Previously known as the IHCAN Conferences Webinars
Webinars
Our series of hour-long webinars are completely free to attend. Covering a broad range of subjects, simply use the registration links below to register.
Once registered, you will receive three reminder emails – one a week before the webinar, one a day before and one on the day of the webinar. Each webinar is recorded – you will be sent a link to the recording approximately 48 hours after the event.
*Please note, you are only eligible for the CPD hours if you attend the webinar live*
We apply for CPD accreditation for every webinar from:
Tuesday 14 April 2026
18.30 – 19.30
‘Low Androgens, High Impact: Clinical Insights for Midlife Men and Women’
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the physiological roles of androgensin both men and women, including their effects on metabolism, musculoskeletal health, cognition, and overall vitality.
- Identify typical patterns of androgen decline in midlife, and recognize how these patterns may differ by sex and individual physiology.
- Interpret key androgen-related markers on the DUTCH test, including hormone levels and metabolic patterns relevant to aging and stress physiology.
- Recognize stress- and metabolism-related factorsthat may contribute to low androgen states and impaired anabolism.
- Apply DUTCH test findings to clinical case examplesinvolving low androgens in both male and female patients.
- Discuss common therapeutic optionsfor addressing low androgens, including hormonal and non-hormonal approaches, within a functional medicine context.
About Allison Smith, ND
Dr. Allison Smith is a naturopathic physician with extensive experience in hormone therapy management, functional testing, and clinical education. After earning her N.D. from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, she practiced clinically for several years with a focus on hormone health and dermatologic laser therapy.
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Tuesday 21 April 2026
18.30 – 19.30
‘Menopause and the Microbiome: Clinical Strategies for Restoring Digestive and Metabolic Health’
This session explores how declining sex hormones impact gut function and systemic health during menopause. We examine how hormonal shifts trigger bloating, altered motility, and compromised gut barrier integrity, and discuss how these changes can contribute to systemic inflammation, altered glucose and lipid metabolism, and metabolic dysregulation. Practical strategies to restore digestive tolerance, regularity, and metabolic resilience will be discussed.
We will highlight dietary fibre as a foundational intervention to support microbial diversity, short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, gut barrier integrity, and balanced oestrogen metabolism via the estrobolome. The role of partially hydrolysed guar gum (PHGG) and specific probiotic strains will also be covered to support digestive, inflammatory, and metabolic outcomes in peri- and postmenopausal women.
Key Learning Outcomes:
• Understand microbiome changes and their impact on menopausal health
• Explain the estrobolome’s role in hormone metabolism
• Apply dietary fibre and PHGG to improve gut function and SCFA production
• Implement practical strategies for common digestive complaints at menopause
• Use targeted probiotics and nutraceuticals to restore gut function and metabolic health
About Christine Bailey MSc BSc (Nutrition) Dip IOPN MBANT CNHC
Christine Bailey is an award-winning Registered Performance Nutritionist, Breathwork Practitioner, and author with over 20 years of experience in nutrition, supplements, and health. She is one of the few nutritionists to receive two Catey Awards within two years for her work in mental health and corporate wellbeing. Christine is trained in Functional Nutrition through the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Institute of Performance Nutrition (IOPN) and works across public and corporate sectors. She leads Nutrition Education at Metagenics UK, speaks at national and international nutrition conferences, and lectures in food, nutrition, and functional medicine. Christine has authored over 14 books, including Five Weeks to Gut Health, The Brain Boost Diet, and The Personalised Nutrition Guide to Menopause, and regularly contributes to national health and fitness magazines.
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