Presented by Cheryl Burdette, ND | July 23, 2025 at 12 PM Pacific

Our understanding of immunotolerance and autoimmunity, through gut-based exposure, has grown exponentially over the years. This broadened understanding of gut based immune priming elucidates new targets for immune regulation in autoimmune conditions. As our understanding of the microbiome increases, we can understand the mechanisms that skew and support immune tolerance and T-cell differentiation. A key regulator in many autoimmune conditions includes the interaction between Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a bacterial endotoxin, and Treg cells. Although LPS is ubiquitous to Gram-negative bacteria, and created by several commensal bacterial Genera, immune regulation to LPS also involves the interaction of Gram-positive flora such as Bifidobacter. These interactions will determine programming of naive T-cells and influence the balance of the immune response. We will also look at the wealth of research around other analytes related to autoimmunity such as short chained fatty acids, particular species and interventions to change them. Review of the microbiome and its activity in immune function increases our clinical understanding and management of autoimmune conditions such as Rheumatoid arthritis, and Crohn's Disease, to name a few.

Presented by Julia Malkowski, ND, DC | August 6, 2025 at 12 PM Pacific

Do your patients reach for green powders, cosmetics, or other seemingly harmless products each day? These everyday choices may be silently contributing to their toxic metal burden.

Join Dr. Julia Malkowski of Doctor's Data for a dynamic live presentation exploring common and often overlooked sources of metal exposure in modern life. She'll weave in historical context, highlight key detoxification systems and provide practical insights into assessing metal exposures. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of identifying everyday metal exposures with potential for extraordinary health impact.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify common and often-overlooked sources of toxic metal exposure in modern life, including water, cosmetics, and food products
• Differentiate testing modalities for assessing metal burden: urine, blood, stool, and hair, and their clinical applications
• In a case series format, interpret metal exposure patterns in the context of symptom presentation
• Develop foundational clinical strategies to reduce exposure and support detoxification using evidence-based tools.

Presented by Lylen Ferris, ND | September 3, 2025 at 12 PM Pacific

Peri-menopause, which can begin as early as the mid-30s, is a complex transitional phase marked by symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, mood changes, and cognitive issues. Effective care depends on accurate patient intake and comprehensive lab assessments, which guide personalized treatment plans. While many patients benefit from lifestyle changes and basic hormone support, others require deeper investigation into physiological imbalances. Optimizing disease prevention adds another layer of complexity, making advanced testing and holistic strategies-including hormone panels, GI and HPA axis assessments, and trauma-informed care-essential for long-term wellness.

Learning Objectives:

• Articulate stats and symptoms associated with the peri-menopausal transition.
• Examine pathologies that are more prevalent in menopause and what can be done to decrease risk beginning in the peri-menopausal years.
• Summarize conventional labs and considerations that should not be overlooked.
• Discuss various functional labs and considerations for this population, based on current symptoms and disease prevention, that will optimize health during the peri-menopausal years and beyond.