ketogenic Diet in Treating Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis International (2015)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-therapeutic-potential-of-the-ketogenic-diet-in-treating-progressive-multiple-sclerosis/): Scientific Paper Until recently, multiple sclerosis has been viewed as an entirely inflammatory disease without acknowledgment of the significant neurodegenerative component responsible for disease progression and disability. This perspective is being challenged by observations of a dissociation between inflammation and neurodegeneration where the neurodegenerative component may play a more significant role in disease progression. In this review, we explore the relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis. We review evidence that the ketogenic diet can improve mitochondrial function and discuss the potential of the ketogenic diet in treating progressive multiple sclerosis for which no treatment currently exists. This… - [The Nervous System and Metabolic Dysregulation: Emerging Evidence Converges on Ketogenic Diet Therapy, Frontiers in Neuroscience (2012)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-nervous-system-and-metabolic-dysregulation-emerging-evidence-converges-on-ketogenic-diet-therapy/): Scientific Paper A link between metabolism and brain function is clear. Since ancient times, epileptic seizures were noted as treatable with fasting, and historical observations of the therapeutic benefits of fasting on epilepsy were confirmed nearly 100 years ago. Shortly thereafter a high fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (KD) debuted as a therapy to reduce seizures. This strict regimen could mimic the metabolic effects of fasting while allowing adequate caloric intake for ongoing energy demands. Today, KD therapy, which forces predominantly ketone-based rather than glucose-based metabolism, is now well-established as highly successful in reducing seizures. Cellular metabolic dysfunction in the nervous… - [Ketogenic Diets as an Adjuvant Cancer Therapy: History and Potential Mechanism, Redox Biology (2014)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ketogenic-diets-as-an-adjuvant-cancer-therapy-history-and-potential-mechanism/): Scientific Paper Cancer cells, relative to normal cells, demonstrate significant alterations in metabolism that are proposed to result in increased steady-state levels of mitochondrial-derived reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as O2 and H2O2. It has also been proposed that cancer cells increase glucose and hydroperoxide metabolism to compensate for increased levels of ROS. Given this theoretical construct, it is reasonable to propose that forcing cancer cells to use mitochondrial oxidative metabolism by feeding ketogenic diets that are high in fats and low in glucose and other carbohydrates, would selectively cause metabolic oxidative stress in cancer versus normal cells. Increased metabolic… - [Ketogenic Diets and Pain, Journal of Child Neurology (2013)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ketogenic-diets-and-pain/): Scientific Paper Ketogenic diets are well-established as a successful anti-convulsant therapy. Based on overlap between mechanisms postulated to underlie pain and inflammation, and mechanisms postulated to underlie therapeutic effects of ketogenic diets, recent studies have explored the ability for ketogenic diets to reduce pain. Here we review clinical and basic research thus far exploring the impact of a ketogenic diet on thermal pain, inflammation, and neuropathic pain. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Keto. Ketogenic… - [Beyond Weight Loss: A Review of the Therapeutic Uses of a Very-Low-Carbohydrate (Ketogenic) Diet, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2013)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/beyond-weight-loss-a-review-of-the-therapeutic-uses-of-a-very-low-carbohydrate-ketogenic-diet/): Scientific Paper Very-low-carbohydrate diets or ketogenic diets have been in use since the 1920s as a therapy for epilepsy and can, in some cases, completely remove the need for medication. From the 1960s onwards they have become widely known as one of the most common methods for obesity treatment. Recent work over the last decade or so has provided evidence of the therapeutic potential of ketogenic diets in many pathological conditions, such as diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, acne, neurological diseases, cancer and the amelioration of respiratory and cardiovascular disease risk factors. The possibility that modifying food intake can be useful… - [Low-Carb, High-Fat (LCHF) Video Playlist: Talks and Lectures on YouTube](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/lchf-playlist-talks-and-lectures-on-youtube/): YouTube Videos Click here to navigate to the playlist, Ditch the Carbs, Love Your Life. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Low-Carb. LCHF.] - [Recent Developments in Low-Carb High-Fat (LCHF) and Nutritional Ketosis, Dr Stephen Phinney](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/recent-developments-in-low-carb-high-fat-lchf-and-nutritional-ketosis-dr-stephen-phinney/): YouTube Videos Dr. Phinney is a physician-scientist who has spent 35 years studying diet, exercise, fatty acids, and inflammation. He has published over 70 papers and several patents. He received his MD from Stanford University, his PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from MIT, and post-doctoral training at the University of Vermont and Harvard. PART 1 PART 2 This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Keto. LCHF.] - [Metabolic Therapies: Therapeutic Implications and Practical Applications, Dominic D'Agostino](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/metabolic-therapies-therapeutic-implications-and-practical-applications-dominic-aagostino/): YouTube Video Metabolic therapies that induce a state of mild ketosis from caloric restriction or the ketogenic diet offer neuroprotection against a wide range of pathologies, and continues to be an emerging strategy for the metabolic management of cancer. Severe dietary restriction of calories or carbohydrates is typically needed to produce a level of ketosis that achieves therapeutic benefits. Interestingly, the strategy to use exogenous ketones as an alternative fuel has not been exploited therapeutically. When administered orally in controlled dosages, ketone esters and other ketogenic agents can lower glucose and elevate plasma ketone levels comparable to levels achieved by… - [Ketosis and Brain Cancer, Andrew Scarborough](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ketosis-and-brain-cancer-andrew-scarborough/): YouTube Video Cancer has been a leading cause of death in the western world for some time now, but what is the best nutritional regime to address it? Andrew Scarborough was faced with massive seizures and migraines, followed by a belated diagnosis of Grade III Anaplastic Astrocytoma. This is a most serious form of brain cancer, invariably fatal. He researched extensively and learned that chemotherapy would do little or nothing for the genetic form of his disease. His oncologist admitted as much when confronted with the data. Thus Andrew was facing into a chemical regime which would stress his body,… - [The Many Facets of Keto Adaptation, Jeff Volek](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-many-facets-of-keto-adaptation-jeff-volek/): YouTube Video Obesity is a condition of excess fat accumulation in adipocytes where the person is literally stuck in storage mode diverting a disproportionate amount of calories into fat cells as opposed to oxidation. Thus it is more productive to think of obesity as a problem in ‘energy flow’ rather than energy expenditure (i.e., calories in, calories out). The most efficient approach to accelerate the body’s ability to access and burn body fat is to restrict dietary carbohydrate while increasing fat intake for a period of several weeks, after which fatty acids and ketones become the primary fuel at rest… - [Type 2 Diabetes: Minerals and Vitamins](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/type-2-diabetes-minerals-and-vitamins/): Handout An infographic detailing important minerals and vitamins for Diabetes and Insulin Resistance. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Insulin Resistance. Type 2 Diabetes. Vitamins and Supplementation.] - [Do Dietary Lectins Cause Disease?, British Medical Journal (1999)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/do-dietary-lectins-cause-disease/): Scientific Paper In 1988 a hospital launched a “healthy eating day” in its staff canteen at lunchtime. One dish contained red kidney beans, and 31 portions were served. At 3 pm one of the customers, a surgical registrar, vomited in theatre. Over the next four hours 10 more customers suffered profuse vomiting, some with diarrhoea. All had recovered by next day. No pathogens were isolated from the food, but the beans contained an abnormally high concentration of the lectin phytohaemagglutinin.1 Lectins are carbohydrate binding proteins present in most plants, especially seeds and tubers like cereals, potatoes, and beans. Until recently… - [Worldwide Cereal Production](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/worldwide-cereal-production/): Handout This table details the worldwide production of cereals measured in millions of metric tons, giving the annual figures for 1961, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Carbohydrates. Grains. Cereals.] - [The Gluten Free Diet](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-gluten-free-diet/): Handout Answering the question, “what foods contain gluten” isn’t as simple as a black and white answer. The following is a comprehensive (but not complete) list of foods that contain gluten. The list is broken up into two major segments – foods that absolutely contain gluten, and foods/food ingredients that may contain gluten. This list can be used as a guideline for those with gluten sensitivity or coeliac disease. Many items listed below are traditionally considered safe. However, it should be noted that many of the traditionally safe grains have been studied to cause and to contribute to damage yet… - [Concerns Over Use of Glyphosate-Based Herbicides and Risks Associated with Exposures, Environmental Health (2016)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/concerns-over-use-of-glyphosate-based-herbicides-and-risks-associated-with-exposures/): Scientific Paper The broad-spectrum herbicide glyphosate (common trade name “Roundup”) was first sold to farmers in 1974. Since the late 1970s, the volume of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) applied has increased approximately 100-fold. Further increases in the volume applied are likely due to more and higher rates of application in response to the widespread emergence of glyphosate-resistant weeds and new, pre-harvest, dessicant use patterns. GBHs were developed to replace or reduce reliance on herbicides causing well-documented problems associated with drift and crop damage, slipping efficacy, and human health risks. Initial industry toxicity testing suggested that GBHs posed relatively low risks to… - [The Dangers of Extruded Breakfast Cereals, Sally Fallon](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-dangers-of-extruded-breakfast-cereals-sally-fallon/): YouTube Video Sally Fallon explains how the process of extruding grains, the process used to make popular breakfast cereals, uses high temperatures and high pressure that damages the delicate proteins in these foods. At the time of this lecture, not a single paper had been published exploring the effects of extruded grains on health. Sally details two unpublished rat studies that paint a revealing picture of the potential effects of these highly processed foods on our health. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our… - [The Neurobiology of Gluten-Related Disease, Prof Hadjivassiliou](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-neurobiology-of-gluten-related-disease-prof-hadjivassiliou/): YouTube Video Consultant neurologist, Professor Hadjivassiliou, answers your many questions on neurological symptoms and dysfunction in people with coeliac disease and Dr Hoggard gives an insight into how changes in the brain, due to the effects of gluten, can be captured with imagery. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. This resource is related to Course VI: Nervous System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Carbohydrates.… - [Interview with Dr David Perlmutter, author of the Grain Brain](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/interview-with-dr-david-perlmutter-author-of-the-grain-brain/): Dr. David Perlmutter is a board certified Neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition, recognised for his cutting edge approach to eliminating gluten as the first step to working with neurological conditions. He is the author of the Better Brain Book, Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten, Power Up Your Brain, The Neuroscience of Enlightenment, and Grain Brain. In this lecture at the Gluten Summit. In this lecture he explores inflammation in the brain as the core driver of some of the major neurological conditions including Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease. This resource is related to Course… - [Epigenetic Effects of Butyrate: Potential Therapeutic Implications for Clinical Practice, Clinical Epigenetics (2012)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/epigenetic-effects-of-butyrate-potential-therapeutic-implications-for-clinical-practice/): Scientific Paper Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid derived from the microbial fermentation of dietary fibers in the colon. In the last decade, multiple beneficial effects of butyrate at an intestinal and extra-intestinal level have been demonstrated. The mechanisms of action of butyrate are different and many of these involve an epigenetic regulation of gene expression through the inhibition of histone deacetylase. There is a growing interest in butyrate because its impact on epigenetic mechanisms will lead to more specific and efficacious therapeutic strategies for the prevention and treatment of different diseases ranging from genetic/metabolic conditions to neurological degenerative… - [Leonardo da Vinci: Vortexes in the Human Heart](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/leonardo-da-vinci-vortexes-in-the-human-heart/): YouTube Video A look at Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches of the heart as part of his anatomical investigations. Here we are given an explanation of how he made a wax casting of the aorta and the sinuses of Valsalva at its base just above the aortic valve. He then made a glass model from the wax casting and experimented with injecting fluids into the sinuses of Valsalva. His insights have only recently been verified by modern medicine: that the movement of blood in this area of the heart creates vortices which contribute to the functioning of the valves. This resource… - [Human Heart, Cosmic Heart, Dr. Thomas Cowan](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/human-heart-cosmic-heart-dr-thomas-cowan/): YouTube Video Today’s guest has a fascinating relationship to the human heart. Struggling with heart disease himself, Dr. Thomas Cowan set to study the human heart not only in medical terms, you know, as a muscle that pumps blood, but also on a deeper level. Dr. Cowan was interested mostly in the work of Rudolf Steiner and his claim that the heart is not simply a pump. If so, what then is the heart? What is the relationship of the heart to the rest of the body? If we change how we look at the human heart, then how does… - [The London AS Diet](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-london-as-diet/): Handout Ankylosing Spondylitis Research Clinic (Professor Alan Ebringer), Department of Rheumatology, The Middlesex Hospital UCH School of Medicine and Infection, and Immunity Group, Division of Life Sciences, Kings College, London, UK. This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). Klebsiella. Low-carb. Prof Alan Ebringer.] - [Ankylosing Spondylitis Support Group](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ankylosing-spondylitis-support-group/): Recommended Website Hello and welcome to KickAS, the best source of support and information for those suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis, the associated spondyloarthropathies, Rheumatoid Arthritis and related ailments. Our mandate is to provide a safe, supportive place for individuals and their loved ones to share with, and learn from, the experience of others coping with chronic inflammatory arthritis. Ultimately our goal is to close this site for lack of AS sufferers but in the meantime we are deeply committed to KICKIN’ AS! As suggested in this post by one of our members, the KickAS discussion forums are much more than… - [Interview with Prof. Alan Ebringer](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/interview-with-prof-alan-ebringer/): YouTube Video Sean Codling interviews Prof. Alan Ebringer on Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). The interview includes the following: This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). Klebsiella. HLA B27. Prof Alan Ebringer.] - [The Road Back Foundation, founded by Thomas McPherson Brown MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-road-back-foundation-founded-by-thomas-mcpherson-brown-md/): Recommended Website This website is dedicated to advocating for antibiotic therapy as an effective treatment choice for rheumatic diseases. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Rheumatic Disease. Antibiotic Therapy. Thomas McPherson Brown MD.] - [7 Steps to Cure Histamine Intolerance, Chris Masterjohn](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/7-steps-to-cure-histamine-intolerance-chris-masterjohn/): YouTube Video This talk covers the following topics: This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Allergy. Mast Cells. Histamine. Histamine Intolerance. Diamine Oxidase (DAO). Methylation. Christopher Masterjohn.] - [Histamine Intolerance, Dr Georgia Edes](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/histamine-intolerance-dr-georgia-edes/): YouTube Video A great talk on Georgia Ede’s personal experience with histamine intolerance and why freshness matters. This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Allergy. Mast Cells. Histamine. Histamine Intolerance. Diamine Oxidase (DAO). Dr Georgia Edes.] - [Nebulizing Magnesium and other Medicinals, Dr Sircus](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/nebulizing-magnesium-and-other-medicinals-dr-sircus/): Online Article Nebulized medicines get sprayed directly onto the lung tissues where they can most easily be absorbed locally by the lung and bronchial cells. In this article Dr Sircus explains: Click here to read the article. This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Allergy. Asthma. Nebulizing. Dr Sircus.] - [Histamine Intolerance, MTHFR and Methylation. Dr Ben Lynch](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/histamine-intolerance-mthfr-and-methylation-dr-ben-lynch/): Article In this article Dr Ben Lynch revises some basic concepts to do with histamine such as what histamine actually does in the body; what histamine intolerance is; what factors contribute to histamine intolerance; the genes associated with histamine intolerance; and the symptoms associated with histamine intolerance. He also gets into the role of methylation, as well as the importance of stabilising cell membranes. Click here to read the article. [Immune System. Allergy. Mast Cells. Histamine. Histamine Intolerance. MTHFR. Methylation. Dr Ben Lynch.] - [Does SIBO Affect Histamine Intolerance and DAO?, Dr Ben Lynch](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/does-sibo-affect-histamine-intolerance-and-dao-dr-ben-lynch/): Online Article An article by Dr Ben Lynch that breaks down the link between Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and histamine intolerance via excess inflammation in the gut and its affects on the DAO enzyme. Click here to access the article. This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. SIBO. Allergy. Histamine. Diamine Oxidase (DAO). Histamine Intolerance. Methylation. Dr Ben Lynch.] - [Healing Histamine](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/healing-histamine/): Recommended Website A website dedicated to healing histamine intolerance through dietary changes. Alongside some free information, there are workshops and downloadable guides on sale. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Allergy. Mast Cells. Histamine. Histamine Intolerance.] - [How to Address the Root Cause of Your Asthma, Chris Kresser](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/how-to-address-the-root-cause-of-your-asthma-chris-kresser/): YouTube Video In Functional Medicine, the goal is always to look for the root cause of a disease. When it comes to asthma, immune system dysregulation is often to blame. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris Kresser explains four common asthma triggers and talks about how to balance your immune system. The following topics are covered in this episode: This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Immune System Dysregulation. Allergy. Mast Cells. Asthma. Chris… - [The Infection Game: Life is an Arms Race, Dr Sarah Myhill](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-infection-game-life-is-an-arms-race-dr-sarah-myhill/): Book Recommendation Dr Myhill, ably supported by Craig Robinson, writes: ‘It is generally believed that infection is a killer of the past. Wrong – research now shows that our big killers, from cancers and coronaries to dementia and diabetes are largely infection-driven. Indeed, it is difficult to find a pathology that does not have an infectious associate. Cheap and effective defences are within the grasp of all of us. We have all the weapons we need to win the arms race. Our new book provides the intellectual imperatives and practical know-how to conquer the established, prevent the potential and postpone… - [Polly Matzinger Recaps 65 Years of Immunological Theory in One Diagram](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/polly-matzinger-recaps-65-years-of-immunological-theory-in-one-diagram/): YouTube Polly Matzinger, of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases presents on the Danger Model at the OHTN Back to Basic research conference in Toronto. In this section of her presentation, Polly uses overhead projection to illustrate major developments in immunological theory over the past 65 years. This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Immune System. Self-Non-Self Model. Danger Model. Polly Matzinger.] - [Tuberculosis: Contagion, Al Jazeera](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/tuberculosis-contagion-al-jazeera/): YouTube Video Explores the resurgence of TB in India where a mutant strain of the bacteria has become totally resistant to all first and second line treatments. One third of the world’s population is currently infected with TB, and most of the mutated strains are now multi-drug-resistant (MDR-TB) or extensively-drug-resistant (XDR-TB). This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Respiratory System. Tuberculosis (TB). MDR-TB. XDR-TB.] - [The Energetics of Bioenergetics (Trailer), Dr Alexander Lowen MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-energetics-of-bioenergetics-trailer-dr-alexander-lowen-md/): YouTube Video A lovely video on the body mind ‘problem’ – so linked to the breath. A rare recording featuring Alexander Lowen, M.D. in his own words as he presents and demonstrates the fundamental principles and exercises of Bioenergetics. Filmed at the International Institute of Bioenergetics Analysis’ Conference in Pawling, NY during the spring of 1998, this film offers an extraordinary opportunity to see and hear Dr. Lowen at work. This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Respiratory… - [Oxygen Transport Presentation](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/oxygen-transport-presentation/): YouTube Video Covers some basics including respiratory anatomy; gaseous exchange via partial pressure differentials; the relationship between oxygen and haemoglobin; and the oxygen dissociation curve. Great for visual learners. This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Respiratory System. Gaseous Exchange. Partial Pressure Differentials. Haemoglobin. Oxygen Dissociation Curve.] - [Anxiety, Panic Disorder, ​and Depression, Patrick McKeown](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/anxiety-panic-disorder-and-depression-patrick-mckeown/): YouTube Video This presentation looks at breathing pattern disorders, exhaustion, anxiety, and panic attacks, and recommends the Buteyko breathing method to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, panic, and depression. This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Respiratory System. Breath. Mental Health. Anxiety. Panic Disorders. Depression. Patrick McKeown.] - [Guidance for Distinguishing Bacterial vs Viral Throat Infections](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/guidance-for-distinguishing-bacterial-vs-viral-throat-infections/): Clinical Assessment Tool A simple questionnaire that helps to establish whether a throat infection is likely bacterial or viral in nature. Click here to access the tool. This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Respiratory System. Throat Infections.] - [3 Simple Brain Training Tips to Improve Your Digestion](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/3-simple-brain-training-tips-to-improve-your-digestion/): YouTube Video This video covers the issue of brain-gut connection disorders. There are cases where gut support involves needs to come from the brain down in order to re-establish connections and plasticity – brain to vagus to the enteric nervous system. The key approach is the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerve which activates the migrating motor complex and then releases digestive enzymes, etc. Interventions discussed include gargling; inducing the gag reflex; and the use of coffee enemas. This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in… - [Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/fracture-risk-assessment-tool-frax/): Assessment Tool The FRAX® tool has been developed to evaluate fracture risk of patients. It is based on individual patient models that integrate the risks associated with clinical risk factors as well as bone mineral density (BMD) at the femoral neck. FRAXplus® contains the most up-to-date FRAX calculators, freely available. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course XIV: Our Crystalline Core. