1. Review the intricate, interconnected, and multifaceted nature of hormonal systems.

2. Examine the central role cortisol plays within the hormonal network and its significant impact on other biological systems.

3. Discuss functional causes of thyroid dysfunctions with emphasis on how to recognize and treat subclinical and functional hypothyroidism.

4. Review sex hormone imbalances and deficiencies; symptomatology, testing, diagnosis, and treatment approaches ranging from dietary/lifestyle modifications and herbal remedies to conventional and personalized hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

5. Evaluate the importance of gastrointestinal (GI) health, causes of GI tract dysfunction, symptomatology, functional testing, and the 4R-treatment approach (Remove, Replace, Repopulate, and Repair).

6. Assess the negative influence of candida and heavy metals on hormonal health; risk, symtomatology, diagnosis, and treatment.

7. Examine and interpret various hormone diagnostic testing; the advantages and disadvantages; special considerations; and complementary testing, including but not limited to, amino acid profiling, stool cultures, antioxidant status, heavy metal testing, among others.

8. Evaluate different treatment approaches to hormone imbalances by examining an innovative and strategic step-wise pyramid approach that minimizes interventions and effectively targets the route cause.

9. Appraise scientific evidence and investigations on the risks and benefits associated with HRT and BHRT.

10. Review recommendations and special considerations for prescribing and dosing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

11. Through interactive case studies, interpret patient profiles, recommend testing, interpret comprehensive test results, and develop personalized and functional treatment regimens tailored to the patient’s unique profile.