Optimizing The Microbiome Brain Connection for Health
Dr. Ferguson shares information about Indigenous health and nutrition, and the gut microbiome.
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Course Approvals
course length 00:59:29
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This program has been approved for 1.0 general CLE credits by the Alaska Bar Association. (approved Feb 2023)
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The AKOTA recognizes this course for 1.0 credit hours. (approved Feb 2023)
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This course has been approved by APTA Alaska for 1.1 CEUs - Approval #03-21-23-01. (approved Mar 2023)
Course Objectives
recording date 2020
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Describe the Microbiome and current research findings
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Discuss how a healthy microbiome enhances brain health & healing
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Learn nutrition approaches for a healthy microbiome
Instructor(s)
Gary Ferguson, ND
Dr. Gary Ferguson (Aleut/Unagâx) is a Qagan Tayagungin tribal member, and has been a licensed naturopathic physician since 2001. He has experience as the Director at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and CEO of the Rural Alaska Community Action Program. Dr. Ferguson has participated in research to preserve Indigenous food traditions in the face of a changing climate, including the “Store Outside Your Door” project. He has extensive publications about Indigenous practices and nutrition.
You can view his website at http://www.drgaryferguson.com/