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Musculoskeletal System. Fracture Risk.] - [How to Manage Your Magnesium Status, Christopher Masterjohn](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/how-to-manage-your-magnesium-status-christopher-masterjohn/): Podcast Magnesium is needed for literally everything in the body. When you don’t have enough, the most common problems are twitching, muscle cramps or spasms, heart palpitations, and weakness, plus other signs and symptoms discussed in the video. In this episode, Christopher Masterjohn teaches how to look for its deficiency, how to use three different lab measurements to monitor your magnesium status, and how to fix a problem if you find one. [This is a paid episode of the Mastering Nutrition podcast.] Click here to access this episode of the Mastering Nutrition podcast. This resource is related to Course XIV:… - [Balancing Calcium and Phosphorus in the Diet, and the Importance of Measuring Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Christopher Masterjohn](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/balancing-calcium-and-phosphorus-in-the-diet-and-the-importance-of-measuring-parathyroid-hormone-pth-christopher-masterjohn/): Podcast In this episode, Christopher Masterjohn answers a listener’s question about whether to worry about phosphorus intake and whether a high phosphorus intake is okay as long as it is balanced by calcium. He describes the biochemistry and physiology of the system that regulates calcium and phosphorus, their distribution in foods, how to determine the right balance in the diet, and how to use parathyroid hormone (PTH) as a blood measurement to assess whether the dietary balance is working for an individual. Click here to access the episode in the Mastering Nutrition podcast. This resource is related to Course XIV:… - [Sarcopenia Lecture, Dr. Austin Baraki](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sarcopenia-lecture-dr-austin-baraki/): YouTube Video In this clinical talk, Dr Austin Baraki describes the common condition of Sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is an imbalance in muscle metabolism in the direction of catabolic processes. It is diagnosed by low muscle strength, quantity, and performance – in essence, ‘chronic muscle failure’. He makes the point that inactive adults lose 3-8% of their muscle mass per decade after the age of 30, and that there are over 23 studies correlating muscle strength with all-cause mortality. He discusses the need for variable amounts of dietary protein depending on age, level of activity, and health status. Counterintuitively, in older, inactive,… - [From Seafood to Sunshine: A New Understanding of Vitamin D Safety, Christopher Masterjohn](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/from-seafood-to-sunshine-a-new-understanding-of-vitamin-d-safety-christopher-masterjohn/): Article Vitamin D may be one of the most fundamentally important building blocks available to us for creating and sustaining vibrant health. In addition to its classically understood role in bone formation and calcium absorption, research has uncovered myriad roles for vitamin D, ranging from increasing muscular coordination to preventing cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases and radiation-induced tissue damage.1 Yet vitamin D is also considered to be “the most toxic of all vitamins.”2 It is therefore crucial for us to understand just how much vitamin D is necessary for optimal health and just how much can be toxic. Click here to read… - [The Mysterious World Under the Skin, The Fascia Guide](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-fascia-guide/): Documentary Get a deeper introduction to new Fascia Research with the 2018 German documentary “The mysterious world under the skin”. Including interviews with Carla Stecco, Robert Schleip, Tom Myers, Jean Claude Guimberteau and many more Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course XIV: Our Crystalline Core. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Musculoskeletal System. Fascia.] - [Gil Hedley](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/gil-hedley/): Online Courses The material available at www.gilhedley.com represents Gil Hedley’s current intention to bring Integral Anatomy to the world via online courses, presentations, and content designed to cultivate a deeper experience and appreciation of the human form on the part of all who share an interest in the gift of the human body. Click here to access the website. There are a number of free online video courses. This resource is related to Course XIV: Our Crystalline Core. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Musculoskeletal System. Anatomy. Gil Hedley.] - [Walk This Way, Esther Gokhale](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/walk-this-way-esther-gokhale/): YouTube Video There is compelling evidence that over the past 100 years the populations of industrialized countries have drifted away from the somatic heritage of their forbearers. We have adopted postural habits which are dramatically different from those used historically and still found in non-industrialized peoples today. Modern “adaptations”, such as tucking the pelvis and S-shaping the spine have had detrimental effects on the biomechanics of our gait and structure, generating an epidemic of foot, knee and back problems. Restoration of healthy and sustainable functioning requires a return to natural alignment, our Primal Architecture. The Gokhale Method is a systematic… - [Sitting: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, Esther Gokhale](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sitting-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-esther-gokhale/): YouTube Video Sitting is an activity as old as our species. Our ancestors sat to tan hides, weave baskets, and make pottery. The Buddha sat to achieve enlightenment and meditators around the world continue the tradition today. In recent times, sitting has come under attack in slogans such as “Sitting Kills, Moving Heals” and “Sitting is the New Smoking.” What is the evidence against sitting? Are there benefits to sitting? How can we avail ourselves of the benefits and curtail the risks of sitting? Are there healthy ways to sit? The Gokhale Method’s unique perspective on sitting can help you… - [Mind Health 360 – Head to Toe Mental Health with Kirkland Newman](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/mind-health-360-head-to-toe-mental-health-with-kirkland-newman/): Podcast If you, your loved ones, or clients suffer from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, poor attention, mood swings, etc… and want to find sustainable solutions, then this show is for you. Leading integrative mental health experts from around the world are interviewed to help you understand the root causes of these symptoms – many of which may surprise you – and suggest solutions to help you heal. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our… - [Functional Medicine for Depressive Disorder: Advances in the Treatment Paradigm, Robert Hedaya MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/functional-medicine-for-depressive-disorder-advances-in-the-treatment-paradigm-robert-hedaya-md/): YouTube Video Recent literature proves that depression is a multifactorial syndrome, co-morbid with many chronic illnesses, by virtue of shared biological mechanisms. This knowledge offers advanced treatment approaches beyond those emanating from the current psycho-social and neurotransmitter models of depression. The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine is pleased to share lectures from the Grand Rounds presentations. A series featuring pioneers and thought leaders in Functional Medicine. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses… - [Depression, the Immune-Brain Interface, and Whole-Body Hyperthermia, Dr Charles Raison](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/depression-the-immune-brain-interface-and-whole-body-hyperthermia-dr-charles-raison/): YouTube Video A fascinating interview with Dr Charles Raison on depression and its ancient evolutionary links to our immune system. As a professor and researcher in the field of psychiatry, he takes us on whirlwind tour of insights he has gained in the course of his career including discussions on why people with a predisposition to depression likely have robust immune responses to infection. Systemic inflammation becomes a central talking point: the nuance of the necessity and benefit of low levels of inflammation versus chronic, runaway inflammation is discussed; the costs and benefits of inflammation; the role of immuno-metabolic disturbances… - [Brainwashed: The Mainstreaming of Nutritional Mythology, Georgia Ede MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/brainwashed-the-mainstreaming-of-nutritional-mythology-georgia-ede-md/): YouTube Video Georgia Ede, MD, is a nutritional psychiatrist who is “passionate about the care — the proper care and feeding of the human brain,” she tells the audience at a CrossFit Health event on Dec. 15, 2019. During her presentation, Ede delineates the various ways authoritative bodies such as the USDA and World Health Organization, through their spread of unscientific dietary guidelines that are rife with misinformation, have complicated her efforts to help patients eat healthfully. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library… - [Our Descent into Madness: Modern Diets and the Global Mental Health Crisis, Dr Georgia Ede](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/our-descent-into-madness-modern-diets-and-the-global-mental-health-crisis-dr-georgia-ede/): YouTube Video Dr. Georgia Ede received her B.A. in Biology from Carleton College in Minnesota, then spent seven years as a research assistant in the fields of biochemistry, wound healing, and diabetes before going on to earn an M.D. from the University of Vermont College Of Medicine. Dr. Ede then completed her residency in general adult psychiatry at Harvard’s Cambridge Hospital in 2002 and was a staff psychopharmacologist at Harvard University Health Services from 2007 to 2013. In 2013 she left Harvard to become the psychiatrist for Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she provides nutrition consults as well as… - [Nutritional Psychiatry in the Real World, Dr Georgia Ede](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/nutritional-psychiatry-in-the-real-world-dr-georgia-ede/): YouTube Video Dr. Georgia Ede received her B.A. in Biology from Carleton College in Minnesota, then spent seven years as a research assistant in the fields of biochemistry, wound healing and diabetes before going on to earn an M.D. from the University of Vermont College Of Medicine. Dr. Ede then completed her residency in general adult psychiatry at Harvard’s Cambridge Hospital in 2002 and was a staff psychopharmacologist at Harvard University Health Services from 2007 to 2013. In 2013 she left Harvard to become the psychiatrist for Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts where she provides nutrition consults as well as… - [The Hidden Epidemic, Robert Whitaker](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-hidden-epidemic-robert-whitaker/): YouTube Video This is a companion piece to the film – Jordan Peterson and the Hidden Epidemic. The Canadian psychologist and celebrity Jordan Peterson recently broke his near-year long silence and described his debilitating illness as the result of benzodiazepine dependence. Robert Whitaker is an investigative journalist, shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize, and the author of several books about the long term effects of psychiatric drugs including Anatomy of an Epidemic. In this interview with Rebel Wisdom’s David Fuller, he explains how the situation that Jordan Peterson found himself in is all too common, and affects many millions of people… - [Informational Theory of Aging, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Resveratrol, and More, Dr David Sinclair](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/informational-theory-of-aging-nicotinamide-mononucleotide-resveratrol-and-more-dr-david-sinclair/): YouTube Video David A. Sinclair, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biological Mechanisms of Aging. He is the co-founder of the journal Aging, where he serves as co-chief editor. Dr. Sinclair’s work focuses on understanding the mechanisms that drive human aging and identifying ways to slow or reverse aging’s effects. In particular, he has examined the role of sirtuins in disease and aging, with special emphasis on how sirtuin activity is modulated by compounds produced by the body as well as those consumed… - [Why Cancer Cells Develop From Normal Cells? Nuclear Transfer Studies and More](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/why-cancer-cells-develop-from-normal-cells-nuclear-transfer-studies-and-more/): YouTube Video Presented by Dr. George Yu Clinical Professor of Urological Cancer Surgery George Washington University Medical Center Aegis Medical and Research Associates. In this short clip he explains why the core driver of cancer is not genetic but rather the state of health of the mitochondria. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Cancer. Cells. Mitochondria. Nucleus.] - [The Ketogenic Diet and Cancer: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks, Colin Champ MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-ketogenic-diet-and-cancer-teaching-an-old-dog-new-tricks-colin-champ-md/): YouTube Video Colin Champ, MD, is an oncologist and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he heads the diet and nutrition division of the Integrative Oncology Department. His research focuses on diet, exercise, and lifestyle optimization for cancer treatment and prevention. His work has been published in many peer-reviewed journals and he has been featured by multiple media sources, including the National Institute of Health, Sanjay Gupta’s Gupta Guide on Medpage, and the Boston Globe. He is the author of Misguided Medicine and is an avid online blogger of a range of health-related topics. This resource… - [Cancer as a Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease, Thomas Seyfried, PhD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/cancer-as-a-mitochondrial-metabolic-disease-thomas-seyfried-phd/): YouTube Video Thomas Seyfried PhD, Professor of Biology at Boston College. Thomas N. Seyfried is Professor of Biology at Boston College. He received his Ph.D. in Genetics and Biochemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1976. He did his undergraduate work at the University of New England where he recently received the distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. He also holds a Master’s degree in genetics from Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Thomas Seyfried served with distinction in the United States Army’s First Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War, and received numerous medals and commendations. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow in… - [Home-made Baby Formula, Weston A. Price](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/home-made-baby-formula-weston-price/): Recipe, Article These homemade baby formulas were created by Mary Enig, PhD and first published in the book Nourishing Traditions. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Metabolism. Nutrition. Protein. Home-Made Baby Formula. Weston A. Price.] - [Gelatin, stress, and longevity, Ray Peat](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/gelatin-ray-peat/): Article The main bulk of an animal’s body consists of water, protein, fat and bones. Fat tissue and bone aremetabolically more quiescent than the protein-water systems. During stress or starvation, or evenhibernation, animals lose lean mass faster than fat. The amino acids that constitute protein have many hormone-like functions in their free state. In this article Ray Peat details the link between protein break-down and stress and the role of gelatin-rich foods in combating degenerative and inflammatory diseases. This resource is related to Course III: Metabolism – Maintaining Structure, Ensuring Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from… - [The DUTCH Test](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-dutch-test/): Website The site includes some educational webinars on interpreting the results and is a good revision of the steroidal hormone pathways. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course VIII: Endocrine System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Endocrine System. Hormones. Streroidal Hormones. Dutch Test.] - [Dr Fiona McCulloch ND: PCOS Treatment Protocols](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dr-fiona-mcculloch-nd-pcos-treatment-protocols/): Website Dr Fiona McCulloch ND has some clear and helpful treatment protocols for PCOS. She includes a range of medicinal plants. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course VIII: Endocrine System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Endocrine System. Hormones. Androgens. PCOS. Dr Fiona McCulloch ND.] - [Neurosteroids and Potential Therapeutics: Focus on Pregnenalone, Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2016)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/neurosteroids-and-potential-therapeutics-focus-on-pregnenalone-journal-of-steroid-biochemistry-and-molecular-biology-2016/): Scientific Paper Considerable evidence from preclinical and clinical studies shows that steroids and in particularneurosteroids are important endogenous modulators of several brain-related functions. In this context, it remains to be elucidated whether neurosteroids may serve as biomarkers in the diagnosis of disorders and might have therapeutic potential for the treatment of these disorders. Pregnenolone (PREG) is the main steroid synthesized from cholesterol in mammals and invertebrates. PREG has three main sources of synthesis, the gonads, adrenal glands and brain and is submitted to various metabolizing pathways which are modulated depending on various factors including species, steroidogenic tissues and steroidogenic enzymes.… - [Oxytocin Shapes the Neural Circuitry of Trust and Trust Adaptation in Humans, Neuron (2008)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/oxytocin-shapes-the-neural-circuitry-of-trust-and-trust-adaptation-in-humans-neuron-2008/): Scientific Paper Trust and betrayal of trust are ubiquitous in human societies. Recent behavioral evidence shows that the neuropeptide oxytocin increases trust among humans, thus offering a unique chance of gaining a deeper understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying trust and the adaptation to breach of trust. We examined the neural circuitry of trusting behavior by combining the intranasal, double-blind, administration of oxytocin with fMRI. We find that subjects in the oxytocin group show no change in their trusting behavior after they learned that their trust had been breached several times while subjects receiving placebo decrease their trust. This difference… - [DHEA: Hypes and Hopes, Drugs (2014)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dhea-hypes-and-hopes-drugs-2014/): Scientific Paper Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfated form dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) are the most abundant circulating steroid hormones in humans. In animal studies, their low levels have been associated with age-related involuntary changes, including reduced lifespan. Extrapolation of animal data to humans turned DHEA into a ‘superhormone’ and an ‘anti-aging’ panacea. It has been aggressively marketed and sold in large quantities as a dietary supplement. Recent double-blind, placebo-controlled human studies provided evidence to support some of these claims. In the elderly,DHEA exerts an immunomodulatory action, increasing the number of monocytes, T cells expressing T-cell receptor gamma/delta (TCRcd) and natural killer… - [Natural Products and Aromatase Inhibitors, National Institute of Health (2011)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/natural-products-and-aromatase-inhibitors-national-institute-of-health-2011/): Scientific Paper With the clinical success of several synthetic aromatase inhibitors (AIs) in the treatment of postmenopausal estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, researchers have also been investigating also the potential of natural products as AIs. Natural products from terrestrial and marine organisms provide a chemically diverse array of compounds not always available through current synthetic chemistry techniques. Natural products that have been used traditionally for nutritional or medicinal purposes (e.g., botanical dietary supplements) may also afford AIs with reduced side effects. A thorough review of the literature regarding natural product extracts and secondary metabolites of plant, microbial, and marine origin that… - [Endocrine Disruption, Environmental Justice, and the Ivory Tower, Tyrone Hayes](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/endocrine-disruption-environmental-justice-and-the-ivory-tower-tyrone-hayes/): YouTube Video Dr. Tyrone Hayes discusses his journey as a scientist: initially just a “young boy who really liked frogs,” he would go on to earn worldwide fame for his work on the harmful effects of the pesticide atrazine. Arguing that “those who have the privilege to know, have the duty to act,” Dr. Hayes details his decade-long feud with Syngenta, the manufacturer of atrazine, as well as his acute observation that those who suffer most from the environmental impacts of harmful chemicals tend to be the socioeconomically-disadvantaged and racial or ethnic minorities. At the University of California, Berkeley, and… - [Ray Peat on YouTube](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ray-peat-on-youtube/): YouTube Channel Many interesting talks on a wide variety of topics. Ray Peat had a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He started work with progesterone and related hormones in 1968. In papers in Physiological Chemistry and Physics (1971 and 1972) and in his dissertation (University of Oregon, 1972), he outlined his ideas regarding progesterone, and the hormones closely related to it,… - [Ray Peat Website](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ray-peat-website/): Website Many interesting and in depth articles and talks. Ray Peat had a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He started work with progesterone and related hormones in 1968. In papers in Physiological Chemistry and Physics (1971 and 1972) and in his dissertation (University of Oregon, 1972), he outlined his ideas regarding progesterone, and the hormones closely related to it, as protectors… - [Slow Relaxation of Ankle Reflex (Woltman's Sign), Prakash C. Malshe](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/slow-relaxation-of-ankle-reflex-woltmans-sign-prakash-c-malshe/): YouTube Videos Hypothyroidism causes swelling, constipation, cold intolerance, bradycardia, dry skin, hoarse voice, and slow relaxation of ankle jerks. Hypothyroid individuals can not convert beta carotene into Vitamin A and if the individual is vegetarean, fetures of Vitamin A deficiency can also be found. In this case follicular hyperkeratosis is due to vitamin A deficiency. Bradycardia and puffiness/swelling can also occur in chronic renal failure and this diagnosis must not be missed (get a blood urea and creatinine). If hypothyroidism occurs in early childhood there is mental retardation which makes the child a ‘cretin’. Once mental retardation has set in,… - [Thyroid Function, Ray Peat and Gary Null](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/thyroid-function-ray-peat-and-gary-null/): YouTube Video Ray Peat had a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He started work with progesterone and related hormones in 1968. In papers in Physiological Chemistry and Physics (1971 and 1972) and in his dissertation (University of Oregon, 1972), he outlined his ideas regarding progesterone, and the hormones closely related to it, as protectors of the body’s structure and energy against… - [Thyroid, Ray Peat and Daniel Royal](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/thyroid-ray-peat-and-daniel-royal/): YouTube Video Ray Peat had a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with specialization in physiology. The schools he taught at include: the University of Oregon, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. He started work with progesterone and related hormones in 1968. In papers in Physiological Chemistry and Physics (1971 and 1972) and in his dissertation (University of Oregon, 1972), he outlined his ideas regarding progesterone, and the hormones closely related to it, as protectors of the body’s structure and energy against… - [Hypometabolism: A Modern Pandemic, Steve Fowkes](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/hypometabolism-a-modern-pandemic-steve-fowkes/): YouTube Videos “Hypometabolism: A Modern Pandemic” is the subject of Steve Fowkes’ presentation at Silicon Valley Health Institute on November 17, 2016. Steve Fowkes is a longstanding member of this community and was actually the first speaker when the Smart Life Forum was started by Katherine Grosz more than two decades ago. Most members know of him as the guy who answers a lot of the questions at the beginning of the meetings. But Steve has been researching biochemistry, nutrition, metabolism and aging for more than 40 years. He is an author, editor, public speaker, and consultant to companies and… - [Mitochondria: A new therapeutic target in chronic kidney disease, Nutrition and Metabolism (2015)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/mitochondria-a-new-therapeutic-target-in-chronic-kidney-disease-nutrition-and-metabolism-2015/): Scientific Paper Cellular metabolic changes during chronic kidney disease (CKD) may induce higher production of oxygen radicals that play a significant role in the progression of renal damage and in the onset of important comorbidities. This condition seems to be in part related to dysfunctional mitochondria that cause an increased electron “leakage” from the respiratory chain during oxidative phosphorylation with a consequent generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS are highly active molecules that may oxidize proteins, lipids and nucleic acids with a consequent damage of cells and tissues. To mitigate this mitochondria-related functional impairment, a variety of agents (including… - [Conception to Birth (visualised), Alexander Tsiaras](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/conception-to-birth-visualised-alexander-tsiaras/): YouTube Video Image-maker Alexander Tsiaras shares a powerful medical visualization, showing human development from conception to birth and beyond. This resource is related to Course VIII: Endocrine System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Endocrine System. Hormones. Reproductive System. Conception. Childbirth. Alexander Tsiaras.] - [How Do Your Hormones Work?, Emma Bryce](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/how-do-your-hormones-work-emma-bryce/): YouTube Video Over our lifetimes, our bodies undergo a series of extraordinary metamorphoses: we grow, experience puberty, and many of us reproduce. Behind the scenes, the endocrine system works constantly to orchestrate these changes. Emma Bryce explains how this system regulates everything from your sleep to the rhythm of your beating heart, exerting its influence over each and every one of your cells. Lesson by Emma Bryce, animation