Education

In-Person Seminar Recordings

Resilience: The Science of Stress and the Path to Healing

Title slide for a presentation on resilience, featuring botanical illustrations and the logo of GutWell Medical.

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.

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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.

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Presentation slide titled 'Power Up! Protein for Strength and Aging' with an image of a barbell and bags of protein powder, presented by Nicole Freyszlag, MS, on May 23, 2025.

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.

A person holding a shiny red heart-shaped object in front of their chest. The image has a red and white color scheme with the text 'Heart to Mouth Part 1: Root Causes of Vascular Disease' on the left side.

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.

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A person holding a red heart-shaped object with a bite mark, featuring a blue abstract design on the right side of the image.

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.

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A person holding a red heart-shaped object in their hand, with part of their body visible, wearing a dark shirt.

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.

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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.

Infographic listing household and personal care products that reduce toxin exposure, including brands of laundry detergent, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, cleaning products, shampoos, body washes, lotions, and kid-friendly soaps with tips and a QR code for more information.

Toxin Free Swaps

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An informational poster titled 'Chew On This: The Oral Bacteria and Nitric Oxide Connection.' It features a close-up of a person opening their mouth with a magnifying glass showing colorful bacteria and microorganisms inside. The poster discusses the oral microbiome, causes of plaque and cavities, and signs of dysbiosis in the mouth.

The Oral Microbiome

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Protein Needs

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Educational infographic about nitric oxide, its functions in the body, foods containing nitrates, and recommended intake levels.

Nitric Oxide

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An infographic about Vitamin D, explaining its importance, sources, and recommended levels, with icons of a sun, a fish, and a supplement bottle.

Vitamin D

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An infographic titled 'Stress Reduction Strategies' listing various methods such as yoga, meditation, sleep, exercise, proper nutrition, social support, breathing, and time in nature, with related images including a forest trail, a woman practicing yoga, and a cup of herbal tea.

Stress and the Vagus Nerve

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Educational infographic on nitric oxide and heart health, including diagrams of blood vessels, glycocalyx, and a heart illustration.

Glycocalyx and NO

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Informational poster titled "The 101 on Omega 3" explaining what Omega 3 is, its benefits, sources, and how to measure levels, with a section on how to check if your Omega 3 levels are sufficient, on a light-colored background.

Omega 3

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