The Science of Health Optimization
BIOL-X404.09
The Science of Health Optimization includes evidence-based content and interventions designed to build a strong foundation in current and innovative approaches to health. Topics include endocrinology and hormone optimization, longevity across the lifespan, fitness and movement innovations, nutrition and meal planning, supplemental support to mitigate chronic illness, laboratory and testing options to uncover root causes of illness, and natural and integrative approaches to common health concerns including high cholesterol, metabolic disease, perimenopausal concerns, and low testosterone associated with aging. Emerging and popularized integrative treatments including peptides, bio-identical hormones, and biological aging markers will be discussed through the lens of clinical and research outcomes.
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Natiya Guin
Dr. Guin is a licensed naturopathic doctor, nationally certified health and wellness coach, and leader in holistic health advocacy; integrating lifestyle, natural, and conventional medicine to get to the root cause of illness and empower clients at the center of their care. Her passion as a doctor and mother, led her to advocate for increased ethics in medicine, specifically for women, children, and in personal care products. She is a creative entrepreneur and founded Deep living Wellness, a platform to empower families in making safe and supportive choices for their healthcare, skincare, and the planet.
Dr. Guin has assistant professor ranking and has taught at middle school, high school, undergrad, and post grad levels combined for over 20 years. She is currently adjunct faculty (and past clinic supervisor at the EJEA community clinic) at Bastyr University. She is also an adjunct instructor at UCSD Extended Studies and authored the courses she teaches including Medical Ethics for Allied Health Professionals and 2 sections of the NBHWC approved Health and Wellness certification program. Dr. Guin guest teaches at her alma mater, Loyola Marymount University in women’s health and is a board member for the EJEA charter schools, supporting inner city youth in obtaining the highest quality education and healthcare access available.