by Daniel Gray. This resource is related to Course VIII: Endocrine System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Endocrine System. Hormones. Emma… - [Nurturing Resilience: Helping Clients Move Forward from Developmental Trauma – An Integrative Somatic Approach, Kathy Kain and Stephen Terrell](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/nurturing-resilience-helping-clients-move-forward-from-developmental-trauma-an-integrative-somatic-approach-kathy-kain-and-stephen-terrell/): Book Recommendation A practical, integrated approach for therapists working with child and adult patients impacted by developmental trauma and attachment difficulties—featuring a foreword by Waking the Tiger author, Peter Levine. Kathy L. Kain and Stephen J. Terrell draw on fifty years of their combined clinical and teaching experience to provide this clear road map for understanding the complexities of early trauma and its related symptoms. Experts in the physiology of trauma, the authors present an introduction to their innovative somatic approach that has evolved to help thousands improve their lives. Synthesizing across disciplines—Attachment, Polyvagal, Neuroscience, Child Development Theory, Trauma, and Somatics—this book provides… - [Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain, Carol Gerhardt](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/why-love-matters-how-affection-shapes-a-babys-brain-carol-gerhardt/): Book Recommendation Why Love Matters explains why love is essential to brain development in the early years of life, particularly to the development of our social and emotional brain systems, and presents the startling discoveries that provide the answers to how our emotional lives work. Sue Gerhardt considers how the earliest relationship shapes the baby’s nervous system, with lasting consequences, and how our adult life is influenced by infancy despite our inability to remember babyhood. She shows how the development of the brain can affect future emotional well being, and goes on to look at specific early ‘pathways’ that can affect… - [Becoming Attached: First Relationships and How they Shape Our Capacity to Love, Robert Karen](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/becoming-attached-first-relationships-and-how-they-shape-our-capacity-to-love-robert-karen/): Book Recommendation The struggle to understand the infant-parent bond ranks as one of the great quests of modern psychology, one that touches us deeply because it holds so many clues to how we become who we are. How are our personalities formed? How do our early struggles with our parents reappear in the way we relate to others as adults? Why do we repeat with our own children–seemingly against our will–the very behaviors we most disliked about our parents? In Becoming Attached, psychologist and noted journalist Robert Karen offers fresh insight into some of the most fundamental and fascinating questions of… - [The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-body-keeps-the-score-brain-mind-and-body-in-the-healing-of-trauma-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/): Book Recommendation Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments – from neurofeedback and… - [In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness, Peter Levine](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/in-an-unspoken-voice-how-the-body-releases-trauma-and-restores-goodness-peter-levine/): Book Recommendation In this culmination of his life’s work, Peter A. Levine draws on his broad experience as a clinician, a student of comparative brain research, a stress scientist and a keen observer of the naturalistic animal world to explain the nature and transformation of trauma in the body, brain and psyche. In an Unspoken Voice is based on the idea that trauma is neither a disease nor a disorder, but rather an injury caused by fright, helplessness and loss that can be healed by engaging our innate capacity to self-regulate high states of arousal and intense emotions. Enriched with a coherent… - [The Compassionate Mind, Paul Gilbert](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-compassionate-mind-paul-gilbert/): Book Recommendation Throughout history people have sought to cope with a life that is often stressful and hard. We have actually known for some time that developing compassion for oneself and others can help us face up to and win through the hardship and find a sense of inner peace. However in modern societies we rarely focus on this key process that underpins successful coping and happiness and can be quick to dismiss the impact of modern living on our minds and well-being. Instead we concentrate on ‘doing, achieving’ and having’. Now, bestselling author and leading authority on depression, Professor… - [Attachment and Conscious Parenting, Dr Gabor Mate](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/attachment-and-conscious-parenting-dr-gabor-mate/): YouTube Video Gabor Mate, MD, author of Hold On to Your Kids, is interviewed by Lisa Reagan for Pathways to Family Wellness at his Kids, Culture and Chaos talk in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the spring of 2011. The event was hosted by Belvedere Integrated Healing Arts. What conditions do children need for healthy development, and therefore what is lacking in the environment today? He highlights attachment relationships as the core issue. These attachments extend beyond the atomised family – where is the village and tribe? If one looks at the key brain circuits that need to be developed in a… - [Presentations on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience, and Equity, Nadine Burke Harris](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/presentations-on-adverse-childhood-experiences-resilience-and-equity-nadine-burke-harris/): YouTube Video Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those who’ve experienced high levels of trauma are at triple the risk for heart disease and lung cancer. An impassioned plea for pediatric medicine to confront the prevention and treatment of trauma, head-on. This resource is related to Course VI: Nervous System. If you are… - [Reflections on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, Dr Vincent Felitti](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/reflections-on-the-adverse-childhood-experiences-ace-study-dr-vincent-felitti/): YouTube Video Dr. Vincent Felitti, Director of the California Institutes of Preventive Medicine, presents his pioneering research examining Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), and the lifelong impacts that those experiences can have on children who endure them. This resource is related to Course VI: Nervous System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Trauma. Stress. PTSD. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Dr Vincent Felitti.] - [Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/brain-mind-and-body-in-the-healing-of-trauma-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/): YouTube Video In this talk Bessel van der Kolk MD explores his decades-long research into trauma and PTSD which started when he was working with Vietnam veterans in the 1960s. However, as he points out, beyond men returning from war, trauma is pervasive in our society. In relating these experiences back to our physiology, connections are made between prolonged and elevated levels of stress and our general state of health or disease. This resource is related to Course VI: Nervous System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Trauma. Stress. PTSD.… - [The Science of Feeling Safe: Polyvagal Theory, an interview with Dr Stephen Porges](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-science-of-feeling-safe-polyvagal-theory-an-interview-with-dr-stephen-porges/): YouTube Video Jim Donovan of Donovan Health speaks with Dr. Stephen Porges about the Polyvagal Theory. Listen as they discuss: How the vagus nerve is a conduit for mind-body connection. Why a mother’s lullaby helps us calm down through a structure in the middle ear. How higher vagal tone is related to better health. What is “violation of expectancy” and how we can use it for good. How a person’s nervous system can “retune” due to illness or trauma history – and much more! This resource is related to Course VI: Nervous System. If you are interested in purchasing this… - [Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams, Matthew Walker](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/why-we-sleep-the-new-science-of-sleep-and-dreams-matthew-walker/): Book Recommendation Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don’t sleep. Compared to the other basic drives in life—eating, drinking, and reproducing—the purpose of sleep remained elusive. An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding… - [Remaking Love, Barbara Frederickson](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/remaking-love-barbara-frederickson/): YouTube Video Dr. Fredrickson is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Principal Investigator of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab at the University of North Carolina. She is a leading scholar within social psychology, affective science, and positive psychology. Her research centers on positive emotions and human flourishing and is supported by grants from the National Institute of Health. Her research and her teaching have been recognized with numerous honors, including the 2000 American Psychological Association’s Templeton Prize in Positive Psychology. Her work is cited widely and she is regularly invited to give keynotes nationally and internationally. She lives… - [Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Robert Sapolsky](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/why-zebras-dont-get-ulcers-robert-sapolsky/): YouTube Video Science writer, biologist, neuroscientist, and stress expert Dr. Robert Sapolsky presents the inaugural Fenton-Rhodes Lecture on Proactve Wellness. Sapolsky states that our bodies’ stress response evolved to help us get out of short-term physical emergencies – if a lion is chasing you, you run. But such reactions, he points out, compromise long-term physical health in favor of immediate self-preservation. Unfortunately, when confronted with purely psychological stressors, such as troubleshooting the fax machine, modern humans turn on the same stress response. “If you turn it on for too long,” notes Sapolsky, “you get sick.” Sapolsky regards this sobering news… - [Introduction to Polyvagal Theory, Matthias Schwenteck](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/introduction-to-polyvagal-theory-matthias-schwenteck/): YouTube Polyvagal theory, proposed by Stephen Porges, explores the role of the autonomic nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve, in regulating emotions, social connection, and stress responses, focusing on how we perceive and respond to safety and threat. This video explores the states outlined in this theory, namely: ventral vagal; sympathetic; and dorsal vagal. Our movement between these states depends on perceived safety in any given situation. This video also helps us to understand what each state look likes and how to identify which state we are in. Having an awareness of our current state of being allows us to consciously move… - [New Fronteirs in Heart Rate Variability and Social Coherence, Rollin McCraty](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/new-fronteirs-in-heart-rate-variability-and-social-coherence-rollin-mccraty/): YouTube Video For more than 30 years, the HeartMath Institute has been researching the heart-brain connection and learning how the heart influences our perceptions, emotions, intuition and health. In this talk Rollin McCraty delves into the concept of coherence in relation to the measurable variations in the rhythm of the heart. As it turns out, different emotions have different rhythmical signatures. Heart Coherence is a high performance and healthy state — physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually — that brings out the very best in us. It is the harmonious heart rhythm expressed when we feel emotions like gratitude, appreciation, compassion,… - [Parasympathetic Repair, Steven Fowkes](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/parasympathetic-repair-steven-fowkes/): YouTube Video Parasympathetic Repair by Steve Fowkes, as presented on February 19, 2015. The autonomic nervous system is not just a matter of a balance between the simple sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of earlier life forms. Mammals have developed a second (myelinated) parasympathetic circuit that connects us to our emotions and perceptions. Understanding this revolutionary parasympathetic development can help us be more effective at cultivating health and happiness. Steve has taken a public position that Alzheimer’s disease, autism and sudden infant death syndrome are all the same fundamental condition, only manifesting differently at different stages of development. In this… - [Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Training, Richard Gevirtz PhD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/heart-rate-variability-hrv-training-richard-gevirtz-phd/): YouTube Video In this talk on May 30 2014, Richard Gevirtz shares shares the insights that have come from research into Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRV). In this method the heart rate of an individual is measured. The timelaps between beats varies from heartbeat to heartbeat – there is a complexity and chaos to the pattern or rhythm – this is what is known as heart rate variability (HRV). The variability part is actually an expression of a healthy system – it indicates resiliance and the ability to adjust to a changing environment, in other words, a capacity to maintain… - [You Can Grow New Brain Cells, Sandrine Thuret](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/you-can-grow-new-brain-cells-sandrine-thuret/): YouTube Video Can we, as adults, grow new neurons? Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret says that we can, and she offers research and practical advice on how we can help our brains better perform neurogenesis – improving mood, increasing memory formation and preventing the decline associated with aging along the way. This resource is related to Course VI: Nervous System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nervous System. Brain. Brain Cells. Neurons. Sandrine Thuret.] - [Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Daniel Amen](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/change-your-brain-change-your-life-daniel-amen/): YouTube Video Change your Brain, Change your Life. Revelations based on studying 63,000 brain images across 90 countries over 20 years. How Brain imaging can change paradigms and our understanding of healthy life, no matter where we live. Physician, psychiatrist, and teacher, Daniel Amen, MD, is one of the world’s foremost experts on applying brain imaging science to clinical psychiatric practice. He is widely regarded as a gifted teacher, taking complex brain science concepts to make them easily accessible to other professionals and the general public. Daniel is the author of 42 professional articles and 28 books, including four New… - [The Remarkable Neuron, Erin Schuman](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-remarkable-neuron-erin-schuman/): YouTube Video Erin Schuman is a neurobiologist who studies synapses, the connections between neurons. She was born in San Gabriel, California, and completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Southern California (1985) and her Ph.D. in neuroscience at Princeton University (1990). She conducted postdoctoral work in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University. In 1993, she became an assistant professor of biology at Caltech where she moved up the ranks to full professor. In 1997 she was also appointed as an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. In 2009, she became a founding… - [For Vegans: Guidelines for those on a plant-based diet](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/for-vegans-guidelines-for-those-on-a-plant-based-diet/): Article I promise this page isn’t scary or mean! Despite rumors to the contrary, I’m actually not on a rabid, foaming-at-the-mouth, steak-fueled mission to unveganize the world. My own diet is mostly plants, and I benefit in no way – financially or otherwise – if you decide to put an egg in your mouth instead of a lump of texturized vegetable protein. My sole goal with this blog is to squash out bad science and give folks access to accurate information about diet. What you decide to do with the stuff I say here is completely up to you. Click here to access the website. This… - [Don't Eat That!, Mikhaila Peterson [Use of carnivore approach for autoimmunity]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dont-eat-that-mikhaila-peterson-use-of-carnivore-approach-for-autoimmunity/): YouTube Video Mikhaila Peterson is a Canadian health blogger who runs the blog “Don’t Eat That”. She is also the daughter of renowned Clinical Psychologist, Jordan Peterson. Mikhaila endured multiple health problems when she was growing up. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 7 which eventually led to her needing a hip and ankle replacement as a teenager. She took multiple prescription medications, suffered from serious skin problems, was severely depressed and had chronic fatigue. After years of research trying to solve her autoimmune problems, she began to focus on her diet and started eliminating foods via… - [A 98 Years Old Vegan, Dr. Ellsworth Wareham](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/a-98-years-old-vegan-dr-ellsworth-wareham/): YouTube Video “He is one of if not the most inspiring person I have ever listened to. His interview completely changed my outlook on life”. Interview of Massimo Leopardi for Veggie Channel web-tv. Vegan since his 50s, Dr. Ellsworth Wareham is a famous cardiothoracic surgeon who retired at the age of 95. He believes his healthful lifestyle contributes to his longevity, and he points to Loma Linda’s Adventist Health Studies as evidence. Dr. Ellsworth managed his optimal health by eating fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains, which means a vegan diet. Also was very important philosophy of life, stepping back from… - [Inflammation, Nutritional Ketosis, and Metabolic Syndrome, Steven Phinney](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/inflammation-nutritional-ketosis-and-metabolic-syndrome-steven-phinney/): YouTube Video Dr. Steve Phinney is a physician-scientist who has spent 35 years studying diet, exercise, fatty acids, and inflammation. He has published over 70 papers and several patents. He received his MD from Stanford University, his PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from MIT, and post-doctoral training at the University of Vermont and Harvard. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Keto. Inflammation. Metabolism. Metabolic Syndrome. Dr Stephen Phinney.] - [Troubleshooting the Ketogenic Diet for Optimal Weight and Health, Steven Phinney](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/troubleshooting-the-ketogenic-diet-for-optimal-weight-and-health-steven-phinney/): YouTube Video Dr. Steve Phinney is a physician-scientist who has spent 35 years studying diet, exercise, fatty acids, and inflammation. He has published over 70 papers and several patents. He received his MD from Stanford University, his PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from MIT, and post-doctoral training at the University of Vermont and Harvard. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Metabolism. Keto. Dr Stephen Phinney.] - [Complete Guide To Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting, Jason Fung and Jimmy Moore](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/complete-guide-to-fasting-heal-your-body-through-intermittent-alternate-day-and-extended-fasting-jason-fung-and-jimmy-moore/): Book Recommendation Thousands of books have been written about the latest and greatest diets that will help people lose weight and improve health. But a key element in any successful nutritional health program is a tried-and-true method that most people haven’t thought about-yet it could be revolutionary for taking health to the next level. This ancient secret is fasting. Fasting is not about starving oneself. When done right, it’s an incredibly effective therapeutic approach that produces amazing results regardless of diet plan. In fact, Toronto-based nephrologist Dr. Jason Fung has used a variety of fasting protocols with more than 1,000… - [The Fasting Path: For Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Healing and Renewal, Stephen Harrod Buhner](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-fasting-path-for-spiritual-emotional-and-physical-healing-and-renewal-stephen-harrod-buhner/): Book Recommendation Identifying a link between the traditional practice of fasting and spiritual awareness, a guide to fasting safely provides step-by-step instructions while counseling readers on how to realize its physical, emotional, and spiritual healing benefits. Click here to purchase the book. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Fasting. Fasting and Spirituality. Clinical Applications of Fasting. Stephen Harrod Buhner.] - [Clinical Applications of Fasting, Megan Ramos](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/clinical-applications-of-fasting-megan-ramos/): YouTube Video Megan Ramos is the President and Co-Founder of the Intensive Dietary Management Program based in Toronto in Ontario, Canada. Megan attended the University of Toronto where she did clinical research in the field of nephrology and developed a strong interest in preventative medicine. For the last nineteen years Megan has worked alongside Dr. Jason Fung at IDM and was the first successful IDM guinea pig. She is also an international guest speaker at conferences and co-hosts the popular ‘The Obesity Code Podcast’. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this… - [A Deep Dive into Intermittent Fasting, Lean Mass, and Metabolic Rate, Dr Nadir Ali](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/a-deep-dive-into-intermittent-fasting-lean-mass-and-metabolic-rate-dr-nadir-ali/): YouTube Video Topics include: intermittent fasting; lean mass; metabolic rate; insulin resistance. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Metabolism. Fasting. Intermittent Fasting. Insulin Resistance. Low-carb. Keto. Dr Nadir Ali.] - [Understanding Autophagy, Dr Nadir Ali](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/understanding-autophagy-dr-nadir-ali/): YouTube Video Tutorial We are extremely proud of Dr. Ali and his dedication and the hard work that he puts in on a daily basis. Dr. Nadir Ali is a practicing Interventional Cardiologist in the Clear Lake and Bay Area community for 30+ years. He has a several years of experience in the Low Carbohydrate High Fat (LCHF) diet in the treatment of metabolic disease, diabetes, heart disease and to improve the quality of cholesterol. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here.… - [PREDIMED Trial of Mediterranean Diet: retracted, republished, still trusted?, British Medical Journal (2019)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/predimed-trial-of-mediterranean-diet-retracted-republished-still-trusted/): Scientific Paper The Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea (PREDIMED) trial 1 is one of the most influential randomised trials ever. It was cited 3364 times in Google Scholar in the five years after its publication. However, in June 2018 the trial was retracted and republished because serious protocol deviations were detected. Moreover, the repercussions of these protocol deviations and of the correction process raise many additional important questions. How do you correct one of the most influential trials and the large universe of its secondary publications? This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing… - [The Eat Well Guide, UK Government](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-eat-well-guide-uk-government/): Downloadable Documents The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Dietary Guidelines.] - [Studying Studies, Part 1: Relative Risk vs. Absolute Risk, Peter Attia](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/studying-studies-part-1-relative-risk-vs-absolute-risk-peter-attia/): Article Series As we set off on our inaugural Nerd Safari, we think a primer on interpreting research—“studying studies,” so to speak—might be helpful. This Nerd Safari will be the first in a series that explores just that: how does one actually read and make sense of the barrage of “studies” cited? Relative and absolute risk, observational studies and clinical trials, power analysis and statistical significance, the myriad biases and threats to internal validity are some of the larger themes throughout the series. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you… - [Deception in Cholesterol Research: Separating Truth From Profitable Fiction, David Diamond](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/deception-in-cholesterol-research-separating-truth-from-profitable-fiction-david-diamond/): YouTube Video “I want to show you how we are deceived,” Dr. David Diamond told the audience at the 2019 CrossFit Health Conference. Diamond, who has a Ph.D. in biology and 40 years of experience as a neuroscientist, spoke on a topic that drew his interest later in his career: cholesterol science and the various forms of deception apparent in research on cholesterol-lowering statins. Diamond developed an interest in cholesterol and statins in 1999 after being diagnosed with familial hypertriglyceridemia, a genetic anomaly that causes triglyceride levels in the blood to become elevated and leads to additional health complications such… - [LDL and Statins on Low Carb, David Diamond](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ldl-and-statins-on-low-carb-david-diamond/): YouTube Video Professor David Diamond says you have been misled and deceived when it comes to LDL cholesterol and statins. But he isn’t just going to tell you his opinion. He wants to show you the science. In his quest to set the record straight, he has been compared to “anti vaxers” and been called “dangerous.” But the fascinating thing is that he is pointing out data that is in published, respected, peer-reviewed journals and showing a vastly different perspective than what we “know” about cholesterol and statins. In a world of pharma industry influence and a medical culture that… - [Dissecting Nutrition Research and Dietary Guidelines, Zoë Harcombe](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dissecting-nutrition-research-and-dietary-guidelines-zoe-harcombe/): YouTube Video Zoë Harcombe, Ph.D., is a researcher, author, blogger, and speaker in the fields of nutrition and health. Her particular area of expertise is public health dietary guidelines, especially dietary fat, nutrition and obesity. She has a BA in Economics and an MA in Mathematics from Cambridge University, and she earned her PhD in Public Health Nutrition from the University of the West of Scotland. Zoë is well known for her thorough examination of nutrition research studies and journal articles, and she advocates for the public to be educated in evidence-based dietary advice. After many years as a vegetarian,… - [The Quality of Calories: Competing Paradigms of Obesity Pathogenesis, Gary Taubes](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-quality-of-calories-competing-paradigms-of-obesity-pathogenesis-gary-taubes/): YouTube Video Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist and co-founder of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI.org). He is the author of The Case Against Sugar (2016), Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It (2011) and Good Calories, Bad Calories (2007), published as The Diet Delusion in the UK. Taubes is the recipient of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Award in Health Policy Research, and has won numerous other awards for his journalism. These include the International Health Reporting Award from the Pan American Health Organization and the National Association of Science Writers… - [Why the War on Meat? Dr. Gary and Belinda Fettke ](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/why-the-war-on-meat-dr-gary-and-belinda-fettke/): YouTube Video Ever wondered why absurd anti-meat articles keep  popping up on the world’s media?  