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A Root Cause Approach to Seasonal Affective Disorder
About this class
Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts up to 10% of the population, especially in areas with long winters.
Many practitioners focus solely on light therapy and antidepressants, missing underlying root causes like hormone imbalances or vitamin D deficiencies, which can significantly impact recovery.
A root-cause approach to SAD focuses on identifying and addressing biochemical imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and circadian rhythm disruptions. Through functional testing and targeted interventions, you can create personalized treatment plans for better outcomes.
What can attendees expect to learn:
How to identify the root causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder, including hormone imbalances and nutrient deficiencies.
Effective strategies for testing and addressing these underlying issues in your clients.
How to move beyond traditional treatments and offer personalized, functional medicine approaches to support clients year-round.
What practitioners can benefit:
Functional medicine practitioners
Naturopathic doctors
Nutritionists and dietitians
Integrative health professionals
Mental health professionals seeking alternative approaches to treat SAD
Navigating Neuroinflammation Naturally in Treatment-Resistant Depression
About this class
Depression affects up to 20% of adults and 25% of teens in the U.S. and is among the leading causes of disability around the world. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication remain the first-line treatment, yet it's estimated that 30% of people do not experience relief from these interventions. Emerging research is identifying "inflammatory depression" as a distinct subtype that tends towards treatment resistance. This engaging presentation covers the foundations of addressing neuroinflammation in your patients with depression, including the most current research on root causes, assessment, as well as natural and integrative treatment options.
Learning objectives:
Become familiar with the robust research into neuroinflammation as a root cause of depression
Learn how to teach your patients in plain language the way that inflammation may be affecting their mood
Be able to identify possible sources of inflammation, including alterations to the microbiome.
Resource your practice with safe, effective and affordable options to address possible neuroinflammation in all of your patients with depression, even if they have not been classified as treatment-resistant.