SEL 0930 - Functional Medicine 5 - Endocrine Part I

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 15
Units: 1
This course is an extension of the prior endocrinology course (FM 4) and will emphasize male and female hormones, reproduction and preconceptual planning. The student will be familiar with pregnancy as it relates to hormonal and immune challenges, fetal development, and the influence of teratogen exposure. Current literature will be reviewed regarding developmental disorders, which may be attributable to environmental influences in early life, benefits of breast-feeding, and nutritional support for prenatal care.

Restrictions: DC, DACM programs only