Need to Know
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Who is this course for?Western Herbalists, Naturopaths, Advanced General Interest -
Course length (start & watch when you want)3.25 hours of video content -
Course credits3 CEUs / PDAs*Please note that many of the associations listed under ‘CEUs/PDAs’ do not formally pre-approve online courses for credits, and thus require the student to track their own online course hours to submit for approval for their annual CEU/PDA requirements.
AcNZ, AHA, BCNA (Category C), CAIN, HCA, CHA, CONO (Section B), NCCAOM (AOM BIO), OHA
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ExtrasLifetime access · Certificate of completion
Meet your course instructor
Bev Maya | Medical Herbalist, Honours B.SC. Chemistry
Bev is a practicing Medical Herbalist who also speaks internationally and locally at conferences and colleges. She worked in the fields of medical research, sales and marketing for 15 years after graduation with an Honours B.Sc. in Chemistry. Bev then completed studies in medical sciences and clinical training in the UK to become a Medical Herbalist. As a tenacious inquisitive, Bev focuses on demystifying menopause for those who do not respond to traditional approaches. At her solo clinic in North Vancouver, BC, Bev’s unique blend of education and experience has provided her with a rare ability to blend the intricacies of nervous, endocrine and digestive system physiology with emotional and spiritual root causes to create a comprehensive treatment plan for those with significant hormonal challenges. Bev previously worked for 15 years with a group of Physicians at the West Coast Women’s Clinic for Hormonal Health and continues to interface with physician in Vancouver, BC that share her interest in the treatment of whole body hormonal health. Bev is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and a professional member or American Herbalists Guild. Bev is one of 20 professionally trained Medical Herbalists in Canada.
Course description
Have you ever struggled with interpreting your lab results? Or wondered how “accurate” these tests are? Bev Maya, a trained medical herbalist, will teach you the inherent error associated with blood testing. With the use of case studies, Bev will establish the “optimum” value for common blood tests and empower participants by explaining the clinical meaning of each test. Participants will be given specific cases related to digestive and liver function, imbalance of the adrenal glands, neurotransmitters, reproductive hormones, and the thyroid gland. Students will also learn the importance of optimum immune function and be provided with herbal remedies that support nervous system balance. Do you ever wonder about the quality of the herbal supplements and nutrients carried by your local health food store? Bev will teach you how to assess them.
This course has two more parts which we highly recommend taking to further your knowledge and help you understand the complex way that the hormonal system is linked in the body and also about specific lab test results to help understand your female patients struggling with hormonal imbalance. We suggest first taking An Integrated Approach To Female Hormonal Health, followed by Reading Diagnostic Laboratory Blood Tests For Female Hormonal Health.
You will learn about:
- Basic blood tests and what they mean for overall health
- Suggested protocols for optimizing digestive and liver health as a cornerstone for achieving hormonal balance
- Identifying and treating an imbalance of adrenal glands and the nervous system
- Neurotransmitters, reproductive hormones, and thyroid gland-based blood results with real case studies
- Identifying and treating cardiovascular disease based on blood test results related to MTHFR mutation and homocysteine
- The connection between immune function and hormonal balance – How to support the immune system with plant medicines
- How to formulate customized herbal medicine to create medicinal broths and powders
- Critically assessing natural supplements for their quality and efficacy
