Children in Balance: The Microbiome as a Pathway to Resilience explores the microbiome as a foundational determinant of lifelong health, emphasizing its pivotal role in digestive health, immune maturation, neurodevelopment, and resilience in the face of stress.    Through a series of evidence-informed sessions, participants will examine the earliest influences on microbial development from prenatal factors and birth practices to childhood nutrition and environmental exposures. Microbiome-driven mechanisms of atopy, the bidirectional gut–brain axis, and the digestive vulnerabilities common in childhood will be addressed. Attendees will explore practical strategies for supporting a healthy microbiome and balanced physiological systems that help children thrive.

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People are living longer, but they are spending more of those extra years in declining health, burdened by chronic diseases, cognitive decline, frailty, and dependency. A healthspan-focused approach shifts the clinical conversation from simply extending lifespan to enhancing the quality of life during those additional years. This means preserving cognitive sharpness, physical vitality, and personal autonomy without excessive reliance on pharmaceuticals or ongoing medical care.  Whole-food nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle interventions are foundational to this approach. They work together to reduce inflammation, enhance mitochondrial function, and support the resilience of neuroendocrine and immune systems— key pillars of aging well. Health professionals who integrate these tools into their practice are uniquely equipped to lead a healthspan revolution, empowering patients to live longer, healthier, and more independent lives.  Learning Objectives:   • Describe the concept of healthspan and differentiate it from lifespan within the framework of preventive and integrative clinical practice. • Examine the physiological mechanisms through which whole-food nutrition, herbal therapeutics, and lifestyle interventions influence inflammation, mitochondrial function, and neuroendocrine-immune system integrity in aging populations. • Integrate evidence-based, healthspan-oriented interventions into clinical strategies aimed at optimizing cognitive function, physical performance, and patient autonomy across the aging continuum.

People are living longer, but they are spending more of those extra years in declining health, burdened by chronic diseases, cognitive decline, frailty, and dependency. A healthspan-focused approach shifts the clinical conversation from simply extending lifespan to enhancing the quality of life during those additional years. This means preserving cognitive sharpness, physical vitality, and personal autonomy without excessive reliance on pharmaceuticals or ongoing medical care.  Whole-food nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle interventions are foundational to this approach. They work together to reduce inflammation, enhance mitochondrial function, and support the resilience of neuroendocrine and immune systems— key pillars of aging well. Health professionals who integrate these tools into their practice are uniquely equipped to lead a healthspan revolution, empowering patients to live longer, healthier, and more independent lives.  Learning Objectives:   • Describe the concept of healthspan and differentiate it from lifespan within the framework of preventive and integrative clinical practice. • Examine the physiological mechanisms through which whole-food nutrition, herbal therapeutics, and lifestyle interventions influence inflammation, mitochondrial function, and neuroendocrine-immune system integrity in aging populations. • Integrate evidence-based, healthspan-oriented interventions into clinical strategies aimed at optimizing cognitive function, physical performance, and patient autonomy across the aging continuum.

This course examines how chronic stress contributes to cognitive dysfunction and introduces neuroprotective adaptogens as key tools for supporting brain health. Learners will explore the stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome, the biological effects of stress on the nervous system, and how adaptogens can promote physical resilience and stamina, enhance mental clarity, and support emotional well-being, shifts that contribute to improved coordination, movement readiness, and sustained motivation, ultimately supporting compliance with self-care, mobility, and rehabilitation prescriptions.

This course offers an overview of prenatal care in which healthcare providers will examine physiological and hormonal changes, explore current maternal health challenges in the United States, and learn evidence-based strategies for managing common pregnancy symptoms using nutrition and herbal interventions. Key topics include recognizing pregnancy red flags, optimizing maternal-fetal outcomes, and integrating collaborative, interdisciplinary care. Designed for healthcare providers, this course empowers clinicians to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered prenatal support.

For more information or Register: https://wholisticmatters.com/optimizing-the-glymphatic-system-for-improved-brain-health/

Or email Alisha Keller, akeller@standardprocess.com

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This course explores the relationship between circulation within the central nervous system, the glymphatic system, and neuroinflammation. Throughout this course, the learner will understand the mechanics of central nervous system circulation, the connection of vascular health and neuroinflammation, and discover how various dietary and lifestyle factors influence glymphatic function.

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The Foundations of Herbal Support course is designed to give clinicians an understanding of botanical remedies and their relevance in modern healthcare. By delving into the history, traditions, and energy principles of herbalism, participants gain insight into how plants play a vital role in promoting health and wellness. This course covers the basics of herbal constituents, preparations, and administration methods, empowering healthcare providers to navigate herbal products to meet individual needs. In addition, it offers valuable information on evidence-based herbalism, proper dosing, and safety precautions. Learners will gain insights about functional herbalism theory, ethical practice, and considerations for sourcing high-quality herbs. Upon completion of the course, clinicians will have the knowledge and confidence to recommend herbal support, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

For more information/to register: https://wholisticmatters.com/continuing-education/herbal-support/

or email Alisha Keller akeller@standardprocess.com

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Pt. 1 Keeping Your Head About You: What Does the Brain Need?

Pt.2 Don’t Lose Your Mind: What Damages The Brain

Pt. 3 Mold and Microbes: The #1 Cause of Cognitive Decline

For more information/to reigster: https://wholisticmatters.com/continuing-education/brain-health/

Or email Alisha Keller akeller@standardprocess.com

Hour one: Dr. Bump will describe the process of chronic inflammation, its antecedents, its triggers and its manifestations in various pathologies. We will discuss some of the numerous causes including diet and lifestyle, stress, nutrient deficiencies, microbial infections, oxidative stress, structural imbalances and environmental issues.

Hour two: In this module you will review the role of magnesium in the central nervous system, various diagnostics available for assessment how deficiency can lead to inflammation, pain and disease.

Hour three: This module will offer clinical insight into assessing and diagnosing neuroinflammation along with therapeutics that include nutrition, diet, and lifestyle. A case study will be reviewed.

For more information/to register: https://wholisticmatters.com/continuing-education/neuroinflammation/

or email Alisha Keller akeller@standardprocess.com

https://www.functionalmedicineuniversity.com/

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Modules are available for ACBN continuing education through FMU. Functional Medicine University is nationally recognized as a leader in functional medicine education for the health care professional and CEUs and certificates of completion are provided by Southern California University of Health Sciences FMU provides a comprehensive approach to the study of functional medicine. FMU's focus is to ensure that students of the Functional Medicine Training Program have met the standards set forth within both the health care and private sectors.

For more information: 877-328-4035 or drgrisanti@gmail.com

This 3 module, 3-part focuses on defining the microbiome. Specifics covered are recent advances inNext Generation Sequencing, which ushered an explosion of research into the communities of micro-organisms living in our bodies. Learn the identity of the microbiomes that reside in our body and theassociations and correlations between the microbiome and digestive/non-digestive issues and diseases.Also learn rebalancing the microbiome to promote human health and combat disease.

For more information contact: Wholistic Matters website: www.WholisticMatters.com or

Nancy Morrow, 262-495-6364, nmorrow@Standardprocess.com

Functional Nutrition: A Whole Food Approach is a course designed to provide clinicians with a practical understanding of foundational concepts in human nutrition and how they can be applied in clinical practice. The course approaches nutrition concepts through the lens of whole food.