Or why EAT-Lancet has sprung from the ashes of low-fat, to promote the guzzling of grains and vegetable oils in preference to real food? Well look no further – the answers are in 100 years of the historical record – now revealed here! This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Red Meat. Saturated Fat. Science. Dr Gary Fettke. Ivor Cummins.] - [Red Meat and Health, Nina Teicholz](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/red-meat-and-health-nina-teicholz/): YouTube Video Nina Teicholz – Red Meat and Health From the JumpstartMD Weight of the Nation Conference 2018 JumpstartMD is a medical practice dedicated to pre-emptive medicine through lifestyle changes and healthy, sustainable weight loss. Personalized program based on proven nutritional science, one-on-one lifestyle counseling and real, fresh food. Founded by Stanford trained physicians and board-certified Diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. PPO, HSA and FSA reimbursement support provided to patients. This resource is related to Course IV: Our Nourishment. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nutrition. Red… - [Dietary Guidelines and Scientific Evidence, Nina Teicholz](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dietary-guidelines-and-scientific-evidence-nina-teicholz/): YouTube Video Nina Teicholz is a New York Times bestselling investigative science journalist who has played a pivotal role in challenging the conventional wisdom on dietary fat. Her groundbreaking work, ‘The Big Fat Surprise’, which The Economist named as the #1 science book of 2014, has led to a profound rethinking on whether we have been wrong to think that fat, including saturated fat, causes disease. Nina continues to explore the political, institutional, and industry forces that prevent better thinking on issues related to nutrition and science. She has been published in the New York Times, the New Yorker, the… - [Quality of Attachment in St Petersburg (Russian Federation): A sample of family-reared infants, Pleshkova and Muhamedrahimov (2001)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/quality-of-attachment-in-st-petersburg-russian-federation-a-sample-of-family-reared-infants-pleshkova-and-muhamedrahimov-2001/): Scientific Paper The study aimed to describe the quality of attachment in the sample of children living inSt Petersburg (Russian Federation). Up to the present there were no studies on quality of attachmentrelationship among infants living in families in the Russian Federation (RF), including families livingin St Petersburg. The study results have an important value for understanding of development ofattachment patterns in a changing society with a previous history of being a totalitarian state. TheSt Petersburg sample consisted of 130 children, living in families, aged 11–16 months old (mean= 13.3 months). Children were living in largely normative low-risk families. The… - [Infant Attachment to Mother and Child Caretaker in East African Community, Kermoian and Leiderman (1986)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/infant-attachment-to-mother-and-child-caretaker-in-east-african-community-kermoian-and-leiderman-1986/): Scientific Paper Child rearing among the Gusii of Kenya is distinctive in that a) infants are routinely cared for by both mothers and child caretakers, and b) infant-mother interactions is primarily limited to activities which provide for the infant’s physical needs, whereas infant-caretaker interactions is primarily limited to play and social activities. In this study a separation/union paradigm and Ainsworth classification procedures were used to assess security of attachment in a sample of Gusii infants 8 to 27 months of age. The proportion of infants classified as securely attached to mother and caretaker was 61% and 54% respectively. Although the… - [Attachment in a Multiple-Caregiver and Multiple-Infant Environment: The Case of the Israeli Kibbutzim, Sagi et al.(1985)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/attachment-in-a-multiple-caregiver-and-multiple-infant-environment-the-case-of-the-israeli-kibbutzim-sagi-et-al-1985/): Scientific Paper Most infants are raised in an environment that contains more than one caregiver and more than one child, interacting on a regular basis with their mothers, fathers, grandparents, and siblings as well as with baby-sitters or professional caregivers. Similarly, both parents and nonparental caregivers very often establish attachments with more than one child. Nevertheless, until relatively recently, attachment research has focused mainly on the attachment relationship of only the mother and with only one of her children. This case study explores the unique situation of a multiple-caregiver, multiple-infant environment on attachment. This resource is related to Course VIII:… - [The Importance of Enzymes in our Food, Edward Howell MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-importance-of-enzymes-in-our-food-edward-howell-md/): Online Article Dr. Howell formulated the following Enzyme Nutrition Axiom: The length of life is inversely proportional to the rate of exhaustion of the enzyme potential of an organism. The increased use of food enzymes promotes a decreased rate of exhaustion of the enzyme potential. Another rule can be expressed as follows: Whole foods give good health; enzyme-rich foods provide limitless energy. An important branch of twentieth-century nutritional research, running parallel to and equal in significance to the discovery of vitamins and minerals, has been the discovery of enzymes and their function. Enzymes are complex proteins that act as catalysts… - [Supplements to Consider in Neurodegenerative Disease](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/supplements-to-consider-in-neurodegenerative-disease/): Handout This list of supplements includes brief explanations as to their usefulness in conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Meta Inflammation. Neurodegenerative Disease. Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Vitamins and Supplementation.] - [Raw Food Enzymes](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/raw-food-enzymes/): YouTube Video Welcome to Tim Van Orden’s Running Raw Project. In this episode: While speaking in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Tim brings up the topic of enzymes in raw foods and their supposed ability to help us with digestion. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Enzymes. Nutrition. Raw Food.] - [Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life: A New, Unifying Approach to Cell Function, by Gerald H. Pollack](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/cells-gels-and-the-engines-of-life-a-new-unifying-approach-to-cell-function-by-gerald-h-pollack/): Book Recommendation This book describes how cells work. It challenges the current wisdom of cell function, and presents a new, simpler approach to fundamental processes such as movement, transport, division, and communication, based on sound physical principles. The book is profusely illustrated with many color figures. It is written for the non-expert in an accessible, often humorous style. Click here to purchase the book. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Cells. Water. Structured Water.] - [MetPsy](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/metpsy/): Recommended Website A metabolic psychiatry coaching program for support using nutritional strategies for mental health from a highly knowledgeable team. A better brain starts with metabolic health. MetPsy combines diet and lifestyle coaching, wearable insights, and a dedicated community to help you regain your clarity in 12 weeks. Click here to navigate to MetPsy.com. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Meta Inflammation. Neuroinflammation. Mental Health. Metabolism. Nutrition.] - [Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/insulin-potentiation-therapy-ipt/): Online Article Insulin potentiation therapy (IPT) is an experimental treatment protocol that combines chemotherapy (or other medications) with insulin. It is claimed that the use of insulin increases the efficacy of chemotherapy drugs and targets cancer cells more selectively [1]. IPT enables a 75-95% reduction of conventional chemotherapy doses, and consequently, reduces toxic side effects [1]. However, there is currently minimal scientific research to determine purported efficacy against cancer. Click here to read the full article online. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library… - [No Silver Bullet for Parkinson's Disease (PD)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/no-silver-bullet-for-parkinsons-disease-pd/): YouTube Channel We want to help you to become well-informed generalists in your condition and to make informed choices on how to adapt your lifestyle to slow down disease progression. We are organising zoom sessions with researchers and PD specialists to update you on the latest advances in science and medicine, nutrition, exercise and wellness. Click here to navigate to the nosilverbullet4pd YouTube channel. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Meta Inflammation. Neurodegenerative Disease. Parkinson’s Disease (PD).] - [Multiple Sclerosis Trust (MST)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/multiple-sclerosis-trust-mst/): Recommended Website This UK charity helps people make sense of MS. For over 30 years they have been there for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis, from the moment of diagnosis and throughout their journey. Click here to navigate to mstrust.org.uk. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Meta Inflammation. Neurodegenerative Disease. Multiple Sclerosis (MS).] - [Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/functional-electrical-stimulation-fes/): Online Article Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that applies small electrical charges to a muscle that has become paralysed or weakened, due to damage in your brain or spinal cord. The electrical charge stimulates the muscle to make its usual movement. In MS it is mostly used as a treatment for foot drop, where disruptions in the nerve pathways between the legs and brain mean the front of your foot cannot be lifted to the correct angle when walking. FES was first developed in the United States in the 1960s, where it was initially tested in stroke patients. Although… - [Reversing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Through Low-Carb Nutrition, Dr. Terry Wahls](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/reversing-multiple-sclerosis-ms-through-low-carb-nutrition-dr-terry-wahls/): YouTube Video The story of Dr. Terry Wahls is a fascinating, deeply personal dive into the tie between nutrition and disease management. Dr. Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, has struggled with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis for more than a decade. In the year 2000, Wahls was jogging every morning. Just three years later, she found herself confined to a wheelchair suffering from chronic pain and brain fog. Despite having access to the latest drugs from reputable establishments like the Cleveland Clinic, it wasn’t until a radical change in her diet and additional interventions like… - [The Most Important Lesson from 83,000 Brain Scans, Daniel Amen](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-most-important-lesson-from-83000-brain-scans-daniel-amen/): YouTube Video In his talk, Dr. Daniel Amen, based on 83,000 brain scans, emphasizes that you can change people’s brains, and when you do, you change their lives, advocating for personalized treatment based on brain scans rather than just symptom-based approaches.  This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Meta Inflammation. Neurodegenerative Disease. Neuroimaging.] - [The Blood Brain Barrier's Role in Neurodegeneration, USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-blood-brain-barriers-role-in-neurodegeneration-usc-stevens-neuroimaging-and-informatics-institute/): YouTube Video The blood brain barrier lines the vessels of the circulatory system in the brain, preventing harmful substances from crossing. This animation explains the blood brain barrier’s anatomy at a micro level –and what happens when it starts to break down. The Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (INI) is home to an interdisciplinary group of researchers, programmers and visualization specialists capable of producing sophisticated scientific visualizations. Videos like these help researchers better comprehend and communicate complex biological processes. This resource is related to Course XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems. If you are interested in purchasing this… - [Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalitis. It's Mitochondria, Not Hypochondria, Dr Sarah Mayhill](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-myalgic-encephalitis-its-mitochondria-not-hypochondria-dr-sarah-mayhill/): Book Recommendation Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, essential for the production and management of energy at the cell level. Dr. Sarah Myhill has spent years studying the relationship between mitochondrial malfunction and one of the most common problems that lead people to the doctor’s office: fatigue. In Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalitis, Dr. Myhill examines this essential role of our mitochondria in energy production and why it is key to understanding and overcoming Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and the inflammation that often accompanies it: Myalgic Encephalitis (ME). She explains the importance of healthy mitochondria,… - [Chronic Fatigue Expert, Dr Sarah Mayhill BM BS](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/chronic-fatigue-expert-dr-sarah-mayhill-bm-bs/): Recommended Website Dr Sarah Mayhil is a qualified medical doctor who worked for 20 years within the NHS in General Practice. In the face of increasing restrictions, she moved over to private practice which affords her the freedom to address the root cause of disease with respect to diet, micronutrient status, allergies and lifestyle changes. This approach is highly successful at tackling the majority of medical problems. Dr Mayhill has co-authored 3 medical papers on CFS/ME and mitochondrial dysfunction, and written a book entitled Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalitis and Long-Covid (3rd Edition). Click here to… - [High-dose thiamine as initial treatment for Parkinson’s Disease, BMJ Case Reports (2013)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/high-dose-thiamine-as-initial-treatment-for-parkinsons-disease-bmj-case-reports-2013/): Scientific Paper Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a systemic disease with motor and non-motor deficits. We recruited three patients with newly diagnosed PD. They were not under anti-Parkinson’s therapy. Plasmatic thiamine was within healthy reference range. We performed the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) and started a parenteral therapy with high doses of thiamine. The therapy led to a considerable improvement in the motor part of the UPDRS ranging from 31.3% to 77.3%. From this clinical observation, it is reasonable to infer that a focal, severe thiamine deficiency due to a dysfunction of thiamine metabolism could cause a selective neuronal… - [When the Body Says No: The Hidden Cost of Stress, Gabor Mate](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/when-the-body-says-no-the-hidden-cost-of-stress-gabor-mate/): Book Recommendation Can a person literally die of loneliness? Is there a connection between the ability to express emotions and Alzheimer”s disease? Is there such a thing as a ”cancer personality”? With compassion, warmth and empathy, Dr Gabor Maté draws on deep scientific research and his acclaimed clinical work to provide the answers to critical questions about the mind-body link – and illuminates the role that stress and our emotional makeup play in an array of common diseases. When the Body Says No: Click here to purchase the book. This resource is related to Course XII: War and Peace –… - [8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS: A Proven Program to Reset Your Hormones, Repair Your Metabolism, and Restore Your Fertility, Dr Fiona McCulloch, ND.](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/8-steps-to-reverse-your-pcos-a-proven-program-to-reset-your-hormones-repair-your-metabolism-and-restore-your-fertility-dr-fiona-mcculloch-nd/): Book Recommendation Author and naturopathic doctor Fiona McCulloch dives deep into the science underlying the mysteries of PCOS, offering the newest research and discoveries on the disorder and a detailed array of treatment options. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal condition in women. It afflicts ten to fifteen percent of women worldwide, causing various symptoms including hair loss, acne, hirsutism, irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, and infertility. 8 Steps to Reverse your PCOS gives you the knowledge to take charge of your health. Dr. McCulloch introduces the key health factors that must be addressed to reverse PCOS.… - [The Myth of Adrenal Fatigue, Chris Kresser](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-myth-of-adrenal-fatigue-chris-kresser/): In this episode of Revolution Health Radio (RHR) we discuss “RHR: The Myth of Adrenal Fatigue.” Does adrenal fatigue really exist? Is it an accurate representation of stress-related pathology? Do the adrenal glands really become drained and unable to produce cortisol? Today I’ll discuss the current scientific evidence behind what happens to us when we experience chronic stress and propose that a much more accurate term for this would be HPA axis dysfunction. In this episode, we discuss: This resource is related to Course VIII: Endocrine System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of… - [The HPA-Axis and the Stress Response](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-hpa-axis-and-the-stress-response/): An overview of cortisol’s roles in the stress response. This resource is related to Course VIII: Endocrine System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Endocrine System. HPA Axis. Stress. Cortisol.] - [White Buffalo Calf Woman Brings the First Pipe, as told by John Fire Lame Deer (1967)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/white-buffalo-calf-woman-brings-the-first-pipe-as-told-by-john-fire-lame-deer-1967/): Handout John Fire Lame Deer was a Lakota Holy man, and perhaps a Heyoka. His story is found in the bookLame Deer, Seeker of Visions written with Richard Erdoes in 1972. He died several years later onthe Rosebud Lakota Reservation in South Dakota. His son Archie carries on his spiritual work. Thisversion of the Buffalo Calf Woman’s bringing of the first sacred Pipe is from American Indian Mythsand Legends, 1980, by Erdoes and Alfonso Oritz. This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library… - [Tongues – Nine Common Syndromes](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/tongues-nine-common-syndromes/): Handout A visual aid to help evaluate the tongue for common tissue states including: This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Respiratory System. Mouth. Diagnostics. Tongue Diagnosis. Tissue States.] - [Cardiovascular System Physiology, John Campbell](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/cardiovascular-system-physiology-john-campbell/): Handout This handout is useful when studying the cardiovascular system. It includes the following broad sections: This resource is related to Course XI: The Heart of the Matter. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Cardiovascular System. Physiolgy. Heart. Cardiac Cycle. Lungs. Blood Flow. Arteries. Capillaries. Veins. John Campbell.] - [Hormonal Support](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/hormonal-support/): Handout A document summarising the physiological role and possible clinical applications for supplementation of various hormones including pregnenalone, progestreone, oestrogen, DHEA, and natural thyroid hormone. This resource is related to Course VIII: Endocrine System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Endocrine System. Pregnenalone. Progesterone. DHEA. Oestrogen. Thyroid Hormone.] - [Thyroid Function Test](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/thyroid-function-test/): Handout Metabolism is the sum of chemical processes that occur in an organism in order to maintain life. Lifedepends upon the continual conversion of fuel substrates into chemical energy, allowing cells to perform biological work. Heat is produced by these cellular metabolic processes so the resting metabolic rate can be predicted accurately by the rate of heat production. The following handouts details how to track temperature and pulse to get a read on the health of the thyroid. This resource is related to Course VIII: Endocrine System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of… - [The Whole History of Earth and Life: Part 1 – The Origin of the Earth, Prof. Shigenori Maruyama and Hadean Bioscience Project](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-whole-history-of-earth-and-life-part-1-the-origin-of-the-earth/): YouTube Video This is a documentary which portrays the birth of the solar system, the birth of the Earth, and the emergence and evolution of life on Earth based on the latest available research. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Natural History.] - [The Origin of the Elements, Dr Edward Murphy](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-origin-of-the-elements-dr-edward-murphy/): YouTube Video A good summary of the the mysteries of the periodic table and our origin as stardust. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Elements. Periodic Table. Dr Edward Murphy.] - [We are Living in a Deluded World, Dr Iain McGilchrist](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/we-are-living-in-a-deluded-world-dr-iain-mcgilchrist/): YouTube Video From the left-brain, right-brain divide to the metaphysics of magic, Dr Iain McGilchrist addresses the profound questions of living well. This resource is related to Course VI: Nervous System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nervous System. Central Nervous System (CNS). Brain. Brain Hemispheres. Ian McGilchrist.] - [My Stroke of Insight, Jill Bolte Taylor ](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/my-stroke-of-insight-jill-bolte-taylor/): YouTube Video Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions – motion, speech, self-awareness – shut down one by one. An astonishing story. This resource is related to Course VI: Nervous System. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Nervous System. Central Nervous System (CNS). Brain. Stroke. Brain Hemispheres. Jill Bolte Taylor.] - [Allostatic Load Biomarkers of Chronic Stress and Impact on Health and Cognition, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews (2009)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/allostatic-load-biomarkers-of-chronic-stress-and-impact-on-health-and-cognition-neuroscience-and-biobehavioral-reviews-2009/): Scientific Paper The allostatic load model expands the stress-disease literature by proposing a temporal cascade of multisystemic physiological dysregulations that contribute to disease trajectories. By incorporating anallostatic load index representing neuroendocrine, immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular system functioning, numerous studies have demonstrated greater prediction of morbidity and mortality overand beyond traditional detection methods employed in biomedical practice. This article reviews theoretical and empirical work using the allostatic load model vis-a` -vis the effects of chronic stress on physical and mental health. Specific risk and protective factors associated with increased allostatic load are elucidated and policies for promoting successful aging are proposed.… - [Allostasis and Allostatic Load: Implications for Neuropsychopharmacology, Bruce S. McEwen, Ph.D., Elsevier (2000)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/allostasis-and-allostatic-load-implications-for-neuropsychopharmacology-bruce-s-mcewen-ph-d-elsevier-2000/): Scientific Paper The primary hormonal mediators of the stress response, glucocorticoids and catecholamines, have both protective and damaging effects on the body. In the short run, they are essential for adaptation, maintenance of homeostasis, and survival (allostasis). Yet, over longer time intervals, they exact a cost (allostatic load) that can accelerate disease processes. The concepts of allostasis and allostatic load center around the brain as interpreter and responder to environmental challenges and as a target of those challenges. In anxiety disorders, depressive illness, hostile and aggressive states, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), allostatic load takes the form of… - [Case Report: Carnivore–Ketogenic Diet for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case Series of 10 Patients, Open Access (2024)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/case-report-carnivore-ketogenic-diet-for-the-treatment-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-a-case-series-of-10-patients-open-access-2024/): Scientific Paper Very-low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets (KDs), long-known and well-studied as atherapeutic option for pediatric epilepsy (1), are becoming increasingly popular for the clinicaltreatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Public awareness of KDs mostly focuses onapplications related to obesity and diabetes, but there is also accumulating data for KD in otherconditions. This includes preclinical and clinical interventional data for certain mental healthdisorders (2, 3), chronic infectious disease (4), and human randomized controlled trial datafor Alzheimer’s disease (5, 6) and polycystic kidney disease (5), to name a few examples.The therapeutic potential of KD may derive from a combination of three… - [The Transformational Power of Fasting, Stephen Harrod Buhner](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-transformational-power-of-fasting-stephen-harrod-buhner/): Book Recommendation Fasting practices to reconnect with the sacred, regain a sense of your life’s purpose, and heal physically and emotionally: For millennia humans have fasted for spiritual, emotional, and physical reasons–as a way to heal their bodies, reconnect to the sacred, regain a sense of life’s purpose, and allow their souls to detoxify. We are evolutionarily designed to fast, and the body knows how to do it very well. Fasting allows the body and all its systems to rest, purify, and heal. During a fast, the body enters the same cleansing and healing cycle it normally enters during sleep.