Dr. Davis Microbiome Master Class
The Dr. Davis Microbiome Master Class is one of the most extensive scientific reviews of the human digestive microbiome coupled with practical applications to restore and maintain youthful health, performance, and appearance.
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The Dr. Davis Microbiome Master Class is one of the most extensive scientific reviews of the human digestive microbiome coupled with practical applications to restore and maintain youthful health, performance, and appearance. Please be aware that the level of insight and sophistication that you will obtain by engaging in this course puts your level of knowledge above nearly all practicing physicians.
The Master Class is a comprehensive and in-depth course comprised of 9 sections with 72 total lessons, references, and appendices. Lessons contain rich combinations of video, graphics, text, and refresher quizzes.
Section 1
1-1 Introduction
1-2 The Digestive System
1-3 The Microbiome and Disease
1-4 Methods of Microbiome Assessment
1-5 Future Microbiome Opportunities
1-6 Section 1 Selected References
Section 2
2-1 Basic Microbiology
2-2 A Primer on Bacteria
2-3 Elements of Endotoxemia
2-4 Microbiome Diversity Decreasing
2-5 Section 5 Selected References
Section 3
3-1 The Gastrointestinal Microbiome
3-2 The Mouth
3-3 The Esophagus
3-4 The Stomach
3-5 The Small Intestine
3-6 The Colon
3-7 Section 3 Selected References
Section 4
4-1 Microbiome Composition
4-2 Microbiomes of Modern Hunter-Gatherers
4-3 Vaginal Microbiome, Pregnancy, and Birth
4-4 Microbiome Transitions with Age
4-5 Healthy Versus Unhealthy Microbiomes
4-6 Bacterial Metabolites
4-7 Intestinal Mucus
4-8 The Role of Keystone Species
4-9 Section 4 Selected References
Section 5
5-1 Microbiome Disruption in Disease
5-2 Selected Microbes in Health
5-3 Bacteria Fungi Archaea Overgrowth
5-4 Prebiotic Fibers Polysaccharides and Sugars
5-5 Intestinal Permeability and Endotoxemia
5-6 Food Intolerances Dysbiosis and SIBO
5-7 Section 5 Selected References
Section 6
6-1 The Microbiome in Various Disease States
6-2 Hypochlorhydria
6-3 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
6-4 Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
6-5 Type 2 Diabetes, Overweight/Obesity
6-6 Autoimmune Diseases
6-7 Neurodegenerative Diseases
6-8 Cardiovascular Disease
6-9 Colorectal Cancer
6-10 Bariatric Surgery
6-11 Oral and Dental Diseases
6-12 Section 6 Selected References
Section 7
7-1 Methods of Microbiome Assessment
7-2 Stool Analysis
7-3 Breath Testing
7-4 Section 7 Selected References
Section 8
8-1 Focus on Forms of Overgrowth
8-2 Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
8-3 Diagnosing SIBO
8-4 Management of SIBO
8-5 Recurrent SIBO
8-6 Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO)
8-7 Fungal Overgrowth
8-8 Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction (“Die-Off”)
8-9 Section 8 Selected References
Section 9
9-1 Tools & Strategies for Microbiome Management
9-2 Probiotics
9-3 Fermented Foods
9-4 Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates
9-5 Fecal Transplantation
9-6 Rebuilding the GI Microbiome
9-7 Section 9 Selected References
Appendices
Appendix A: Commercial Stool Testing
Appendix B: Probiotic Resources
Appendix C: Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates (MACs)
Appendix D: How to Use the AIRE Device to Identify SIBO & IMO
Appendix E: Selected Recipes
Appendix F: Selected Management Options
This course is available to Inner Circle Members at no extra charge as part of their Inner Circle membership. However, the Inner Circle version is "paced" at one lesson per week and must be completed in sequential order. The purchased Learning Center version has all lessons available immediately and they can be completed in any order.