So, what exactly is a ‘healthy’ gut microbiome? It’s a question more and more researchers around the world are investigating as they strive to understand how an unhealthy gut microbiome may cause – or be linked to – disease and poor health (physically, mentally and emotionally). Identifying the characteristics of a healthy microbiome is a challenging task, though – especially as each of us seems to have a unique microbiota that is constantly evolving.
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You'll learn about this and more in this exciting course. Be clear there is a whole bunch of science in this subject, it's in-depth and explores physiology, disease and the life of bacteria. To keep things fresh the content is interspersed with videos, readings, and some activities, culminating with the option to create your own Gut Health Planner.

If holistic health is your thing, you'll love this subject. 

COURSE DURATION

We understand that most of our students work, have family and other commitments, and so we make all our courses super flexible to fit your busy lifestyles.

This course requires 20 hours of online study and your student portal will be open for you to access for 6 months

COURSE PRICE & DELIVERY

Standard online - $390.00
​You will have access to all workbooks, study guides, hand books and readings via the student learning system in pdf format so you can take the course with you wherever you are without lugging around text books. Your assessment is an online quiz and all students will receive a Certificate of Completion with relevant accrediting logos for each unit

As part of this course you will have:
  • Your own private Student Portal which holds all your course materials accessible 24/7
  • Access to a private Student Facility to gain the very latest, plus webinars, fact sheets and much more
  • Access to qualified staff by phone, email or Skype
  • Ongoing access to health resources on the college portal
COURSE CONTENT IN BRIEF
WHAT IS THE GUT? REVIEW OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM                                                                                                 
THE GUT MICROBIOME & IT'S DEVELOPMENT      
BACTERIA TAXONOMY
FUNCTIONS OF THE GUT         
MICROBIOME & VITAMIN SYNTHESIS
THE GUT & IMMUNITY
SUMMARY OF GUT FUNCTION AND DISEASE RELATIONSHIP    
GUT MICROBIOTA & SHORT-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS (SCFAS)      
ROLE OF BUTYRATE
THE ROLE OF BIRTH IN GUT MICROBIOME ESTABLISHMENT    
GUT MICROBE LOCATION & FUNCTION
WHAT DOES A HEALTHY MICROBIOME LOOK LIKE?

STRESS & THE GUT 
COMMON DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GUT 
INFLAMMATION: FUNCTION AND PROCESS    
THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS    
NERVOUS SYSTEM AND THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS
MECHANISMS OF THE GUT-BRAIN INTERACTION
BACTERIAL METABOLITES
GUT MICROBIOTA & MENTAL HEALTH
COMMON MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GUT
MODIFYING THE GUT MICROBIOTA TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH 
MICROBIOME & HORMONES 
THE GUT, CHEMICALS & MEDICATIONS          
IMPACT OF GASTRIC SURGERY                    
 
NURTURING A HEALTHY GUT
RE-ESTABILISHING HEALTH GUT MICROBIOME (REBIOSIS)
FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANT (FMT)
PRACTICAL WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR GUT MICROBIOME 
EATING PATTERNS & THEIR INFLUENCE ON GUT HEALTH           
BEING SENSITIVE TO YOUR BODY 
FODMAPS
FUNCTIONAL FOODS & GUT HEALTH
PROBIOTICS & PREBIOTICS    
REGULATIONS AROUND FERMENTED MILK PRODUCTS
A CASE STUDY OF YOGHURT: WHEN IS YOGHURT NOT A YOGHURT      
A MORE DETAILED LOOK AT RESISTANT STARCH & GUT HEALTH
OTHER NUTRIENTS THAT MAY AFFECT THE GUT BIOME  
SPECIAL TOPIC: THE GAPS DIET
​LEARNING OUTCOMES
This subject is an introduction to gut health and the microbiome. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the meaning of the term ‘the gut’ in physiological terms
  2. Describe how the major GIT organs involved in gut health influence gut health
  3. Reflect on the major structures of the small intestine concerning gut health
  4. Describe the role of the large intestine in maintaining health
  5. Define the terms microbiome, microbiota and microflora
  6. Briefly explain the genomic role of the gut
  7. List at least three functions of the gut
  8. Explain the role of the gut in innate immunity briefly
  9. List at least three disease states related to poor gut integrity
  10. Describe three significant roles of SCFAs in gut health
  11. Name the main SCFA involved in microbiome proliferation
  12. Briefly explain the purpose and mechanism of butyrate in gut health
  13. List the main steps in gut microbiome formation
  14. Explain the role of birthing in gut microbiome formation
  15. Describe how exposure versus hygiene influence microbiome development and quality
  16. List at least three bacterium found along the GIT that play a role in health
  17. List at least three factors affecting the health of the microbiome
  18. Explain how stress impacts on the gut
  19. Define GERD
  20. Explain the course of diverticula to diverticulitis in the bowel
  21. Define Coeliac Disease
  22. Define IBS and give at least three common signs or symptoms
  23. Explain the abbreviation FODMAPS and the relevant to gut health
  24. List the three stages of the FODMAP diet
  25. Define SIBO and its relationship to gut health
  26. Explain the view of holistic gut healing
  27. Briefly describe dysbiosis and its link to the theory of the leaky gut syndrome
  28. Describe the influence of intestinal permeability on overall human health
  29. Define lactose intolerance and how it differs from cow’s milk protein allergy
  30. Define inflammation and its relationship to innate immunity
  31. Describe the process of inflammation in the body
  32. List the five typical signs of inflammation
  33. Define inflammatory bowel disease and its link to gut health
  34. Explain the bi-directional role of the gut-brain axis
  35. List four methods of communication between the gut and brain
  36. Describe at least one neurotransmitter that the gut interacts with to influence mood or behaviour
  37. List at least two possible factors connecting the gut and Autism Spectrum Disorder
  38. Describe at least two mechanisms for the interaction between hormones and the gut microbiome
  39. Explain the link between the gut microbiome and the absorption of endogenous estrogen
  40. Define the term estrobolome and briefly explain its influence on health
  41. Describe the mechanism of action of phytoestrogen in the gut
  42. Provide at least three health issues from the use of antibiotics
  43. Explain the impact of gastric surgery on health arising from GIT interactions
  44. List the three main aspects to rebiosis
  45. Name four dietary basics that are fundamental to healthful eating
  46. Briefly describe the main components of a typical Mediterranean diet
  47. List three steps in a holistic approach to an elimination diet
  48. Define ‘functional food’ and list at least three categories
  49. Explain at least three features of effective probiotics
  50. Briefly define the role of CODEX in the regulation of fermented milk products
  51. Name one food example of the three main probiotic foods
  52. Define the term ‘prebiotic’ and give an example of food with high levels of GOS
  53. Explain the role of resistant starch in gut health

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