… - [Blood, Urine, and Sweat (BUS) Study: Monitoring and Elimination of Bioaccumulated Toxic Elements, Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (2010)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/blood-urine-and-sweat-bus-study-monitoring-and-elimination-of-bioaccumulated-toxic-elements-archives-of-environmental-contamination-and-toxicology-2010/): Scientific Paper There is limited understanding of the toxicokinetics of bioaccumulated toxic elements and their methods of excretion from the human body. This study was designed to assess the concentration of various toxic elements in three body fluids: blood, urine and sweat. Blood, urine, and sweat were collected from 20 individuals (10 healthy participants and 10 participants with various health problems) and analyzed for approximately 120 various compounds, including toxic elements. Toxic elements were found to differing degrees in each of blood, urine, and sweat. Serum levels for most metals and metalloids were comparable with those found in other studies… - [Sulfurophane Glucosinolate Monograph, Alternative Medicine Review (2010)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sulfurophane-glucosinolate-monograph-alternative-medicine-review-2010/): Scientific Paper Intake of broccoli sprouts, a rich source of the glucosinolate glucoraphanin, has been associated with decreased incidence, multiplicity, and tumor growth in animal cancer models.1-3 In 1992, Paul Talalay, MD, and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University identified the isothiocyanate, sulforaphane, a biologically active metabolite of glucoraphanin, as the compound in broccoli responsible for many of its health benefits.4 Since that time, more than 500 studies have been conducted on the mechanisms and biological activity of sulforaphane and its precursor, glucoraphanin.5 Glucoraphanin, also referred to as sulforaphane glucosinolate (SGS), is the most potent naturally-occurring inducer of phase 2 detoxification… - [Indoor Plants for Air Pollution, NASA](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/indoor-plants-for-air-pollution-nasa/): Scientific Paper During the late 1970s, when the energy crunch was being felt at both the gas pump and in heating and cooling costs, buildings were being designed to maximize energy efficiency to help alleviate spiraling energy costs. Two of the design changes that improved energy efficiency included superinsulation and reduced fresh air exchange. However, upon the occupation of these buildings, the workers began to complain of various health problems such as itchy eyes, skin rashes, drowsiness, respiratory and sinus congestion, headaches, and other allergy-related symptoms. It was determined that the airtight sealing of buildings contributed significantly to the workers’… - [Biotransformation or Detoxification Pathways](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/biotransformation-or-detoxification-pathways/): Online Article This page contains educational material about Biotransformation (detoxification) pathways of the body. This information is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this text is intended to serve as medical advice. All medical decisions should be made only with the guidance of your own personal medical authority. Our bodies need to have a mechanism to remove unwanted chemicals or toxins from the body. We are exposed to both exogenous (xenobiotics) substances as well as endogenous substances (products of metabolism) that need to be removed from the body. Many toxins need to be altered by specific metabolic pathways before the… - [Natural Heavy Metal Chelators](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/natural-heavy-metal-chelators/): Scientific Paper [online] There are a number of reports in the literature that discuss the natural heavy metal chelation properties of various natural substances. Many of these have never been tested systematically using the “gold standard” methodology of the double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Our research group were commissioned by a Russian metal foundry to examine the chelating effects of these natural heavy metal chelators, and attempt to identify a natural compound that would be effective at chelating a number of toxic metals from Russian metal foundry workers. The HMD™ formulation that came out of the 3-year research study is a… - [The Quick Environmental Exposure Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-quick-environmental-exposure-sensitivity-inventory-qeesi/): Diagnostic Questionnaire This validated questionnaire, The Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory, orQEESI©, helps researchers, doctors, and their patients identify individuals with multiple chemicalintolerances. This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Hepatobiliary System. Liver. Toxins. Diagnostics. Chemical Sensitivity. Chemical Intolerance.] - [Taking An Exposure History](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/taking-an-exposure-history/): Diagnostic Questionnaire This questionnaire is designed to help identify the level of toxic exposure an individual has been subjected to. It is categorized as follows: This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Hepatobiliary System. Liver. Toxins. Exposure. Diagnostics.] - [Detoxification Program by Dr Bryan Walsh](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/detoxification-program-by-dr-bryan-walsh/): YouTube Video Dr Bryan Walsh discusses the common perception about detoxification and provides clarification by explaining the science behind it. He talks about the different phases of detoxification and its complexity. Dr Walsh also tackles the importance of excretion as a widely ignored aspect of detoxification in diets and weight loss programs. Detoxification may seem challenging to start, but it begins with getting to know your body and blood chemistry. Dr Walsh helps us do this by explaining how detoxification is assessed. This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If you are interested in purchasing this… - [Genetic Life Hack](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/genetic-life-hack/): Website Recommendation Genetic Lifehacks makes it easy to use your genetic raw data to find personalized health and wellness solutions. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Hepatobiliary System. Liver. Detoxification. Genome. DNA. Genetics. Epigenetics. SNPs.] - [Maxillary Sinus Transilluminaton](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/maxillary-sinus-transilluminaton/): YouTube Video A practical demonstration of how to transilluminate the maxillary sinuses. This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Respiratory System. Upper Respiratory System. Ear Nose and Throat (ENT). Sinus. Transillumination.] - [Frontal Sinus Transillumination](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/frontal-sinus-transillumination/): YouTube Video A practical demonstration of how to transilluminate the frontal sinuses. This resource is related to Course XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Respiratory System. Upper Respiratory System. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT). Sinus. Transillumination.] - [The Hidden Geometry of Life: The Science and Spirituality of Nature, Karen L. French](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-hidden-geometry-of-life-the-science-and-spirituality-of-nature-karen-l-french/): Book Recommendation Encompassing nature, science, art, architecture, and spirituality, and illustrated with over 700 photographs and line drawings, “The Hidden Geometry of Life” illuminates the secret underpinnings of existence. In her trademark easy-to-understand style, mathematician Karen French shows how sacred geometry permeates every level of being, manifesting itself in simple shapes and numbers, music and sounds, light and color, even in the mysteries of creation itself. But these geometrical archetypes are more than the building blocks of reality: they are gateways to profound new levels of awareness. Click here to purchase the book. This resource is related to Course II:… - [The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine, Dr Daniel Keown](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-spark-in-the-machine-how-the-science-of-acupuncture-explains-the-mysteries-of-western-medicine-dr-daniel-keown/): Book Recommendation Why can salamanders grow new legs, and young children grow new finger tips, but adult humans can’t regenerate? What is the electricity that flows through the human body? Is it the same thing that the Chinese call Qi? If so, what does Chinese medicine know, that western medicine ignores? Dan Keown’s highly accessible, witty, and original book shows how western medicine validates the theories of Chinese medicine, and how Chinese medicine explains the mysteries of the body that western medicine largely ignores. Click here to purchase the book. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You?… - [Amazing Resonance Experiment, Evan Grant](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/amazing-resonance-experiment-evan-grant/): YouTube Video So this experiment is the Chladni plate experiment. I used a tone generator, a wave driver (speaker) and a metal plate attached to the speaker. First add sand to the plate then begin playing a tone. Certain frequencies vibrate the metal plate in such a way that it creates areas where there is no vibration. The sand “falls” into those areas, creating beautiful geometric patterns. As the frequency increases in pitch the patterns become more complex. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from… - [Making Sound Visible Through Cymatics, Evan Grant](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/making-sound-visible-through-cymatics-evan-grant/): YouTube Video An introduction to cymatics. Evan Grant demonstrates the science and art of cymatics, a process for making soundwaves visible. Useful for analyzing complex sounds (like dolphin calls), it also makes complex and beautiful designs. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Systems Thinking. Complexity. Cymatics. Evan Grant.] - [Cymatics: Science vs. Music, Nigel Stanford](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/cymatics-science-vs-music-nigel-stanford/): YouTube Video The form of frequency. One of the earliest cymatic experiments. Cymatics features audio visualized by science experiments – including the Chaldni Plate, Ruben’s Tube, Tesla Coil and Ferro Fluid. This resource is related to Course II: Who Are You? Self and Other. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Systems Thinking. Complexity. Cymatics. Nigel Standford.] - [Functional Groups](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/functional-groups/): Handout Functional Groups, in the field of organic chemistry, are the substituent atoms or groups of atoms that are attached to specific molecules. These moieties (the part of the molecule which can be found in many other molecules as well) are responsible for the chemical reactions that the molecule they are attached to participate in. In other words, a functional group is a group of atoms or bonds inside a substance that is responsible for the substance’s unique chemical reactions in organic chemistry. Regardless of the chemical in which it is found, the same functional group will behave similarly and experience comparable reactions.… - [Ptable.com](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ptable-com/): Recommended Website An interactive, online periodic table to help deepen your understanding of the each element. Explore properties, electrons, isotopes and compounds. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course I: Matter and Energy. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Biochemistry. Elements. Periodic Table.] - [The Phases of Detoxification: The Physiology and Biochemistry of Biotransformation, The Functional Medicine University](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-physiology-and-biochemistry-of-biotransformationthe-phases-of-detoxification/): Downloadable Booklet Contents: This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Hepatobiliary System. Liver. Detoxification. Biotransformation. DNA. Epigenetics. SNPs.] - [Review Article: Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways, Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (2015)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/review-article-modulation-of-metabolic-detoxification-pathways/): Scientific Paper Research into human biotransformation and elimination systems continues to evolve. Various clinical and in vivo studies have been undertaken to evaluate the effects of foods and food-derived components on the activity of detoxification pathways, including phase I cytochrome P450 enzymes, phase II conjugation enzymes, Nrf2 signaling, and metallothionein. This review summarizes the research in this area to date, highlighting the potential for foods and nutrients to support and/or modulate detoxification functions. Clinical applications to alter detoxification pathway activity and improve patient outcomes are considered, drawing on the growing understanding of the relationship between detoxification functions and different disease… - [New Methods of Mercury Testing and Detox, Dr Chris Shade](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/new-methods-of-mercury-testing-and-detox-dr-chris-shade/): YouTube Video Mercury expert Dr. Chris Shade discusses new technology to measure the levels of mercury in the human body and possible strategies on the removal of this toxin. This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Hepatobiliary System. Liver. Diagnostics. Detoxification. Toxins. Heavy Metals. Mercury. Dr Chris Shade.] - [Great Plains: New Urine Test for Toxic Organic Chemical Exposure](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/great-plains-new-urine-test-for-toxic-organic-chemical-exposure/): Diagnostic Tests Every day, we are exposed to hundreds of toxic chemicals through products like pharmaceuticals, pesticides, packaged foods, household products, and environmental pollution. As we have become more accustomed to chemical-laden products, and as our environment has become more contaminated, we have been confronted with an accelerating rate of chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, chemical sensitivity, autism spectrum disorders, ADD/AD(H)D, autoimmune disorders, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Because exposure to environmental pollutants has been linked to many chronic diseases, The Great Plains Laboratory has created GPL-TOX, a toxic organic exposure profile that screens for the… - [How to Detox Glyphosate, Dr Stephanie Seneff](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/how-to-detox-glyphosate-dr-stephanie-seneff/): YouTube Video Dr. Stephanie Seneff discusses one of the most important health issues of our time – glyphosate toxicity. It’s in most non-organic foods and is ruining your health, causing autism, gut dysbiosis, problems detoxing and even cancer. Glyphosate weed killer or glyphosate herbicide is much more common than you think. Is glyphosate 41 safe? And what do you do when you’ve been exposed to too much glyphosate? How do you actually get rid of it (and prevent it from happening again)? Tune in to hear all about: This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If… - [How Glyphosate is Impacting Immune and Gut Health, Dr Stephanie Seneff](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/how-glyphosate-is-impacting-immune-and-gut-health-dr-stephanie-seneff/): YouTube Video Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States. Sprayed in agricultural, urban, and suburban areas, it is a ubiquitous chemical that is becoming increasingly concerning. Today’s guest, Dr. Stephanie Seneff, is joining us today for an important conversation about what glyphosate is and why it has widespread impacts on human health. Dr. Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. For over three decades, her research interests have always been at the intersection of biology and computation. In recent years, Dr. Seneff has focused her research… - [GMOs, Glyphosate, and Gut Health, Dr Zach Bush](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/gmos-glyphosate-and-gut-health-dr-zach-bush/): YouTube Video Zach Bush, MD is a triple board certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, as well as in Hospice and Palliative care. The director of M Clinic in Virginia, Dr. Bush has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the areas of infectious disease, endocrinology, and cancer. This is a mind-blowing conversation that explores new insights into the mechanisms behind human health and longevity. It’s about the massive and misunderstood impact of industrial farming, chemical pesticides, the pharmaceutical industry and even errant Western medical practices have on both human and planetary health. It’s a conversation about… - [B12-Vitamin.com](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/b12-vitamin-com/): Website Recommendation A website dedicated to information related to Vitamin B12. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Vitamins and Supplementation. Vitamin B12.] - [DrBenLynch.com](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/drbenlynch-com/): Website Recommendation Meet Dr. Ben Lynch, Epigenetic Pioneer. In his own words: My goal is to empower you to take charge of your genetic health, so that you can reach your full potential. Too many people are struggling with health problems that they just don’t have to endure. When you give your genes what they need, you can function at your best. You might say I’m an expert in epigenetics—the science of understanding how your genes are expressed and how you can use diet, supplements, environment, and lifestyle to shape your genetic destiny. When you know what your genes need,… - [MTHFR.net](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/mthfr-net/): Website Recommendation An expert online resource for MTHFR mutations founded by Dr Ben Lynch. Click here to access the website. This resource is related to Course IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Hepatobiliary System. Liver. DNA. Epigenetics. Methylation. MTHFR. Dr Ben Lynch.] - [BeyondMTHFR.com](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/beyond-mthfr/): Website Reommendation Methylation – whether you are a seasoned expert or learning about it for the first time, it is a biochemical process like no other. No other system in our body has the ability to impact so many others, to create or destroy health, to protect or injure our bodies. BeyondMTHFR™ was founded by Dr. Andrew Rostenberg as a educational resource for promoting health through optimizing methylation pathways. Emerging science is rapidly changing the way we view health and human biology. Understanding methylation gives important insights into pathways and biochemical processes that can have a large impact on our health and… - [The Diagnostic Accuracy of the M2 Pyruvate Kinase Quick Stool Test - A Rapid Office Based Assay Test for the Detection of Colorectal Cancer, PLOS ONE, 2015](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-diagnostic-accuracy-of-the-m2-pyruvate-kinase-quick-stool-test-a-rapid-office-based-assay-test-for-the-detection-of-colorectal-cancer/): Scientific Paper Stool tests that have been widely used in the detection and screening of colorectal cancer (CRC) are based on the testing for occult blood in stools. The guaic based tests have been in use for along time but suffers from the drawback of a high false positive result due to the inherent nature of the test which depends on the oxidative capacity of the guaic substrate. In general the guaic-based fecal occult tests have limited sensitivity and specificity. In one study,the sensitivity of guaiac-based test (HemoccultSensa) was 79.4% and the specificity was 86.7%. The guiac test is inconvenient… - [Dandelion Root Extract Affects Colorectal Cancer Proliferation and Survival Through the Activation of Multiple Death Signalling Pathways, Oncotarget, 2016](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/dandelion-root-extract-affects-colorectal-cancer-proliferation-and-survival-through-the-activation-of-multiple-death-signalling-pathways/): Scientific Paper Dandelion extracts have been studied extensively in recent years for its antidepressant and anti-inflammatory activity. Recent work from our lab with in-vitro systems shows the anti-cancer potential of an aqueous dandelion root extract (DRE) in several cancer cell models with no toxicity to non-cancer cells. In this study, we examined the cancer cell-killing effectiveness of an aqueous DRE in colon cancer cell models. Aqueous DRE induced programmed cell death (PCD) selectively in > 95% of colon cancer cells, irrespective of their p53 status, by 48 hours of treatment. The anti-cancer efficacy of this extract was confirmed in in-vivo… - [Ginger and Its Constituents: Role in Prevention and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hindawi Publishing Corporations (2015)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/ginger-and-its-constituents-role-in-prevention-and-treatment-of-gastrointestinal-cancer/): Scientific Paper Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, a cancer of different organs of the digestive system, is one of the most common cancers around the world. The incidence and death rate of some of these cancers are very high. Although a large variety of chemotherapeutic agents have been introduced since the last few decades to combat GI cancer, most of them are very expensive and have side effects. Therefore, the compounds derived from natural sources, which are considered to be safe and cost effective, are needed. Ginger (Zingiber offcinale) is one of the most widely used natural products consumed as a spice… - [Goodbye Colorectal Cancer and Inflamed Gut, Adiel Tel-Oren ](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/goodbye-colorectal-cancer-and-inflamed-gut-adiel-tel-oren/): YouTube Video A talk that took place at the Silicon Valley Health Institute on July 21, 2016. This lecture will empower you with wonderful news about the silent killer – colorectal cancer. This talk covers: This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Colon. Large Intestine. Colorectal Cancer. Adiel Tel-Oren.] - [AIP for IBD: The Paleo Auto-Immune Protocol for Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), Chris Kresser](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/aip-for-ibd-the-paleo-auto-immune-protocol-for-irritable-bowel-disease-ibd-chris-kresser/): Article A recent study put the Paleo autoimmune protocol to the test in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and the results are quite remarkable. In this article by Chris Kresser, he shares the details of the protocol and the research that supports it efficacy in treating IBD. Click here to read the article. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). Crohn’s Disease. Ulcerative Colitis. The Paleo Auto-Immune Protocol. Chris Kresser.] - [Listen to Your Gut, Jini Patel Thompson](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/listen-to-your-gut-jini-patel-thompson/): Recommended Website Listen to Your Gut (LTYG) is a unique community that offers support and solutions for all the stages of your healing journey with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) and other gut-related conditions. LTYG was created to be a resource center, where you can learn about your condition, illness, or symptom and find a natural holistic approach to freedom from disease or ill health. You will also find supplements formulated or recommended by Jini Patel Thompson that have been essential to her healing journey. There are healing guides, books and videos about natural healing that will help empower you with… - [Introduction to the Briggs Protocol for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/introduction-to-the-briggs-protocol-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd/): Downloable Document The Briggs Protocol for treating Ulcerative Colitis has been floating around the internet for few years now. The reason it’s so popular is that it has worked for many, is science based and does not pretend to be a silver bullet. Even if you have a digestive or autoimmune illness other than Ulcerative Colitis, there is still a lot to learn in The Briggs Protocol as the latest thinking on such illnesses is they all stem from the same cause. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from… - [Home-made Elemental Diet](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/home-made-elemental-diet/): Downloadable Document Elemental diets offer nutrients in an easily digestible and drinkable form. Elemental diets have beenstudied for the treatment of Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth and found to be effective whentaken in place of meals, 3 x day, for 2 weeks. During the Elemental Diet take any prescribed medications. Discontinue all supplements, unless otherwise specified. Once you are done with the protocol, you can continue your full supplement program again a long with any additions specified in your program. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library… - [Betaine HCL Challenge Test for Low Stomach Acid](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/betaine-hcl-challenge-test-for-low-stomach-acid/): Diagnostic Test This is a more reliable test than the Bicarb Test and can also be done at home. CAUTION: Do not do this one if you have active inflammation or on NSAIDs or Steroids. There are two possible outcomes: This test isn’t completely foolproof and should be repeated at least one more time on a different day to confirm the first test. One of the biggest causes of false test results is the amount of protein eaten at the meal, so make sure to eat a chunk of meat with the test. If you do get some burning, don’t… - [A Technique to Bring Relief for a Hiatus Hernia](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/a-technique-to-bring-relief-for-a-hiatus-hernia/): YouTube Video This is a technique that involves physical manipulation of the epigastric area to correct for and bring relief from a hiatus hernia. