Stress, Sleep and Metabolism
An Integrative Genetic Approach
Course curriculum
"Stress, Sleep, and Metabolism: An Integrative Genetic Approach" delves into how stress and sleep impact metabolic health. It explores the connections between chronic stress, sleep disturbances, and metabolic dysfunction, integrating genetic insights to provide a comprehensive understanding of these interactions. Designed for healthcare practitioners, nutritionists, and individuals interested in the genetic and physiological relationships between stress, sleep, and metabolism, this course is ideal for those looking to enhance their knowledge and provide more personalized, effective interventions. Participants will learn about the mechanisms linking stress and sleep to metabolic health, including the role of the HPA axis, cytokine production, and hormone regulation. They will gain insights into genetic variations that influence these processes and discover practical strategies to manage stress, improve sleep quality, and optimize metabolic function through targeted interventions and lifestyle modifications.
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Webinar
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About this course
- Free
- 1 lesson
- 1 hour of video content
Instructors
Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, ND
ND
Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, N.D., is a naturopathic doctor in Toronto. After graduating from McGill University in Neurobiology, she earned a degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she received the Dr. Allen Tyler Award for Most Outstanding Clinician. Dr. Kendall-Reed is the author of six national best-selling books, including the recently released book, “Fix Your Genes to Fit Your Jeans,” which she co-authored with her husband, Dr. Stephen Reed. She was voted Naturopath of the Year in 2013, and in 2018 received the “Top Naturopathic Doctor” award in Canada. Dr. Kendall-Reed is the creator of the integrated genetic platform GeneRx.ca. She analyzes and interprets genetic profiles to design personalized health programs for patients worldwide. She is a medical consultant for Pure Encapsulations® and Douglas Laboratories®, and the director of Natural Therapies at Urban Wellness Clinic – PKR Health.
Morgan Knull
RHN/CFNP
I'm Morgan Knull, RHN, CFNP — founder of Feed Your Genes and creator of Gene Lounge.
I help people use their own genetics to finally understand what their body actually needs, and I train health practitioners to deliver that same level of personalization to their clients. My path here started with my own health. After more than a decade in the nutraceutical and physician-support industry, I began applying genetic-informed strategies to my life under the mentorship of Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, ND — a pioneer in genetic medicine. The shift was real enough that I built my work around it.
I'm a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, hold the Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner (CFNP) designation, and completed the Integrative Genomics Intensive through the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. My focus areas are integrative genetics, the science of autophagy, fasting-mimicking protocols, professional lectures, and practitioner mentorship.
My goal is to make genetic-informed health less mysterious and more practical — for the people who need it and for the practitioners who want to deliver it.