Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
B. Explain the role that the liver plays in detoxification and identify various epigenetic factors associated with impaired detox pathways and their common symptoms.
C. Identify the internal and external sources that contribute to oxidative stress and demonstrate an understanding of substances that aid the body in reducing free radicals.
D. Differentiate the phases of adrenal stress and explain the effects that excess cortisol has on optimal thyroid and sex hormone health.
E. Understand the importance of sleep quality and identify factors that may interfere with normal circadian rhythms.
Dr. Lindsay Banks is the owner of Healthy Motives 365 in Houston, Texas. The mission of Healthy Motives 365 is to help clients transform their mindset and restore their bodies through chiropractic, healthy lifestyle coaching, hormone testing, and informational workshops. Dr. Lindsay is an advocate for giving back and serving organizations that align with her purpose. She currently serves on the American Black Chiropractic Association Board as the National Board Review Chair.
Dr. Banks has also worked in higher education for over 10 years, currently serving as the Department Chair of Allied Health at San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University (2008) and a Master of Exercise Physiology from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through Functional Medicine University.
To complete this course, the participant will watch the videos included in the three modules and complete a short quiz (T/F and/or Multiple Choice) after each video. You must watch the entire video and answer the quiz questions before moving to the next module.
PACE Approved States: AK, KS, ME, MO, NV, ND, SD, TN
No Prior Approval (NPA) States: CO, CT, DC, DE, ID, IL, IA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
- Introduction to the Functional Medicine Thinking Process
- Digestion and Absorption
- Intestinal Barrier Function
- The Mircrobiome & Dysbiosis
- Healing the Gut: 5R Protocol
- Total Toxic Burden (Exotoxins & Endotoxins)
- 3 Phases of Detoxification
- Genetics and Detoxification Pathways
- Common Toxic Substances and Symptoms
Activity Number
OL2024L407
CE Hours
- Reactive Oxygen Species (Free Radicals)
- Protective Mechanism of Antioxidants
- Cardiovascular Disease and Inflammation
- Autoimmunity and Contributing Factors
- Sleep Hygiene Optimization and Circadian Rhythms
- Stress Management and Mindfulness
Activity Number
OL2024L407
CE Hours
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPA), Adrenal Stress and Cortisol Function
- Optimal Thyroid Function
- Female Hormones Assessment and Balance
- Infradian Rhythm and Cycle Syncing
- Male Hormone Assessment and Balance
Activity Number
OL2024L407