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Stomach. Hiatus Hernia. Lower Oesophageal Sphincter. Acid Reflux. GERD. Heart Palpitations. Atrial Fibrillation.] - [Estimating Stomach Acid Levels: Bicarb Test](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/estimating-stomach-acid-levels-bicarb-test/): Diagnostic Test Although helpful, this test is not accurate enough to rule out low stomach acid.  If you have not belched within five minutes, stop timing. In theory, if your stomach is producing adequate amounts of stomach acid you’ll likely belch within two to three minutes. Any belching after 3 minutes indicates a low acid level. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Stomach. Stomach Acid. Bicarb Test.] - [An Exercise to Bring Relief for a Hiatus Hernia](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/hiatus-hernia-exercises/): YouTube Video In this video, Dr David Williams teaches a really simple exercise to bring relief to patients with acid reflux from hiatus hernias. Heel drops: Drink (not sipping) 12-16 ounces of warm water upon rising and then bounce on the heels eleven time. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Stomach. Hiatus Hernia. Acid Reflux.] - [An IBS Solution: Bacteria, the Missing Link in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Mark Pimentel MD](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/an-ibs-solution-bacteria-the-missing-link-in-treating-irritable-bowel-syndrome-mark-pimentel-md/): Book Recommendation A New IBS Solution offers a revolutionary look at the way Irritable Bowel Syndrome is currently being treated. Today, over 60 million people of all ages across the country are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrom(IBS), which is characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. But because patients may find it difficult to discuss their bowel problems with their physicians, they often suffer in silence or even worse, “learn to live it”. According to Dr. Mark Pimentel, Director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the majority of IBS cases can be treated successfully. Dr.… - [Specific Carbohydrate Diet: Food List](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/specific-carbohydrate-diet-food-list/): Downloadable Document A list of ‘allowable foods’ and ‘foods to avoid’ on the specific carbohydrate diet. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Small Intestine. SIBO. IBS. Crohn’s Disease. Ulcerative Colitis. Diverticulitis. Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Nutrition. Carbohydrates.] - [SIBO Specific Diet: Food Guide](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sibo-specific-diet-food-guide/): Downloadable Document A very detailed list of foods categorised on a spectrum from less fermentable to more fermentable. Sections include: This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Small Intestine. SIBO. Nutrition.] - [GAPS Diet](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/gaps-diet/): Recommended Website This website is dedicated to sharing information related to the GAPS Diet. A healthy and resilient gut microbiome is essential for immune function and overall health. The GAPS diet is designed to reduce inflammation, support the gut lining, and restore microbial diversity through dietary intervention and detoxification. The Full GAPS Diet is similar to Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), ketogenic, paleo, and primal nutritional protocols with the biggest differences in dairy and macronutrient ratios.The GAPS Diet should be tailored to support individual health and lifestyle needs. Generally, 85% of what you consume daily on the Full GAPS Diet should… - [FODMAP Diet](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/fodmap-diet/): Recommended Website This website includes information for patients and practitioners related to FODMAP protocols for IBS sufferers. There are courses, recipes, an app, and so much more. In 2005, researchers in the Department of Gastroenterology at Monash University identified a group of short-chain carbohydrates found in food that are either poorly absorbed in the small intestine or impossible to digest. The Monash team named these carbohydrates FODMAPs, an acronym which stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. The research team measured the FODMAP content of a wide range of foods, including fruit, vegetables, breads, cereals, nuts, legumes, dairy products and processed… - [Specific Carbohydrate Diet](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/specific-carbohydrate-diet/): Recommended Website This website is dedicated to providing information and resources related to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. The Specific Carbohydrate Diet™ has helped millions of people who suffer from various forms of bowel disease and other ailments to vastly improve their quality of life. It is a diet intended for those suffering from Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, diverticulitis, cystic fibrosis and chronic diarrhea. It has also been effective in the treatment of autism. The website is founded by Elaine Gottschall BA MSc and based on her book ‘Breaking the Vicious Cycle.’ Click here to access the website. Click here to purchase… - [SIBO Herbal Protocols](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sibo-herbal-protocols/): Downloadable Document A few different approaches are outlined in this document. These herbal protocols are heavy handed and you may need to ease into the higher doses by titrating up over a few weeks. Going in with high doses up front can cause a severe die-off response and make the patient very ill. So ease in and go slow. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Small Intestine. SIBO.] - [SIBO Update: An Interview with Dr. Mark Pimentel](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sibo-update-an-interview-with-dr-mark-pimentel/): Podcast Revolution Health Radio, by Chris Kresser Dr. Pimentel, associate professor of medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, discusses some unanswered questions about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Find out how he defines SIBO and what is on the horizon for testing and treatment. Click here to listen to this episode. This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Small Intestine. SIBO. Dr Mark Pimentel.] - [SIBO Website by Dr Allison Siebecker](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/sibo-website-by-dr-allison-siebecker/): Recommended Website Dr Allison Siebecker’s mission is to share information and news about SIBO to empower people in their health. In her own words: In 2009, while trying to find the cause of my chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, I re-read Breaking the Vicious Cycle (BTVC) by Elaine Gottschall.  My first reading had been years before during medical school, when my gastroenterology professor, Dr Steven Sandberg-Lewis, had placed it on the recommended reading list.  It explained how bacteria that accumulate in the small intestine eat our food and make by-products that cause symptoms like bloating, pain and diarrhea as well as brain and other symptoms.  Never… - [The Difference Between IBS and SIBO, Dr Mark Pimentel](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-difference-between-ibs-and-sibo-dr-mark-pimentel/): YouTube Video In this video, Dr. Mark Pimentel discusses the connection between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Video Summary: This resource is related to Course X: Gut Instincts. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT). Small Intestine. IBS. SIBO. Breath Test. Hydrogen. Methane. Hydrogen Sulfide. Constipation. Diarrhoea. Dr Mark Pimentel.] - [Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Risk Considered: An Update, E-Journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Council for Cardiology Practice (2012)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/uric-acid-and-cardiovascular-risk-considered-an-update/): Scientific Paper We present an up-to-date review of literature on the relationship of uric acid and kidney disease,cardiovascular disease and hypertension, with the recommendations that ensue. This resource is related to Course XI: The Heart of the Matter. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Cardiovascular System. Cardiovascular Disease. Hypertension. Urinary Tract (UT). Kidney Disease. Uric Acid.] - [C-Reactive Protein, Inflammation, and Coronary Heart Disease, The Egyptian Heart Journal (2014)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/role-of-homocysteine-in-the-development-of-cardiovascular-disease-2/): Scientific Paper Inflammation is widely considered to be an important contributing factor of the pathophysiology of coronary heart disease (CHD), and the inflammatory cascade is particularly important in the atherosclerotic process. In consideration of the important role that inflammatory processes play in CHD, recent work has been focused on whether biomarkers of inflammation may help to improve risk stratification and identify patient groups who might benefit from particular treatment strategies. Of these biomarkers, C-reactive protein (CRP) has emerged as one of the most important novel inflammatory markers. CRP an acute phase protein is synthesized by hepatocytes in response to proinflammatory… - [Role of Homocysteine in the Development of Cardiovascular Disease, Nutrition Journal (2015)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/role-of-homocysteine-in-the-development-of-cardiovascular-disease/): Scientific Paper It is well known that neuronal damage following a stroke has been attributed to the over stimulation of excitatory amino acids such as glutamate and aspartate through activation of NMDA receptors. The brain is exposed to most of the constituents of plasma including homocysteine as a result of the disruption of the blood–brain barrier after stroke, head trauma and stress. The question, therefore, arises as to whether or not homocysteine is able to selectively stimulate the release of excitatory amino acids in stroke. This review article will address the importance of homocysteine in nervous system specifically how these… - [Interview with Heart Health and Nutrition Expert, Dr. Thomas Cowan](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/interview-with-heart-health-and-nutrition-expert-dr-thomas-cowan/): YouTube Video This interview covers the best foods, supplements, an exercise for cardiovascular health, the myth about heart attacks, what actually causes them and what you can do to prevent them. Thomas Cowan MD is the author of Human Heart, Cosmic Heart and Founding Board Member of the Weston A. Price Foundation. This resource is related to Course XI: The Heart of the Matter. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Cardiovascular System. Cardiovascular Disease. Heart Attacks. Nutrition. Vitamins and Supplementation. Thomas Cowan MD.] - [The Fat Emperor](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-fat-emperor/): Recommended Website The Fat Emperor is a website founded by Ivor Cummins. The podcasts, videos and resources available here are very informative. Ivor Cummins BE(Chem) CEng MIEI  completed a Biochemical Engineering degree in 1990. He has since spent 30 years in corporate technical leadership positions. His career specialty has been leading large worldwide teams in complex problem-solving activity.   Since 2012 Ivor has been intensively researching the root causes of modern chronic disease. A particular focus has been on cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. He shares his research insights at public speaking engagements around the world, revealing the key nutritional and lifestyle interventions which will deliver excellent health and personal productivity. He has recently presented… - [Histamine and Histamine Intolerance, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2007)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/histamine-and-histamine-intolerance-laura-maintz-and-natalija-novak-2007/): Scientific Paper Histamine intolerance results from a disequilibrium of accumulated histamine and the capacity for histamine degradation. Histamine is a biogenic amine that occurs to various degrees in many foods. In healthy persons, dietary histamine can be rapidly detoxified by amine oxidases, whereas persons with low amine oxidase activity are at risk of histamine toxicity. Diamine oxidase (DAO) is the main enzyme for the metabolism of ingested histamine. It has been proposed that DAO, when functioning as a secretory protein, may be responsible for scavenging extracellular histamine after mediator release. Conversely, histamine N-methyltransferase, the other important enzyme inactivating histamine, is… - [Omega-6 Vegetable Oils as a Driver of Coronary Heart Disease: 'The Oxidized Linoleic Acid' Hypothesis, Open Access (2018)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/omega-6-vegetable-oils-as-a-driver-of-coronary-heart-disease-the-oxidized-linoleic-acid-hypothesis/): Scientific Paper The intake of omega-6 vegetable oils, particularly soybean oil, began to increase in the USA starting in the early 1900s at a time when the consumption of butter and lard was on the decline. This caused a more than two-fold increase in the intake of linoleic acid, the main omega-6 polyunsaturated fat found in vegetable oils, which now makes up around 8% to 10% of total energy intake in the Western world. The omega-6 fat linoleic acid should not be confused with conjugated linoleic acid found in pastured animal foods. A systematic review of studies measuring the changes… - [The Mineral Power for Your Body’s Electrical Supply, Stephanie Seneff](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-mineral-power-for-your-bodys-electrical-supply-stephanie-seneff/): YouTube Video We know that water conducts electricity in our bodies. But would you like to see how? What if you learned about a little something extra that could add a lot more zap to your zip? Dr. Seneff has all the data that you need. A committed voice for sanity in science, Dr. Seneff has authored over two dozen peer-reviewed journal papers over the past few years about the connection between toxic chemicals and micro nutrient deficiencies in health and disease, with a focus on the dangers of Roundup (glyphosate) and the importance of sulfur. 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His expertise is highly sought and… - [Does LCHF Improve Your Blood Tests?, Prof. Ken Sikaris](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/does-chf-improve-your-blood-tests-prof-ken-sikaris/): YouTube Video A graduate of the University of Melbourne, Dr Sikaris trained at the Royal Melbourne, Queen Victoria, and Prince Henry’s Heidelberg Repatriation Hospitals. He obtained fellowships from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists in 1992 and 1997 respectively. Dr Sikaris was Director of Chemical Pathology at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne between 1993 and 1996. A NATA-accredited laboratory assessor, Dr Sikaris specialises in Prostate Specific Antigen, cholesterol and quality assurance and is currently chair of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry Committee on Analytical Quality. His expertise is highly sought and… - [The Cholesterol Conundrum (and root cause solution), Ivor Cummins](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/the-cholesterol-conundrum-and-root-cause-solution-ivor-cummins/): YouTube Video A detailed analysis of Cholesterol Science using an Engineering Problem Solving approach. Included is a clear explanation of the Cholesterol Metabolic Processes, related diseases, and most importantly a clear summary of the key risk factors and how they can be influenced by your genetic type and your dietary strategy. Topics include: This resource is related to Course XI: The Heart of the Matter. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Cardiovascular System. Fats. Cholesterol. LDL. HDL. sdLDL. Triglycerides. Chylomicron. Atherosclerosis. CVD. Ivor Cummins.] - [Heart Torus, Jean Sibelius](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/heart-torus-jean-sibelius/): YouTube Video MUSIC: Jean Sibeliu, Impromptu in B minor Opus 5/5, piano Leif Ove Andsnes, Sony Music, 2017. IMAGES: The Helical Heart, The Torus of the Heart, The Fibonnacci Sequence, The Heart Field. This resource is related to Course XI: The Heart of the Matter. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Cardiovascular System. Heart. Vortexes in the Human Heart.] - [Blood as a Vortex in the Aorta](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/blood-as-a-vortex-in-the-aorta/): YouTube Video A visualisation of blood leaving the heart using a 4D MRI. The blood flow shows a rotational pattern – it leaves the left ventricle ‘spinning’ creating a low pressure system or a vortex. The net result is that of a vacuum – blood is therefore not pumped as previously taught. This resource is related to Course XI: The Heart of the Matter. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Cardiovascular System. Heart. Left Ventricle. Vortexes in the Human Heart.] - [Vortex Formation and Instability in the Left Ventricle, University of Minnesota](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/modern-approach-to-mapping-of-vortexes-in-the-mitral-valve/): YouTube Video This video helps to visualise the 3D vortex dynamics of ventricular filling using modern MRI technology: This resource is related to Course XI: The Heart of the Matter. If you are interested in purchasing this course from our on-demand library of courses click here. [Cardiovascular System. Heart. Left Ventricle. Mitral Valve. Vortexes in the Human Heart.] ## Pages - [Home](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/): The body’s innate intelligence…Our body does not lie, but are we able to hear it? Can we truly behold the wonder of its intelligence? 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Webinar 2: Navigating the Transition With the foundations in place from webinar 1, our second webinar will turn to practical support — exploring how we can best accompany women through this transition and safeguard wellbeing into elderhood. So join us as we dive deep into the rhythm of this biological dance, learning together how to move in greater harmony with life’s great flow. So join us as we dive deep into the rhythm of this biological dance, learning together how to move in greater harmony with life’s great flow. This lesson includes: Detailed slide decks with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS Handouts and Guides Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail. This is part 2 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 1, see the September 2026 webinar. - [Menopause Webinar, September 2026 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/menopause-webinar-september-2026/): This webinar took place on 2 September 2026. In spring we explored the pulsatile rhythm, quickening its step for menarche, awakening the transition of girl into woman. Now, as the energy of high summer gives way to golden autumn, attention is turned to another threshold: the transition of a woman’s cycle into menopause. Webinar 1: Biological Terrain, Evolutionary & Cultural Context Together we unveil the deeper significance of this great shift — hormonal, structural, energetic, psychological, and social. Sadly for many women in the modern world this profound rite of passage has become a health problem that needs to be managed. Together we explore how and why this might have happened, unravelling the critical influence of the stress axis, metabolic dysregulation, and chronic inflammation on this pivotal biological event. So join us as we dive deep into the rhythm of this biological dance, learning together how to move in greater harmony with life’s great flow. This lesson includes: Detailed slide decks with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS Handouts and Guides: HPG-Axis: Feedback Loops in Menstruation & Perimenopause Oestrogen After Menopause: A Paradigm Shift (E1, E2, E3) Menopause and the Unsung Hero, Progesterone Menopause, Androgens & Andropause Actions of Oestrogen and Progesterone on End Organs_ Table Neurotransmitters of the Neuroendocrine Axis_Table Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail. This is part 1 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 2, see the October 2026 webinar. - [Heart Failure Webinar, August 2026 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/heart-failure-webinar-august-2026/): This webinar took place on 5 August 2026. A quiet but profound shift is reshaping cardiovascular disease in the modern body. While the classical heart attack is becoming less common, heart failure (HF) is steadily increasing – and it is now affecting people at a younger age than ever before. Webinar 2: Heart Coherence – Strategies for Cardiac Rejuvenation In this second instalment of our webinar series, we move beyond the pathophysiology and drivers of HF to focus on what matters most in practice – how we can support the cardiovascular system back into balance. We’ll begin with a brief recap of key insights from the previous session, adding important clinical nuance to laboratory diagnostics and taking a look at the pharmaceutical protocols used to offload the strained heart. From there, we’ll dive into the fascinating realm of heart rate variability and heart coherence – exploring the heart as a sensory organ and the critical role of our capacity for ease and relaxation in regulation and healing. The focus then turns to the cellular core of mitochondrial health. We’ll review the evidence behind key nutrients and supplements purported to support these cellular powerhouses. Broadening our lens, we’ll explore the rich pharmacopeia of heart-specific herbs, offering practical insights into their actions and applications. Finally, we’ll weave these threads together into a practical resource map – one that you can directly apply in guiding your patients toward a healthy, resilient heart. What you will learn in this webinar: Key clinical and laboratory diagnostics for HF in practice Mechanisms of action, benefits, and potential side effects of conventional HF pharmaceuticals The role of heart rate variability and heart coherence as determinants of cardiac and systemic health Evidence-based interventions to support mitochondrial function Herbal approaches for cardiovascular rejuvenation and support A concise overview of HF drivers and corresponding remedial strategies This lesson includes: Detailed slide decks with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS Handouts and Guides: Mitochondrial Health – A Tiered Interventions Approach Pharmaceuticals Used in Heart Failure Phytotherapeutic Strategies for Cardiac Coherence Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail. This is part 2 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 1, see the July 2026 webinar. - [Heart Failure Webinar, July 2026 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/heart-failure-webinar-july-2026/): This webinar took place on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. A quiet but profound shift is reshaping cardiovascular disease in the modern body. While the classical heart attack is becoming less common, heart failure (HF) is steadily increasing – and it is now affecting people at a younger age than ever before. To understand this troubling transition, we must first seek to know the heart itself. Webinar 1: Heart Weary – The Terrain and Pathophysiology of Heart Failure In this opening webinar, we will explore the remarkable structure of the myocytes and myocardium, and the central role of mitochondria in sustaining heart health. We examine the critical function of the capillary network that nourishes the heart muscle, the intriguing hidden forces that govern circulation and the how the heart coheres with brain and body. With this foundation in place, we turn to the clinical reality of HF looking at the different categories of HF, how they are defined in practice, and what they indicate. Finally, we will introduce the major drivers that degrade the heart’s terrain, setting the stage for Webinar 2, where we will explore strategies for genuine cardiac healing and rejuvenation. What you will learn in this webinar: The unique structure and needs of the myocyte and myocardiums helical architecture. Mitochondrial function in the healthy heart – structure, communication, fuel, and patterns of dysregulation. The microcirculatory terrain – the glycocalyx and capillary health. How to assess different types and clinical presentations of heart failure (HFrEF, HFpEF, HFmrEF). The key drivers of degeneration in cardiac function – from metabolic and inflammatory to toxic and infective. This lesson includes: Detailed slide decks with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS Handouts and Guides: Toxins Associated with Heart Failure Functional Iron Deficiency and the Anaemia of Chronic Disease Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail. This is part 1 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 2, see the August 2026 webinar. - [Oestrus Webinar, June 2026 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/oestrus-webinar-june-2026/): This webinar took place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. The watery world of hormones orchestrates the unfolding of our body's structure – through embryogenesis, childhood, puberty, gestation, childbirth, and death. This is the base tone of our body's great orchestra. The fluctuating tides of our hormones are connected to the movement of the planets, the circadian rhythm of day and night, the monthly moon cycle, and the cycle of the seasons – creation and dissolution. In resonance with this great flux and flow, we turn our attention to a potent messenger in the rhythms of our collective body: oestrogen. Our upcoming May and June webinars dive into the fluid, alchemical realms of the endocrine system, with focus on the early stages of the woman's cycle from the first light of menarche through the full radiance of the fertile years. Webinar 2: Restoring Cycle and Rhythm In June, our inquiry continues from this foundational understanding of the turbulent waters of hormonal dysregulation. We pick up the threads, exploring in more depth the pathophysiology and clinical expressions of hormonal imbalance – with a specific focus on the loss of boundary and tissue integrity in the conditions of adenomysosis and endometriosis. Having gathered an appreciation of the foundational root causes and drivers of these "disorders," we then pull back to trace a vista – a map to guide the fertile woman back to her natural rhythm. This is a journey into the heart of common pathologies, seeking not merely to suppress symptoms but to recalibrate the environment in which they arise. To bridge the gap between clinical pathophysiology and the restorative power of the natural world, we are honoured to be joined by the esteemed fertility herbalist, Marie Reilly. Marie will weave her profound botanical wisdom into our inquiry, guiding us through the "green pharmacopoeia" to identify the plant allies capable of recalibrating the endocrine terrain. Together, we will explore how specific herbal energetics and phytochemistry can be used to harmonise the HPG axis, soothe