OVERVIEW

The Gut Balance Revolution is organized by Helm Publishing, Inc.

Course Expiration Date: Feb-14-2027

Description :
One of our most popular authors, Dr. Gerry Mullin sees private clients and teaches at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine! He brings us recent research showing human intestinal microbiota influences metabolism, appetite, hormones, inflammation, and insulin resistance. Losing weight is more than cutting calories. It’s essential that the kinds of microbes be changed. Learn how to lose weight for good!

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

Describe three unique factors about the human microbiome and its influences on health.
Explain four factors that increase or reduce a person’s quantity of microbes.
Discuss the four components of the Gut Balance Revolution diet and explain why each is used.
Identify two beneficial microbes associated with birth.
Give two purposes of using antibiotics in animal feed.
Describe how inflammation contributes to insulin resistance.
Explain how gut bacteria endotoxins affect the liver.
Identify which foods cause inflammation in the gut.
Identify two beneficial types of foods that feed microbes and help avoid dysbiosis.
Define FODMAPS and explain how they influence a person’s gut comfort.
Give two reasons why corn-fed red meat is not recommended on Dr. Gerard’s diet program.
Identify two negative effects of consuming large amounts of sugar or fructose.
Describe the conclusion of a 2010 meta-analysis from 21 studies of the effect of saturated fat on heart disease.
Explain why fructans are limited on phase 1 of the program.
Identify the protein source that reduces appetite better than any other.
Identify the two healthy fats that are most anti-inflammatory.
Describe one healthful benefit of each of the following: chia seeds, cinnamon, blueberries, ginger, yogurt, dark chocolate, almonds, asparagus, steamed kale, and manuka honey.
Name the condition that benefit from consumption of calcium, vitamin D, curcumin, and vinegar.
Identify three benefits of the Mediterranean diet as compared to the standard Western diet.