Always Start with the Gut
Explore the foundations of gut health and the microbiome, and how they relate to metabolism, health, and disease.
€20
|
10 minutes
|
On-Demand, Self-Paced
What Is Always Start with the Gut?
Always Start with the Gut is the first module in the Gut Health Series. It offers a short introduction to gut health and the microbiome, helping learners build a foundation for understanding how the gut influences broader health outcomes.
This module introduces key topics such as the microbiome and health, the metabolism of non-carbohydrate molecules, and the relationship between carbohydrates, altered microbiome, and disease. The lecture is supported by audio and written text, making it flexible and easy to complete online.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Understand the basic role of the gut microbiome in health and disease
- Explain how gut health relates to metabolism and wider body systems
- Recognise how altered microbiome patterns may contribute to disease
- Identify the relationship between carbohydrates and microbiome imbalance
- Describe the importance of non-carbohydrate molecule metabolism in gut health
- Develop a stronger foundation for further study in microbiome-focused therapeutics
Who This Module Is For
This module is designed for learners who want a concise, practical introduction to gut health and the microbiome within a herbal and integrative medicine context.
- Health care professionals seeking an introduction to gut health concepts
- Medical herbalists and integrative practitioners building microbiome knowledge
- Learners interested in metabolism, gut balance, and disease relationships
- Busy professionals looking for a short, flexible CPD module
- Anyone wanting a clear foundation before progressing through the full Gut Health Series
This course is for professional herbal register members only
Part of the
Gut Health Series
Complete Course
Always Start with the Gut is the first module in the Gut Health Series, a 4-module learning series exploring the microbiome, host interaction, mechanisms, and mental health.
You can purchase this module on its own, or choose the complete course for a broader and more connected learning experience.
Module Overview
This short introductory module lays the groundwork for understanding the gut microbiome and its relevance to overall health. It introduces the relationship between the microbiome and health, explores the metabolism of non-carbohydrate molecules, and considers how carbohydrates, altered microbiome patterns, and disease may be connected.
As the first lecture in the Gut Health Series, it is designed to give learners a clear starting point before progressing into more detailed topics such as host interaction, mechanisms, and mental health.
Purchase → Receive login link → Access your course on TalentLMS immediately.
Professionally Relevant Learning
This module forms part of ICTIM’s broader educational offering in herbal and integrative medicine and supports continued learning in gut health, general therapeutics, and evidence-informed practice.
I would highly recommend this course for anyone with an interest in a holistic approach to medicine. The course is well structured with a focus on practical applications. As a medical research scientist by trade, I chose this course in particular owing to two factors:
- The material is often backed by research verified information and
- The lecturers are practitioners with real life experience
The course itself is provided in a flexible online learning approach which works perfectly for me. I have a young family and a full time job and I find that the lecturers have been very approachable and flexible all the way through the course. I really enjoy this course and I really feel like I will be well prepared to take up a career in this field.
Start with the Foundations of Gut Health
Build your understanding of the microbiome, metabolism, and disease through a short, flexible online module designed for modern practitioners.
Purchase → Receive login link → Access your course on TalentLMS immediately.
Explore the Other Modules in This Course
All lectures in the series are presented using audio and written text.