the inflammatory fires of endometriosis, and support the liver's alchemy in clearing the modern burden of oestrogen excess. Her contribution offers a vital, lived-wisdom approach to restoring the rhythm of the fertile years through the intelligent application of traditional and evidence-based herbal medicine. This lesson includes: Detailed slide decks with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS Handouts Supplements for Oestrogen Dominance Herbs for Fertility and Female Reproductive Health Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail. This is part 2 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 1, see the May 2026 webinar. - [Oestrus Webinar, May 2026 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/oestrus-webinar-may-2026/): This webinar took place on 6 May 2026. The watery world of hormones orchestrates the unfolding of our body's structure – through embryogenesis, childhood, puberty, gestation, childbirth, and death. This is the base tone of our body's great orchestra. The fluctuating tides of our hormones are connected to the movement of the planets, the circadian rhythm of day and night, the monthly moon cycle, and the cycle of the seasons – creation and dissolution. In resonance with this great flux and flow, we turn our attention to a potent messenger in the rhythms of our collective body: oestrogen. In this two-part webinars series we dive into the fluid, alchemical realms of the endocrine system, with focus on the early stages of the woman's cycle from the first light of menarche through the full radiance of the fertile years. Where Electricity Meets Alchemy: The Hypothalamic Intersection We start at the sacred junction where the electrical charge of the nervous system sets the tone for the "master pulse" of GnRH, whose rhythm then determines downstream hormonal cascades. Here we begin to appreciate the intricate feedback mechanisms that influence this neuro-endocrine heartbeat – a porous interface sensitive to the "biological noise" of the modern world, either harmonising or fracturing its delicate choreography: epigenetics, nutrition, stress, light, metabolic and oestrogenic signalling. Menarche: The First Awakening The timing of a girl's first moon (menarche) is a biological sentinel, reflecting the health of her internal and external terrain. We will investigate the troubling trend of "early awakening" in our modern era. What is the body hearing? From the signalling of leptin to environmental cues, we seek to understand this early onset, and the long-term consequences of this premature dawn on a woman's health landscape. The Transmutation of Steroids Another profound pattern reveals itself in the transformative alchemy of steroid hormones – from cholesterol to pregnenolone, progesterone, androgens, and finally oestrogen. Like yin switching into yang, the classical female hormone oestrogen is enzymatically transformed into male hormones (androgens) by the aromatase enzyme. What factors dictate the force of this current? What expressions may ensue when this is out of balance? The Oestrogen Switch: Character and Power Oestrogen is often exclusively framed as a reproductive hormone, but its power is far more pervasive. It is a hormone of growth, lubrication, inflammation and cognitive clarity. The intricate feedback of oestrogen is a biological switch that influences menarche, ovulation, and menopause. By understanding oestrogen's character and purpose, we will be better able to navigate the complexities of its imbalance. The Modern Shadow: An Epidemic of Dominance Finally, we turn attention to a shadow cast on this hormonal landscape – the epidemic of oestrogen dominance. Our world is now saturated with xenoestrogens – unnatural "mimics" ubiquitous in water, soil, and food. This clouds the body’s fluid cycles. We will explore the contributors to this state – impaired hepatic clearance, insulin resistance, inflammation, a disrupted gut microbiome, and the loss of the balancing force of progesterone. Manifestations of Imbalance Having grounded our appreciation of this finely regulated hormonal system and the contributors to its imbalance, we will survey the now-common manifestations, focusing on the feminine – early menarche, PCOS, adenomyosis, endometriosis, infertility, and fibroids. Thus, we will be better placed to identify when things are out of kilter and why – with clarity on the pathways back into balance, restoring the rhythm of a dance interrupted by the cacophony of the 21st century. Rites of Passage: Celebrating the Mystery of Fertility In the second part of this webinar, Naa Adjeley offers a lens through which the biology of fertility gains depth and meaning, drawing on the wisdom of Ghanaian puberty rites. Here, womanhood is understood not as a mere biological threshold, but as a cultural, communal, and profoundly sacred passage. Through elements such as diet, seclusion, simplicity, and the embrace of community, we will uncover the lessons these ancient practices still hold. They are not relics of the past, but living wisdom – honouring not only the dawn of a woman's journey, but its ongoing unfolding. This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS Handouts Oestrogen Dominance The Dance of FSH and LH GnRH Pulse Frequency Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail. This is part 1 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 2, see the June 2026 webinar. - [Liver Webinar, April 2026 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/liver-webinar-april-2026/): This webinar took place on 1 April 2026. In Chinese medicine, the liver is associated with the expansive Wood element, associated with Spring. It is our metabolic command centre of transformation and detoxification, in constant service to every cell, tissue, and organ in the body. When the liver functions harmoniously, it enlivens the whole biological system. Yet in the fray of modern life, the liver is under unprecedented strain. Signs of imbalance are now commonplace – from fatty liver disease (increasingly seen even in children) to gall stones and gallbladder removal becoming almost par for the course. There has never been a more urgent time to honour this vital organ with our attention and understanding. This two-part webinar series is designed to clarify and demystify the liver’s function and purpose, building a clear foundation from which may learn how best to nourish and sustain this biological core – for ourselves and those we guide. In our second session, we’ll focus on practical strategies and holistic remedies to support the liver in its immense "labour of love," translating understanding into actionable care. This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS Handouts and Guides Liver Palpation How to Measure Metabolic Health (Public Health Collaboration) Bile Supplements and Support A Guide to Herbs for the Hepatobiliary System Clinical Management of Bile Acid Diarrhoea (Paper) Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail. This is part 2 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 1, see the March 2026 webinar. - [Liver Webinar, March 2026 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/liver-webinar-march-2026/): This webinar took place on 4 March 2026. In Chinese medicine, the liver is associated with the expansive Wood element, associated with Spring. It is our metabolic command centre of transformation and detoxification, in constant service to every cell, tissue, and organ in the body. When the liver functions harmoniously, it enlivens the whole biological system. Yet in the fray of modern life, the liver is under unprecedented strain. Signs of imbalance are now commonplace – from fatty liver disease (increasingly seen even in children) to gall stones and gallbladder removal becoming almost par for the course. There has never been a more urgent time to honour this vital organ with our attention and understanding. This two-part webinar series is designed to clarify and demystify the liver’s function and purpose, building a clear foundation from which may learn how best to nourish and sustain this biological core – for ourselves and those we guide. In this first session, we’ll embark on a guided tour through the liver’s remarkable landscape. You’ll gain a clear understanding of: Its dazzling structure: The intricate design of hexagonal lobules and the specialized community of cells within. The biochemistry of bile: How bile is created, its essential flow, and its role in digestion and detoxification. The liver’s greater network: Its central role in metabolism, hormonal health, and detoxification, and its intimate connections with the gut, heart, and brain. Root causes of dysfunction: Key drivers of liver imbalance and their downstream effects, including how to interpret common lab tests and scans. This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS handouts and guides: Hepatic-Iron Regulation: A Guide to Liver-Mediated Iron Homeostasis Curated third-party resources for further learning: Videos, book recommendations, and links to relevant websites. Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail. This is part 1 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 2, see the April 2026 webinar. - [Adrenal Webinar, December 2025 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/adrenal-webinar-december-2025/): This webinar took place on 3 December 2025. Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions. ~ Hafiz Building on the physiology covered in our first session, in this second webinar we unpack the real physiology of adrenal ‘burnout’, then turning to its practical implications with a series of case studies. We learn of pathways to both buffer negative consequences of stress, particularly on the brain, while gently bringing the body’s back into ease and balance. We cover: A refresher with a purpose: We revisit key levers from webinar 1 that are most critical for calming an overactive stress response. Neuroprotective buffers: the best-evidenced supplements and hormonal supports to safeguard the brain from the long-term effects of chronic stress. Breaking the logjam: decoding the feedback pathways that become blocked in chronic stress and fatigue states, we can learn how to restore healthy flow. Case studies that bring clarity: we interpret fascinating DUTCH test results, revealing the stories of both hyperactive and depleted stress axes. Nature’s balancers: A practical guide to using herbal adaptogens to support and modulate your body’s stress physiology. What the heart speaks about being at ease – heart rate variability, coherence and connection. This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS handouts and guides: Stress axis dysregulation: further considerations and supplements Emotional, social, psychological support for stress axis dysregulation Herbal modulators of adrenal function: adaptogens and other allies From hyperdrive to burnout: phytotherapeutic support for hpa axis dysregulation Curated third-party resources for further learning Curated third-party resources for further learning. Videos, book recommendations, and links to relevant websites. Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail: Allostatic Load and its Assessment Sympathetic Nervous System Bundle Parasympathetic Nervous System Bundle Sleep Trauma and Its Embodiment Endocrine System Bundle (includes HPA Axis) This recording is part 2 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 1, see the November 2025 webinar. - [Adrenal Webinar, November 2025 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/adrenal-webinar-november-2025/): This webinar took place on 5 November 2025 Are we truly at ease? What holds us in tension? Is the body, heart, and soul nourished? What imprints of fear and lack are being carried – actual, recent, early life and generational? Understanding in depth and nuance the phenomenon of stress, its drivers, physiological processes and downstream ramifications is foundational not only for practitioners but for anyone seeking greater ease, balance and health. A chronically dysregulated stress axis is now so common it is almost taken as a given. It might however be seen as the great taproot of malaise in our human family. In this first webinar we establish the foundational intelligence and interconnected systems that modulate the stress response from moment to moment. We learn about: The biological foundations of stress physiology – looking deep into the adrenal glands, their cortex and medulla and steroid hormones. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and that interface between the nervous and endocrine system – the HPA axis. The inner voices deep in the brainstem, midbrain and cortex that assess and respond to a perceived threat. The cascade of hormonal and neurological messengers of the stress response. The downstream consequences on tissues, organs and cells of a chronically activated stress axis – our allostatic burden. This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS handouts and guides: Research Paper: Allostatic Load Biomarkers of Stress Handout: Downstream Consequences of an Activated Stress Axis Reflective Exercise Curated third-party resources for further learning: Videos, book recommendations, and links to relevant websites. Discount Coupons When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail: Allostatic Load and its Assessment Sympathetic Nervous System Bundle Parasympathetic Nervous System Bundle Sleep Trauma and Its Embodiment Endocrine System Bundle (includes HPA Axis) This recording is part 1 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 2, see the December 2025 webinar. - [FULL LIBRARY OF COURSES (Renewal for 6 Months)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/full-library-of-courses-renewal-for-6-months/): Includes: 76 lessons 62h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An additional 126h of third-party video tutorials 15 illustrated transcripts Book recommendations Research and review tasks Links to useful websites Articles to deepen your understanding In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses all third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. - [Thyroid Webinar, October 2025 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/thyroid-webinar-october-2025/): This webinar took place on 8 October 2025 What are halides and how do these vital minerals determine thyroid health and disease? Does iodine have a role in tissue health, beyond the thyroid gland? What unseen toxins might be interfering with glandular health? And how do genetics, environment, and lifestyle converge to shape the familial stories of thyroid health? Having gathered an appreciation of the anatomy and functioning of the butterfly gland, in this second webinar of the series, we focus initially on the Halides, elements that have a critical role in determining thyroid and glandular health. We explore clinical and laboratory parameters of thyroid function assessment and practical and botanical interventions that can support thyroids function and resilience. In this session, we focus on translating knowledge into practice: The role of iodine in glandular health. The impact of toxic halides, and how they compete with iodine, disrupting hormonal synthesis. Integrative treatment strategies – nutrition, supplements, lifestyle practices and medicinal plants to support thyroid function. A familial case study – a detailed exploration of hereditary patterns of thyroid imbalance. This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS handouts and guides: Herbs for Thyroid Support Pharmaceuticals for Thyroid Support Curated third-party resources for further learning: Videos, book recommendations, and links to relevant websites. Discount coupons: When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail: Course VIII: Lesson 5, Thryoid This recording is part 2 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 1, see the September 2025 webinar. - [Thyroid Webinar, September 2025 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/thyroid-webinar-september-2025/): This webinar took place on 3 September 2025 What rhythm is the body dancing to? What inner tempo nurtures its energy, warmth, clarity, rest and growth? What happens when the pace slows… or accelerates out of sync with the whole? Why, in the modern world, has the thyroid become so exquisitely vulnerable? A delicate, butterfly-shaped gland resting in the throat chakra, the thyroid is far more than a metabolic regulator. It orchestrates the ancient dialogue between mitochondria and nucleus, modulating the balance between energy generation and protein synthesis in every cell. Through this conversation, it sets the Basal Metabolic Rate – the body’s foundational rhythm of vitality. Yet despite its profound role, the thyroid remains misunderstood, under assessed and often overlooked. Today, thyroid imbalances are not rare anomalies – they are common physiological narratives woven into modern life. In this session we explore the multidimensional physiology of thyroid function and the complex landscape of factors that disrupt it including: The raison d’être of the thyroid, its evolutionary purpose, cellular intelligence, structural needs and vulnerabilities. The modern thyroid crisis from age-related hypometabolism to the escalating rise of autoimmune thyroid disease – Hashimoto’s, Graves’, subclinical patterns, postpartum shifts and stress-mediated suppression. The drivers of dysfunction – a layered map of many influences – metabolic, psychosocial, toxic, nutritional. Clinical manifestations, both overt and subtle, brining into awarenessthe early whispers of thyroid imbalance. Laboratory interpretation, bringing clarity to TSH, T4, T3, reverse T3, TPO, TgAb and the often-misunderstood functional ranges that reveal thyroid dysregulation This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS handouts and guides: Assessment of Thyroid Function Ray Peat on the Thyroid Sex Hormones and Thyroid Function Recommended Labs and Products for Thyroid Health Curated third-party resources for further learning: Videos, book recommendations, and links to relevant websites. Discount coupons: When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail: Course VIII: Lesson 5, Thryoid This recording is part 1 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 2, see the October 2025 webinar. - [Migraine Webinar, August 2025 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/migraine-webinar-6-august-2025/): This webinar took place on 6 August 2025 Even the most violent storms are born of patterns… Migraine is a neurological cascade that ripples through brain and body, gripping in pain and unease. In webinar 1 we gathered an appreciation of its neurophysiological patterns. Here we turn attention to migraine's clinical expression and its maybe surprising and intimate connection with salt homeostasis. Webinar 2: Salt Physiology and Case Studies We first dive into the mysterious realm of salinity, charge and water. This brings a deep appreciation of our inner sea and enables the weave of an integrated and root cause approach to this complex and common condition. A case study from Marie Oxley on cluster headaches then brings an enlightening perspective from Ayurveda and the role of medicinal herbs. Salt in Our Biology: The Overlooked Key Salt as an intimate partner of the mother matrix of water Our saline origins and evolutionary perspective Osmolarity and ion pump function in cellular health Safety, supplementation, and sources of salt Clinical implications of low salt intake in migraine and systemic health Cluster Headache Case Study – presented by Marie Oxley Detailed clinical observation, symptom mapping and patient history Analysis of triggers, timing and autonomic involvement Discussion of therapeutic interventions and leverage points This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS handouts and guides: Salt Sources: What is the Best Salt? Key Salt Studies: Salt’s Malignment and Redemption How Much is Enough? Clinical Implications of Low Salt Intake Curated third-party resources for further learning: Videos, book recommendations, and links to relevant websites. Discount coupons: When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail: Sympathetic Nervous System Bundle This recording is part 2 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 1, see the July 2025 webinar. - [Migraine Webinar, July 2025 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/migraine-webinar-july-2025/): This webinar took place on 2 July 2025 Migraine is not just a headache… It is a complex neurological storm that has afflicted humanity for millennia. Early Sumerian tablets blamed it on vengeful spirits. Today, prevalence has increased by over 60% in the past 30 years, now affecting 1 in 7 people globally. Women remain more affected, yet cases are rising fastest in men and adolescents. Even the most violent storms are born of patterns. Migraine is a disorder of systems, not just symptoms. Understanding the interconnected physiology of migraine opens pathways to prevention and treatment. While migraines are often associated with headaches or visual aura, their clinical presentations vary widely. How do we recognize these patterns? How do we differentiate migraine from tension headache, cluster headache, or more serious neurological conditions? In this webinar we trace migraine from cellular to systemic levels, revealing the mechanisms that drive its intensity. We explore: The hypothalamus – a tiny but powerful hub of homeostasis that orchestrates circadian rhythm, hunger, thirst and autonomic regulation The neurovascular interface – where the nervous system and vascular system dynamically communicate, sometimes catastrophically The trigeminal nerve network – activating inflammation, pain signaling and the classic migraine cascade Mitochondrial dysfunction – reducing neuronal resilience and energy supply Impaired glymphatic clearance – limiting the removal of neurotoxins from the brain Mast cell activation – amplifying the trigemino-vascular response Neuropeptides and cytokines – the chemical storm driving migraine’s signature pain. By understanding these mechanisms, practitioners gain crucial insights into migraine’s full clinical expression – from aura to post-drome fatigue – and the strategies to prevent, interrupt and mitigate its debilitating effects. This lesson includes: Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms BONUS handouts and guides: Migraine History Taking Questions Red Flags to Rule Out Migraine Cascade Diagram Curated third-party resources for further learning: Videos, book recommendations, and links to relevant websites. Discount coupons: When you purchase this webinar you unlock discounts to lessons in the Course Library that explore relevant topics in more detail: Sympathetic Nervous System Bundle This recording is part 1 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 2, see the August 2025 webinar. - [Neuroinflammation and Mental Health](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/neuroinflammation-and-mental-health/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Recommended websites In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Neurodegeneration – Dementia [Coming Soon!]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/neurodegeneration-dementia/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. 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The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Bone and Mineral Homeostasis](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/bone-and-mineral-homeostasis/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Online article In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Respiratory System Bundle](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/respiratory-system-bundle/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Handout In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Ear, Nose, and Throat – Structure, Function and Disorders](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/ear-nose-and-throat-structure-function-and-disorders/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Online article In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. 