‘THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS- A NEUROPSYCHIATRIC PERSPECTIVE ON PROBIOTICS’
Presented by Dr RIchard Day MA (Oxon), MBBS, MRCPsych
A growing body of evidence indicates that the gut microbiota communicates with the central nervous system (CNS) through a combination of neural, immune and endocrine pathways. Through these combined pathways the microorganisms of the gut can have influences over brain function and behaviour. Pre-clinical and clinical studies suggest a role for the gut microbiota in the regulation of mood, anxiety, cognition and even pain.
In this webinar Dr Richard Day will explore the emerging trends in probiotics from a neuropsychiatric perspective, examining the current evidence and the potential impact of probiotics on clinical practice.
IBS – A MODERN COMPLEX SYNDROME
Presented by: Karen Harrison, BSc (Hons) Dip NT and Dr. Ashton Harper, MBBS, BSc, MRCS
We have many different microorganisms residing in our gut, evolving in ever complex communities.
The microbiota is made up from archaea, fungi, viruses and many different bacteria so obtaining healthy digestive function is a fine balance.
Our client’s modern lifestyle includes: stress, travel, infection, antibiotic therapy, unfavourable food choices, diseases and emotional wellbeing imbalances and these have links to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
Can probiotics help with this modern syndrome?
In this webinar we will investigate:
* What is IBS
* The gut flora’s role in IBS
* How our modern lifestyle has influenced this syndrome
* The latest research behind the use of probiotics for IBS
DEVELOPING A HEALTHY GUT FLORA IN CHILDREN
Presented by Claire Barnes, BA (hons), DipNT, mBANT
In this webinar, we’ll look at how the gut flora develops from infancy to childhood, and how environment appears to have a strong effect. An altered gut flora in children appears to affect immune balance and could possibly lead to later immune conditions such as allergies, asthma and auto-immunity developing.
Studies have also made strong links between conditions such as autism and the gut flora. We’re further seeing an increase in obesity develop in children and an increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, could the gut flora have a role to play here.
Presented by Claire Barnes, BA (hons), DipNT, mBANT
Many studies have focused on the effects of live bacteria on conditions within the gut, such as IBS and IBD, however, research into their effects on conditions outside the gut have been less studied. Is it possible to know if these bacterial strains can relocate to other areas of the body and what are the mechanisms used to enable them to do this?
In this webinar we will look at how improving the diversity of the gut microbiome can benefit the microbiota in other areas of the body, such as within the respiratory and urogenital tracts.
DETOXIFICATION – THE GUT FLORA’S ROLE IN OUR MODERN TOXIC WORLD
Presented by Natalie Lamb, NT Dip CNM, mBANT, BA Hons, GAPS
A strong protective gut flora and lining is believed to provide us with some protection against the absorption of toxins and heavy metals. Specific probiotics have been shown to bind to such heavy metals and toxins. These bacteria are known to then be excreted from the body via regular stool movements opposed to being absorbed into the blood stream.
In this webinar we will discuss the research behind certain environmental toxins and how our gut flora either protects us, is harmed by them or is even part of the problem.
IS IT NECESSARY TO USE PROBIOTICS IN INFANTS?
Presented by Natalie Lamb, NT Dip CNM, mBANT, BA Hons, GAPS
This webinar will cover
- The importance of the developing gut flora in infants
- What can effect infant gut flora colonisation
- The evidence for the use of probiotics in infants
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE GUT FLORA AND FERMENTED FOODS
Presented by Natalie Lamb, NT Dip CNM, mBANT, BA Hons, GAPS
This webinar will cover
- An introduction to the gut flora
- How we can rebalance the gut flora
- Fermented foods
- Common Probiotic Questions
- Tips for Winter Immunity