Functional Nutrition and Immunity in Novel Times
By: SideCar, LLC

Course Description

Topics to be covered:

1) The influence of healthy microbiota on susceptibility to viral infections

2) Functional medicine protocols for immunity

3) COVID-19 infection and its association with the lung-gut-brain axis and microbiome dysbiosis

4) Discussion of continuing healthy habits, addressing health concerns, and preparing one's health for return to the “new normal.”

5) Recognize the link between obesity and COVID-19 morbidity and mortality

6) Explain the importance of modifying personal lifestyle and dietary risk factors to reduce inflammation and improve immunity

a) Protocols for supporting mucosal immunity

b) Protocols for calming systemic inflammation

c) Protocols for improving natural killer activity

7) Recognize the possible rise in autoimmunity and increased inflammatory status following recovery from COVID-19 infection