Education

Upcoming In Person Seminar

Join functional nutritionist Nicole Freyschlag for Resilience: The Science of Stress and the Path to Healing. Learn the science behind stress, how it affects your body, and simple, effective strategies to manage it in this practical and empowering seminar.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 10-11 am

Please RSVP by June 23 if you’ll be joining us. Space is limited!

Past In Person Seminars

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.

The Oral Microbiome

Protein Needs

Nitric Oxide

Vitamin D

Glycocalyx and NO

Omega 3