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Supreme Fertility

The WHO (World Health Organisation) defines infertility as, “The failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.” It is a lot more common than you may at first expect, with 1 in 6 couples struggling to conceive. Whose to blame? 1/3 of infertility cases can be linked to the male. 1/3 to the female. 1/3 to both parties.

It is estimated that approximately 50% of infertility cases are caused by genetic issues.

Fertility has always been an area that many practitioners fear to tread, believing that it is an area outside their scope of practice. This Supreme Fertility course will provide you with a background into the potential causes of infertility and provide you with an affordable solution to offer your patients.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for practitioners interested in learning more about fertility and finding out how it can add value to their service offerings.

Content

The course content is delivered via a series of video presentations. Each course will take approximately one hour to complete.

Module 1 – Infertility Causes & Cures

What is infertility?
Causes of infertility
Introduction to the Supreme Fertility program
DNA and its role in fertility testing
Who is the program aimed at?
What are the benefits?
Testing Basics
Assessment (CPD / CEU points)

Module 2 – Can the diet, supplements and lifestyle influence fertility?

Dietary guidelines for him and her
Dietary inteventions and type of diet is best suited for fertility
The role of other factors that can contribute to infertility for for him and her
Supplementation: taking a look at which supplements are available and what are the benefits for each nutrient for him and her
Assessment (CPD / CEU points)

Module 3 – Case Studies

A closer look at same case studies in fertility
Understanding fertility DNA test reports
Assessment (CPD / CEU points)

Our easy to learn modules are quick and easy to complete and include:

Accreditation (CPD / CEU) points

COST: R500 incl VAT once off

CEUs (1 Clinical per
hour)

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Optiway

The WHO (World Health Organisation) estimates that 50% of the world’s population suffer from food intolerances, many of which are food related. Common everyday problems like migraines, aching joints, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, eczema, hyperactivity, ADD, ADHD, asthma, and even obesity have been linked to food sensitivity and chronic activation of the immune system. The OptiWay courses will enable you to become skilful at recognising the signs and symptoms of food intolerances and how to manage them. By eliminating the guesswork involved with identifying the best repertoire of foods / nutrients to suggest, the test offered by OptiWay will support you and strengthen your ability to provide effective therapies to your patients.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who would like to understand food intolerances. However, a basic understanding of the immune system is an advantage.

Content

The course content is delivered via a series of video presentations supported by references to resource documents. Each course will take approximately one hour to complete.

Module 1 – All about Food Intolerances

Why are adverse reactions to food important?
Food allergy versus food intolerance?
Types of food intolerances (genetic, immune-mediated and non-immune mediated reactions)
What are the mechanisms of igg IgG mediated food intolerance?
Gut dysfunction & inflammation
Associated diseases e.g. Migraine, ibs IBS etc.
Clinical management of food intolerances

– removal of a trigger response

– replace & rotate

– repair & restore of optimal status

– rebalance – the total body burden toxins (toxic load)

Assessment (CPD / CEU points)

Module 2 – All about OptiWay (not accredited for CPD points)

Module 2 is a compulsory module and covers the operational and practical side of Optiway. From the ordering of the test kits to the interpretation of the results. This section includes a step-by-step plan to interpret the results for the best health outcomes for patients, as well as where to find additional resources and support.

Our easy to learn modules also include:

Practitioner’s Guide & Manual (PDF)
Patient’s Guide (PDF)
Accreditation (CPD / CEU) points

COST: R400 Incl VAT once off

CEUs (1 Clinical per
hour)

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GENE-Rx™

When it comes to prescribing drugs and evaluating patients for potential drug interactions, pharmacogenetic testing is no longer a future consideration. It is here and it is here to stay.

Pharmacogenetic testing is recommended to aid physicians in determining the most appropriate medication and the right dosages to avoid adverse drug reactions and interactions.

Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of approximately 75% of all drugs. Variations in CYP genes that code for CYP enzymes can predict how a person will metabolize specific drugs. This course describes pharmacogenetics of CYPs and models for clinical implementation. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe the role of drug metabolism in the activation and inactivation of drugs.
Explain the nomenclature of cytochrome P450 enzyme phenotypes and genetic variants.
List examples of CYPs and drugs with pharmacogenetic associations, and how they would be used to guide drug and dose selection.
Describe how genetic testing can predict a drug response phenotype.
List examples of drug-gene pairs with clinical decision support.
Understand the limitations of pharmacogenetics testing and implementation of gene-based drug and dose selection.

The GENE-Rx course consists of three modules:

Module 1: Principles and Concepts of Pharmacogenomics

Module 2: Clinical Application of Pharmacogenomics

COST: R400 Incl VAT once off

CEUs (1 Clinical per
hour)

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GENERENEW™

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Anti-ageing medicine and dermagenetics are founded on the application of scientific medical technologies for the early detection, prevention and reversal of age-related dysfunction. Genes can influence the ageing process considerably. The GENERENEW course focuses on seven aspects of anti-ageing including:

Elasticity
Glycation
Cell Renewal
Detoxification
Inflammation & Sensitivity
Antioxidant Capacity
Pigmentation & UV Protection

A case study which brings it all together, is provided at the end.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to personalise your client’s cosmetic regimen for a healthy appearance but, equally important, guide them on how to slow down the internal ageing process that will affect the quality of life as one ages.

COST: R 200 Incl VAT once off

CEUs (1 Clinical per
hour)

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GENEWELL™

The GENEWELL™ online course for health and wellbeing focuses on the application of precision medicine and nutrigenomics for the overall health of anyone.

This course will enable you to understand the information provided by genetic tests regarding genetic variants that are linked to certain diseases and to translate this into nutritional recommendations for your patients.

Additionally, this course provides insights on a person’s distinguishing health traits, what those traits mean and how you can utilise them to help your clients reach optimal health. You will learn how to interpret the information about the specific genetics of each of your clients in order to customize a healthcare program, to reduce certain risks and possibly prevent certain conditions in order to improve their overall health.

Just like all of the other courses, the teaching is provided on an online platform, flexible and accessible from your home where you can watch the audio-visual presentations of the modules according to what your schedules permits.

The Content of the Course

Module Topics

1 Brain Health & Neurotransmitters

2 Gut Health

3 Hormone Metabolism

4 Inflammation & Immunity

COST: R 750 Incl VAT once off

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hour)

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GENESPORT™

Our GENESPORT™ course provides the newest information regarding genetics and physical activity including data from the latest published papers, research and studies in a simple but comprehensive way. You will discover how understanding your client’s gene results can help optimize their workouts with actionable recommendations.

This course is particularly aimed at professionals in sports and physical education such as biokineticists, personal trainers, physiotherapists, dietitians, nutritionists, coaches of different sports, sports doctors and athletes.

In this course, you will have access to over eight hours of world-class, referenced training about the physiology and practical applications of different genes. You will learn to assess genetic test results and how to apply the findings to daily nutrition and training regimes to optimize physical activity.

The modules included in this course cover genetic predisposition factors for power and endurance sports. An overview of the recovery process, the genetic factors involved in oxidative stress, inflammation, muscle anatomy, energy sources during exercise, lactate threshold, injury prevention and recovery after intense exercise are covered. A series of exercises that clinicians may use as examples to give to their clients based on their genetic results is also included. Moreover, it will explain how, through the nutrigenomics for sport, you can guide your clients to achieve their maximum athletic performance.

The Content of the Course

Module	Topic
1	Anaerobic Power & Aerobic Endurance Performance
2	Genetic Speed of Recovery
3	Genetic Injury Predisposition
4	Fuel Sources, Exercise Tolerance & Training Times
5	Sports Nutrition based on Genetics
6	Case Studies: Applying the Knowledge

COST: R 450 Incl VAT once off

CEUs (1 Clinical per
hour)

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GENEDIET™

This course provides practitioners with in-depth training about Nutritional Genomics. If you are a professional that will make nutritional recommendations to clients, it is critical to understand the relationships between nutrients and genes in order to compile effective personalized nutritional programmes.

