Your Gut Health

Learning the basics of gut health and the fundamentals of gut science

What you'll learn

Understand the importance of a healthy digestive tract

Understand the different types of fibre and their importance towards gut health

Learn an overview of disorders of the digestive tract, specifically irritable bowel syndrome

Recognise symptoms of digestive disorders and the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance

Understand the role that prebiotics and probiotics may have in the body

Cover the impact of the menstrual cycle on gut health

Identify the impact that sleep can have on gut health

Requirements

No experience necessary, we will cover the basics of gut health first and then enhance your knowledge across each subsequent presentation

Description

Poor gut health can be a detrimental factor in many people's lives. Understanding the basics of the digestive tract, the role that fibre plays and the potentials for dietary intolerances can be very beneficial to improve gut health. Our gut is an extremely functional and powerful part of our body that contains more cells in the form of bacteria than the rest of our body put together. The science of gut health is ever changing and each year we learn more and more about this complex system within our body. Through this course, you will learn:1. The basics of the digestive tract2. The role of fibre within the body and for health and disease3. What FODMAPs are and if they play a role within intolerances4. How the menstrual cycle can impact digestion and the role that fibre can play to improve symptoms5. How a poor nights sleep can impact your appetite and gut healthThis course brings you up to date research from the scientific community in an easy and effective way to learn. The information provided can be useful for individuals who want to learn more, or for coaches who want to help the lives of their clients.Who this course is for:This course is intended for anyone of any age or knowledge levelAny woman concerned about their digestive tract and health.Anyone who wants to know more about gut health, and why you should focus on ensuring that you have good quality gut health.Those who have friends and family undergoing menopause, to be informed about how to support women at this pointThis course is taught by Lucy Ellis, BSc, MSc, PhD and accredited nutritionist. Her main body of research focuses on cognition and cardiovascular disease. She is an advocate for women’s health and provides courses and coaching to help women through all phases of life including menstrual cycle, perimenopause and menopause. Her additional research delves into the importance of gut health and how this can impact overall health. She teaches this content within her online business working 1-2-1 with clients.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Overview of the digestive tract

Lecture 3 Types of fibre

Lecture 4 Fibre and disease

Section 2: Disorders of the digestive tract

Lecture 5 Disorders of the digestive tract part 1

Lecture 6 Disorders of the digestive tract part 2

Section 3: The Gut-brain axis, prebiotics and probiotics

Lecture 7 The Gut-Brain axis

Lecture 8 Prebiotics and probiotics in health

Section 4: Factors that affect the digestive system

Lecture 9 Digestive health and the menstrual cycle Part 1

Lecture 10 Digestive health and the menstrual cycle part 2

Lecture 11 FODMAPs Part 1

Lecture 12 FODMAPs Part 2

Lecture 13 Sleep and Gut Health

Section 5: Conclusion

Lecture 14 Conclusion

Individuals who may suffer from issues related to their gut health and want to understand why,Coaches who want to learn about the basics of gut health and how they can ensure that their clients have a well balanced diet,Nutritionists