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The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-systemic-lupus-erythematosus/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Handouts Recommended websites Book recommendation In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Histamine and Atopy – Eczema and Asthma](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/histamine-and-atopy-eczema-and-asthma/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcripts Additional Resources on Asthma [Additional Video; Online Article] Additional Resources on Histamine Intolerance [Handout; Additional Video; Online Article; Scientific Paper; Recommended Website] In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Immune Dysregulation – Review](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/immune-dysregulation-review/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Review task Book recommendation In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Cardiovascular Disease – Cause and Remedy](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/cardiovascular-disease-cause-and-remedy/): Includes: Three in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Handout Scientific papers In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Clinical Presentations of Cardiovascular Disease](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/clinical-presentations-of-cardiovascular-disease/): Includes: Three in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Handout In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Bowel Cancer](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/bowel-cancer/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Handouts Scientific papers Recommended website In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Inflammatory Bowel Disease](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/inflammatory-bowel-disease/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Scientific paper Dietary protocols In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Stomach and Its Disorders](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/stomach-and-its-disorders/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Handouts Instructions for home testing of stomach acid In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Small Intestine and Its Disorders](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/small-intestine-and-its-disorders/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Handouts Recommended websites SIBO Protocols Book recommendation In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Toxins – Detoxification](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/toxins-detoxification/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Handouts Online article Resources for fasting In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Toxins – Biotransformation](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/toxins-biotransformation/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Scientific paper Booklet In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Toxins – Exposure](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/toxins-exposure/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Recommended websites In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Methylation Cycle](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/methylation-cycle/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Handout Recommended website In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Sex Hormone Imbalance – Clinical Manifestations](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/sex-hormone-imbalance-clinical-manifestations/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Handouts Scientific papers Recommended websites In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis – Progesterone and Androgens](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal-axis-progesterone-and-androgens/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Handouts Scientific paper In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal Axis – Oestrogen](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal-axis-oestrogen/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Handout Scientific paper Recommended websites In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Endocrine System Bundle](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/structure-and-function-of-the-endocrine-system-course-bundle/): This bundle of lessons covers the following topics: Structure and Function – Endocrine System Structure and Function – Reproductive System Structure and Function – Urinary System Structure and Function – Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis Includes: Four in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Four illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Scientific paper Handouts Research task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Introduction to Attachment Theory](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/introduction-to-attachment-theory/): Includes: Illustrated transcript A video by Sean Hearn Additional videos Scientific papers Online article Recommended websites Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Tools in Practice](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/tools-in-practice/): Includes: An illustrated transcript A video by Sean Hearn In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Introduction to Trauma and the Body](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/introduction-to-trauma-and-the-body/): Includes: An illustrated transcript A video by Sean Hearn Additional third-party video tutorials Handout Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Sympathetic Nervous System Bundle](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/sympathetic-nervous-system-bundle/): Includes: Three in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Three illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Parasympathetic Nervous System Bundle](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/parasympathetic-nervous-system-bundle/): Includes: Three in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Three illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Our Current Malaise](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/our-current-malaise/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Online article Recommended websites In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Meta-inflammation [Coming Soon!]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/meta-inflammation/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Tailoring the Approach](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/tailoring-the-approach/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Online article In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Fasting](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/fasting/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Post Modern Dietetics](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/post-modern-dietetics/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Scientific paper Recommended website In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [What Our Ancestors Ate](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/what-our-ancestors-ate/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Proteins in Our Food](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/proteins-in-our-food/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional reading In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Proteins in Our Biology](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/proteins-in-our-biology/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Burning Sugar – Glucose Metabolism and its Role in Insulin Dysregulation](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/burning-sugar-glucose-metabolism-and-its-role-in-insulin-dysregulation/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Handouts Recommended websites In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Carbohydrates in Our Biology and Food](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/carbohydrates-in-our-biology-and-food/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Scientific paper In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Fat as Fuel](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/fat-as-fuel/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Additional reading Recommended website Recommended equipment: Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitor In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Fats in Our Food](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/fats-in-our-food/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Additional reading Handout Book recommendations Research task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Fats in Our Biology](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/fats-in-our-biology/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Reflective task Book recommendation Handout In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Complexity – Systems Thinking](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/complexity-systems-thinking/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Additional reading Book recommendations Recommended music In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Immunity – Adaptive](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/immunity-adaptive/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Additional reading Reflective task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Immunity – Innate](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/immunity-innate/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Handout In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [The Second Brain](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/the-second-brain/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Recommended websites GI questionnaire Book recommendations Handout In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Cancer](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/cancer/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Online article In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Structure and Function – Musculoskeletal System](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/structure-and-function-musculoskeletal-system/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Recommended website Reflective task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Lipids, Atheroma and Disseminated Vascular Disease](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/lipids-atheroma-and-disseminated-vascular-disease/): Includes: Three in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos Handout Scientific paper Recommended website In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Structure and Function – Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary System](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/structure-and-function-gastrointestinal-and-hepatobiliary-system/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video tutorials Handouts In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Thyroid](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/thyroid/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Handouts In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Sleep](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/sleep/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Book recommendation In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Allostatic Load and Its Assessment](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/allostatic-load-and-its-assessment/): Includes: Three in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Scientific papers Reflective and research task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Oxidant and Anti-oxidant System](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/oxidant-and-anti-oxidant-system/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Nourishing the Inner Terrain – The Essentials](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/nourishing-the-inner-terrain/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD Two illustrated transcripts Additional third-party videos In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Grains](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/grains/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party video Reflective task Additional reading In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Microbiome](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/microbiome/): Includes: An in-house video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Epigenetics](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/epigenetics/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Scientific papers Research task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Genome](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/genome/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Recommended websites In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Cell Membranes and Fats](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/cell-membranes-and-fats/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Review task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [The Cell](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/the-cell/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Review task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Carbon Life](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/carbon-life/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Review task Handout In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Enzymes](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/enzymes/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Review task Research task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [REDOX](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/redox/): Includes: Three in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Review questions Handouts Reflective task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Water](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/water/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript Additional third-party videos Articles Book recommendation Research task Reflective task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Biochemistry Basics](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/biochemistry-basic-ci-l1/): Includes: Two in-house videos by Dr Nicole Freris MD An illustrated transcript A handout Additional third-party videos A scientific paper Research tasks In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material. All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter. - [Arthritis Webinar, June 2025 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/arthritis-webinar-june-2025/): This webinar took place on 4 June 2025 What does a joint remember? What choices – nutritional, emotional, biomechanical – leave their imprint over decades? How might we ease aching joints and return vitality to the body’s structure? Webinar 1 introduced the exquisite living ecology of cartilage, water, bone and the proteome, now, webinar 2 turns toward the lived human story. We follow osteoarthritis not as an abstract pathology, but as it unfolds through the tissues, life choices, and physiological patterns of our patients. In this second installment of the OA series, we moved from theory into clinical practice bringing the map of joint degeneration to life through a detailed case study. Together we explored: A patient with bilateral hip replacement. Their history, imaging, symptom progression, and systemic context. The case history as narrative and diagnostic map. What patterns were revealed through timing, presentation, long-term stress load, injuries, metabolic status and hormonal shifts? X-rays and relevant clinical data. Interpreting structural clues: joint spacing, osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis, load-bearing patterns, and compensatory adaptations. The unique constellation of drivers. How mechanical load, hormone dynamics, mineral homeostasis, inflammation, fascial tension, nutritional gaps and structured water all play a part. Treatment priorities: where leverage truly lies. Identifying the ‘big levers’ that can shift joint inflammation, metabolism, cartilage maintenance and repair. Possible interventions. Nutritional, botanical, lifestyle, somatic, metabolic and hydration-based strategies that align with the patient’s presentation. This webinar helps practitioners translate joint physiology into meaningful, actionable clinical reasoning – honouring both the complexity and the profound malleability of the musculoskeletal system. This lesson includes: Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics BONUS handouts and guides: Lectins and Joint Inflammation Nutritional Deficiencies and Supplementation in OA Support for Collagen and GAG Regeneration Oestrogen and Progesterone in OA Comparative Therapeutics for Joint Health: Snail Mucus and Whole Brown Seaweed This recording is part 2 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 1, see the May 2025 webinar. - [Arthritis Webinar, May 2025 [RECORDING]](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/arthritis-webinar-may-2025/): This webinar took place on 7 May 2025 Are our joints truly aging… or responding? Is degeneration inevitable… or a process with roots we can trace, understand, and influence? What hormonal, metabolic, structural, and emotional imprints accumulate unseen, slowly shifting the landscape of a joint? Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions in general practice – affecting nearly one in ten adults – and it is rising dramatically in younger people. Even our canine companions are now facing an epidemic of OA. Traditionally dismissed as simply “wear and tear,” OA has long been positioned as a mechanical, age-related fate. But is this really true? And has it always been so? In this first session of a two-part series on osteoarthritis, we journeyed into the exquisite micro-ecology of the articular joint – an environment far more dynamic, hydrated, electrically charged and metabolically alive than the traditional narrative suggests. Together we explore: The anatomy and physiology of articular joints. The living architecture of cartilage, synovium, meniscus, and subchondral bone and the dynamic forces that maintain articulation and fluid movement. The importance of the proteome and structured water in cartilage. How protein matrices and the fourth phase of water create charge separation, lubrication, and load-distribution. Bone and mineral homeostasis. The crystalline intelligence of bone, the dance of deposition and resorption and the subtle relationships between soft tissue calcification and systemic mineral regulation. The pathological state and clinical presentation of OA. Reframing OA as a metabolic–inflammatory process rather than simple mechanical degradation. The anabolic and catabolic processes driving degeneration. How cytokines, matrix metalloproteinases, oxidative stress, hormones and load transform cartilage from a regenerative to a degenerative state. A map of the drivers of joint degeneration. Hormonal, metabolic, structural, inflammatory, fascial and emotional contributors. This lesson includes: Helpful glossary of key terms Detailed slide deck with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Curated third-party resources for further learning: THEME 1: Structured Water Gerald Pollack: Electrically Structured Water, Part 1 (video) Gerald Pollack: Electrically Structured Water, Part 2 (video) Lesson recommendation – use your discount coupon to explore the them THEME 2: Proteome Lesson recommendation – use your discount coupon to explore the theme THEME 3: Bone and Mineral Homeostasis Course recommendation – use your discount coupon to explore the theme THEME 4: Oestrogen and Progesterone The Impact of Estrogens on Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance, Dr. Ben Bikman (video) Progesterone and Orthomolecular Medicine (handout)Questions for Further Contemplation This recording is part 1 in a 2-part series that aims to improve your skills and deepen your appreciation of this particular niche of the body’s terrain. For part 2, see the June 2025 webinar. - [FULL LIBRARY OF COURSES](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/library/): Includes: 76 lessons 62h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An additional 126h of third-party video tutorials 15 illustrated transcripts Book recommendations Research and review tasks Links to useful websites Articles to deepen your understanding In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses all third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 18 months with the option to renew at a rate of £350 for each additional 6-month block of time. - [Mastering Metabolic Health: Burning Sugar (September 2026)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/mastering-metabolic-health-burning-sugar-september-2026/): This Masterclass takes place between 11 September and 12 October 2026. For a detailed break-down of the week-to-week schedule and live webinars, see the timetable below. In order to establish a coherent base for understanding metabolic health and human nutrition, we have developed 3 masterclasses under the broad themes of: Carbohydrates Fats Proteins In this first masterclass of the series, we begin with what might be considered the biggest driver of chronic disease – blood glucose dysregulation and insulin resistance. By the end of this masterclass, you will have a solid grounding in the core biochemical, physiological and clinical aspects of this critically important subject. You will gain assuredness in working with clients, discussion with colleagues, and the practical application of what has been learnt.  Includes: Three live webinars with Dr Nicole Freris MD In-house video lectures Curated third-party resources Practitioner interviews Practical handouts and mindmaps An illustrated transcript Weekly MCQs BONUS material: When you sign-up you are given complementary access to related lessons from the Lesson Library. These include: Course III, Lesson 1: Carbohydrates in Our Biology and Food Liver Alchemy 1, March 2026 Webinar Recording Course V, Lesson 1: Oxidant and Antioxidant System [50%-off Coupon] Student forum: You will gain access to the dedicated student forum for this masterclass which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  Timetable: Download the timetable here --> MC_BS_Timetable _September 2026 We recommend allocating 3-4 hours per week for the self-study components. There is a quiz at the end of each week so you can check your understanding of the content. Additional research and experience is encouraged, as are questions, doubts and queries, that can be brought to the webinars. - [Monthly Practitioner Webinars: Bundle of Six](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/monthly-practitioner-webinars/): Monthly gatherings on Zoom for practitioners from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. Our webinars are a space where practitioners can learn through interactive presentations, and where queries, insights and case studies can be shared in order to deepen our collective understanding of clinical presentations and their underlying causes. Includes: Live webinars The following resources will be posted to the lesson page after the live webinar, along with BONUS handouts and guides, and curated third-party resources. Detailed slide decks with mind maps and illustrative graphics Webinar recording (video and MP3 audio – 90+ minutes) Helpful glossary of key terms Price: Individual webinars are usually £20 per session. This product is a bundle of six webinars valued at £100. You pay for 5 but get access to 6 webinars throughout the year! - [Mastering Metabolic Health: Burning Sugar (April 2026)](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/mastering-metabolic-health-burning-sugar-april-2026/): In order to establish a coherent base for understanding metabolic health and human nutrition, we have developed 3 masterclasses under the broad themes of: Carbohydrates Fats Proteins In this first masterclass of the series, we begin with what might be considered the biggest driver of chronic disease – blood glucose dysregulation and insulin resistance. By the end of this masterclass, you will have a solid grounding in the core biochemical, physiological and clinical aspects of this critically important subject. You will gain assuredness in working with clients, discussion with colleagues, and the practical application of what has been learnt.  Includes: Three live webinars with Dr Nicole Freris MD In-house video lectures Curated third-party resources Practitioner interviews Practical handouts and mindmaps An illustrated transcript Weekly MCQs BONUS material: When you sign-up you are given complementary access to related lessons from the Lesson Library. These include: Course III, Lesson 1: Carbohydrates in Our Biology and Food Liver Alchemy 1, March 2026 Webinar Recording Course V, Lesson 1: Oxidant and Antioxidant System [50%-off Coupon] Student forum: You will gain access to the dedicated student forum for this masterclass which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  Timetable: Download the timetable here --> Masterclass-Timetable_2026 We recommend allocating 3-4 hours per week for the self-study components. There is a quiz at the end of each week so you can check your understanding of the content. Additional research and experience is encouraged, as are questions, doubts and queries, that can be brought to the webinars. - [COURSE XV: Imbalance in Complex Systems](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-xv-imbalance-in-complex-systems/): Includes: 5 lessons 6h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD  An additional 9h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcript Useful links and resources In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE XIV: Our Crystalline Core](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-xiv-our-crystalline-core/): Includes: 3 lessons 2.5h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD  An additional 2.5h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcript Images and mindmaps for download Scientific papers Useful links and resources Reflective task In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-xiii-taking-in-the-breath-of-life/): Includes: 3 lessons 2.5h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD  An additional 4h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcript Scientific papers In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE XII: War and Peace – Immune Dysregulation](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-xii-war-and-peace-immune-dysregulation/): Includes: 4 lessons 3h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD  An additional 6.5h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcript Scientific papers Useful links Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE XI: The Heart of the Matter](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-xi-the-heart-of-the-matter/): Includes: 4 lessons 4h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD  An additional 9h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcript Downloadable images and mindmaps Scientific papers In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE I: Matter and Energy](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-i-matter-and-energy/): Includes: 7 lessons 4.5h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An additional 14h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcript Review questions Research tasks Reflective activities Additional papers and handouts In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE X: Gut Instincts](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-x-gut-instincts/): Includes: 4 lessons 4h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD  An additional 2h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcript Downloadable images and mindmaps Scientific papers Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE IX: Toxicity and Clearance Pathways](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-ix-toxicity-and-clearance-pathways/): Includes: 5 lessons 4h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD  An additional 7h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcript Downloadable images and mindmaps Scientific papers Links to useful websites Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE VIII: Endocrine System](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-viii-endocrine-system/): Includes: 8 lessons 6h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD  An additional 6.5h of third-party video tutorials An illustrated transcripts Downloadable images and mindmaps Research tasks Scientific papers Links to useful websites Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE VII: Trauma and Its Embodiment](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-vii-trauma-and-its-embodiment/): Includes: 2 lessons 2.5h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD and Sean Heard An additional 3h of third-party video tutorials Two illustrated transcripts Book recommendations Downloadable resources In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. The search function and categories make this resource easy to use and navigate. *You will have access to this course for 1 year with the option to renew at a rate of £15 per month thereafter.  - [COURSE VI: Nervous System](https://schoolforrestorativemedicine.com/product/course-vi-nervous-system/): Includes: 5 lessons 3.5h of video by Dr Nicole Freris MD An additional 7h of third-party video tutorials Book recommendations In addition: You will gain access to the student forum which provides a platform for questions and discussions related to the material.  All students also gain access to the full Resource Library which houses third-party resources (book recommendations, scientific papers, articles, videos, documentaries, website links, etc.) for the entire library curriculum. 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