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elib.tech EXCLUSIVEFunctional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) is a holistic discipline that employs functional laboratory assessments to identify malfunctions and underlying conditions at the root of most common health complaints. FDN embraces metabolic individuality and provides a step by step method that allows you to achieve repeatable, consistent and successful clinical outcomes.Module 1: Intro to FDN and Steroidal Hormone BalancingMission & PurposeWhat is FDNOrigins of FDNCourse objectivesHow FDN worksTenets of FDNWhat skills you will gainWhat people want to knowWhat conditions does FDN help resolveCausal FactorsA New Way of Looking at DiseaseWhat is stress?Progression of Stages of Adrenal DysfunctionFDN Lab Assessments OverviewAdrenal anatomy and physiologyStress hormonesSteroidal Hormone BalanceThe Chronic Stress ResponseThe Pregnenolone StealSteroidal Hormone metabolic PathwaysPhysiological Aspects of Cortisol & DHEABH#205 Adrenal Stress ProfileStages of Adrenal FatigueSample Test ResultsFDN Adrenal/Hormone AssessmentPreview of FDN Adrenal/Hormone protocolLesson 1 QuizModule 2: Fundamental Homeostatic Controls and Sex HormonesFundamental Homeostatic ControlsSteroid Hormone Balance (SHB)Homeostasis and Stages of DiseaseChronic Stress ResponseFDN Functional AssessmentsLab Reference RangesStatistical InterpretationsFunctional InterpretationsEstrogen and Progesterone RangesBH#205 Case StudiesMenopausal, Peri-menopausal, Pre-menopausalEstrogen and Progesterone SymptomsWhen to run the BH#205Male hormones & case studyFDN Trainee ExerciseModule 3: metabolic Assessment Profiling, Digestion and DetoxificationUsing urine metabolic assessment profiles, and testing the digestive and detoxification (liver) functionsInterpreting the BHD #101 metabolic Assessment ProfileProtein breakdown, excessive oxidization and liver and detoxification pathwaysForming an impression to guide your therapy and clinical outcomesBasic FDN Intake forms and logical progression of testing proceduresModule 4Using functional assessment intake forms exclusive to FDNUncovering hidden stressors in hormone, immune, digestive and detoxification systemsPractice and procedure methods, correlating a client’s medical history with proper testing procedures, presenting test results to your client, and recommending therapyIntroduction to the D.R.E.S.S. for Health Success programModule 5FDN 90 day therapeutic protocols to restore function and let the body heal itselfDiet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction and SupplementsWhen and how to re-test to determine objective outcomesUncovering hidden stressors like a good FDN detectiveSupplement protocols and worksheetsUsing bio-identical hormones and OTC supplementsIntegrating FDN protocols with client’s current regimen including pharmaceuticalsModule 6Investigating mucosal barrier integrity and leaky gutUsing the BHD #304 Mucosal Barrier Function testAssessment of gut ecology and digestive health, gut integrity and immune statusLeaky gut assessment and repair protocolsHandling difficult cases and ferreting out blocking factorsMid-term practical assignmentModule 7Uncovering hidden stressors, pathogens and stool testingUsing the BHD #401H GI Pathogen ScreenIdentifying bacterial overgrowth, parasites, yeasts, C. diff toxins, H. pyloriStool testing and gut biologyModule 8Gluten/Gliadin and Celiac DiseaseUsing the BH#230 SIgA/Gliadin Antibody TestImmune complexes and systemic inflammationFood sensitivities and oral intoleranceYeast and other opportunistic infestations, CandidaBH#238 Invasive Yeast Screen and Candida protocolsThyroid malfunction and the adrenal connection – proof positiveModules 9 & 10Practicing FDN and course accountabilityBuilding your FDN private pay practiceAdvancing natural health care and your keys to successTroubleshooting your protocols and fine tuningClient management skills and finding clinical correlationHow to get Medical referralsFinal exam review