Functional Nutrition Certification #1 of 4: Inflammation

Functional Nutrition Certification #1 of 4: Inflammation is organized by Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) and will be held from Sep 11 - 12, 2026 at Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States of America.

Session 1: Inflammation

• Introduce the underlying causes of inflammation, oxidative stress, catabolic physiology, and insulin resistance using the STAMP acronym. 
• Reviewing the diet/activity report to identify potential deficiencies or excesses: Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and fibers, vitamins and minerals (overview of RDA, safe levels, and toxicity), metabolism, alkaline balance, and the role of foundational nutrition.
• Elimination and anti-inflammatory diet prescriptions.
• Lifestyle intervention to reduce nutrient imbalances.
• Importance of membranes: mitochondrial, cellular, gut, and brain.
• Nutritional history, nutritional exam (vital, BIA, basic lab testing), and nutrition across the lifespan: Key points to "stop the damage," treating the structure to promote healing, prescribing the nutrition/dietary program, and following up with the patient.