Education
Past In-Person Seminars
Resilience: The Science of Stress and the Path to Healing
Presented by: Nicole Freyschlag, MS Functional Nutritionist
In this session we discussed the widespread impact of chronic stress on the body, including the gut-brain connection and vagus nerve. Attendees gained practical strategies to calm the nervous system and support whole-body resilience.
Power Up: Protein for Strength and Aging
Presented by: Nicole Freyschlag, MS Functional Nutritionist
This seminar explores the vital roles of protein and creatine in healthy aging and strength, covering how much you need, what happens when you fall short, and practical tips for building muscle, preventing decline, and feeling your best.
Heart to Mouth Seminar
Gutwell Medical and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) joined together for an in-person educational seminar about cardiovascular disease, nitric oxide, and the oral microbiome.
Presented by: Dr. Sue Mitchell, Gutwell Medical Owner
This talk explains the anatomy of blood vessels, how endothelial damage is a root cause of vascular disease, and what role the glycocalyx and nitric oxide play in vascular health and disease.
Presented by: Lexi Rydland, UCCS Nutrition Intern
Lexi’s portion of the talk focuses on nutritional interventions to increase nitric oxide availability in blood vessels to optimize your cardiovascular health.
Presented by: Dr. Margaret Harris, UCCS Associate Professor
The final part of this presentation addresses the oral microbiome, causes of dysbiosis in the mouth, it’s relationship to disease, and how to improve the health of your oral microbiome.
Handouts
At Gutwell, we believe that providing clear, evidence-based information is key to your health journey. Our educational handouts help you understand your nutrition, biochemistry, and simple steps to feel your best.