Recently, the definition of Nutritional Genomics has been broadened to encompass nutritional factors that protect the genome from damage. Nutrigenetics studies the presence of a particular gene variant that, in most cases, predicts a predisposition to a particular disease process which may be prevented through an interplay of environmental and behavioural factors such as a personalized nutrition. Nutrigenomics refers to the study of the effects of specific nutrients or nutraceuticals on the expression of an individual’s genetic makeup.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Use a selection of in-depth genetic insights to personalise your clients’ nutritional needs and dietary requirements
Understand how an overall genetic profile influences the risk of obesity and the key genes involved
Explain how nutrients can affect the activity of genes i.e. nutrient regulated gene expression
Understand nutritional genomics in the healthcare practice

COST: R450 Incl VAT once off

CEUs (1 Clinical per
hour)

This course consists of five modules:

Module 1 – Weight Loss

In this module, we look at the benefits to you and the client when doing genetic testing for weight management. It includes factors during weight loss, not just what your client consumes. Several “obesity” genes are discussed including LEPR, FTO, ADRB2 and MC4R as well as exercise responsiveness. This module concludes with a short case study.

Module 2 – Macronutrients

Recommendations for personalized nutrition influenced by genetic results are demonstrated in Module 2. Using the background of previous studies on nutrigenetics and macronutrients, you will understand how to use genetic results to predict the best type of diet for your client.

Module 3 – Micronutrients & Food Sensitivities

Take a closer look at how genetic variations should be used to determine your patients’ optimal micronutrient requirements (versus the RDA recommendations). Nutrient recommendations based on genetics for the following essential nutrients are reviewed: magnesium, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, iron and fibre. Additionally, the application of genetic variations as biomarkers for gluten, lactose and caffeine sensitivities are explained.

Module 4 – Eating Behaviours

The psychology around eating and factors that influence eating habits are, to a great extent, determined by genetics. In this module, you will start to understand the genes that have a direct impact on eating patterns and behaviours. Some people have genetic variations that particularly affect satiety and hunger. Taste preferences for fats, sweet tastes or bitter flavours are substantially affected by genetic variations. Therefore, this influences the behaviour and compliance of your patients, and subsequently the advice and recommendations you need to provide. Saturated fat sensitivity based on genetic variations is also covered in this module which is of particular importance to clients considering a Banting-type diet.

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GENETICS 101

This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with a fundamental understanding of DNA and genes – specifically in the context of epigenetics, precision medicine and preventative healthcare. The content of this course is aimed at healthcare professionals who have had limited or no exposure to genomics or genetics in their clinical role.

Find out what a gene is, how genetic research is performed and learn about the importance of the gene-environment interaction, to mention just a few of the basics of genetics. The course is also suitable for those wanting to refresh their knowledge or for practitioner support training.

COST: R50 Incl VAT once off

CEUs (1 Clinical per
hour)

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ETHICS

ETHICS COURSE

COMING SOON

Awareness of ethical issues that may be raised by the implementation of genetic testing for personalized medicine is crucial to ensure sound and effective implementation of DNA testing. In this course, the ethical, legal and social issues associated with personalized medicine and genetic testing are discussed as well as how these may affect your healthcare practice. CEUs (1 Clinical per
hour)

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Introduction to GENEWAY™

In this short compulsory module, we introduce you to GENEWAY™ and help you get set up to incorporate genetic testing into your business. After watching this presentation, you will start to understand how to use genetic testing with your clients, who will benefit from it, how to apply the results as well as the best practices when communicating the results. We also discuss the operational and administrative aspects such as how to order DNA testing kits, how to take samples, the costs, payments, the different tests available and where you will access the results.

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GENECOMBO™

Anti-ageing medicine and dermagenetics are founded on the application of scientific medical technologies for the early detection, prevention and reversal of age-related dysfunction. Genes can influence the ageing process considerably. The GeneRenew course focuses on seven different aspects of antiageing including a case study bringing it all together.

The categories include:

Elasticity
Glycation
Cell Renewal
Detoxification
Inflammation & Sensitivity
Antioxidant Capacity
Pigmentation & UV Protection

Upon completion of this course you will be able to personalise your client’s cosmetic regimen for a healthy appearance but equally important, guide them on how to slow down the internal ageing process that will affect the quality of life as one age.

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