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Byte 3: Upstream Influences  on Fertility

Explore the underlying mechanisms that undermine fertility and why conventional fertility approaches often don’t deliver optimal results.

Best for clinicians, naturopaths, nutritionists and health practitioners.

Instructors: Margeaux Higgins
In conversation with Head of Faculty: Dr Christine Houghton.

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UPGRADE YOUR PRACTICE

Rethink your approach to  fertility management

Infertility is common, but its underlying causes are often overlooked.

This byte helps you move beyond standard treatment approaches by exploring the factors that contribute to fertility and optimal pregnancy and patient outcomes, equipping you with deeper insights to personalise care and improve patient outcomes.

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Understand why thyroid autoimmunity persists

Discover the often-overlooked biological mechanisms that contribute to thyroid dysfunction and influence treatment outcomes.

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Improve Clinical Decision-Making

Learn how to evaluate thyroid pathology through a deeper understanding of thyroid metabolism and endocrinological pathways

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Apply Nutrigenomics to Real-World Cases

Gain practical insights into how nutrigenomic principles can help restore healthy thyroid function and support better patient outcomes.

WHAT YOU LEARN

Bridge the gap between Nutrigenomic theory and better patient outcomes

Why conventional approaches to fertility often don't deliver

What modern threats exist to reduce fertility and healthy pregnancies

How oxidative stress impacts upon the reproductive function

A new framework for assessing nutritional requirements in pregnancy

How to critically assess supplementation adequacy

The role of nutrigenomics in reproductive homeostasis

The full curriculum

Apply nutrigenomic principles with greater confidence

Gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing healthy pregnancies and develop the confidence to apply this in clinical practice

From Series three

Clinical Applications in Common Conditions

1 byte · 3 CPE Hours
Conversations with Dr Christine Houghton

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Upstream Influences on Fertility
Dr Christine Houghton • Margeaux Higgins

What’s covered

Highlighting statistically-significant decline in male and female fertility globally
The many environmental and endogenous factors contributing to infertility
How addressing oxidative stress and inflammation influences reproduction function
Examining the role and challenges of Assisted Reproductive Technology (A.R.T.),  often described as In Vitro Fertilisation
Examining the most relevant modifiable risk factors to address  the issue in both male and female biochemistry
A critical evaluation of the available pre-conception and pregnancy supplements in light of the underpinning mechanisms

Instructor

Hosted by

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Dr Christine Houghton

PhD · Nutritional Biochemist · Founder, Institute for Nutrigenomic Medicine

A clinician, researcher and educator, Dr Houghton has spent decades translating the molecular science of nutrigenomics into something a practitioner can use on a Monday morning. Her work focuses on the cellular pathways through which food-derived molecules influence gene expression.

The Conversations Series distils that complex sub-specialty into a streamlined, conversational format — designed in response to an urgent need for genuine graduate-level education on applying nutrigenomic principles in a clinical environment.

“While gene testing reveals SNP patterns, the real power lies in understanding the biochemical processes that drive gene expression.”

The bundle

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Clinical Applications in Common Conditions

Conversations in Nutrigenomic Medicine

All 3 application bytes from Series Three
Includes 9 CPE hours — designed for practitioners ready to move beyond foundational concepts, this series delivers deeper clinical insight and practical application.
3 Guided research papers
Develop confidence in interpreting primary literature and applying emerging evidence to clinical practice.
Short assessment with every byte
Consolidate each principle and confirm it’s ready to apply.
Self-paced, lifetime access
Learn on your schedule and revisit the materials whenever you need them.

Bundle Offer

Three advanced clinical bytes. One enrolment.

$150

GST is already included for Australian clinicians.  
Automatically removed at checkout for international-based clinicians.

Who it's for

Developed with the clinician in mind.

Naturopaths & nutritionists

Take an existing nutrition-science practice to a more nuanced, mechanism-led level.

Integrative &  
functional GPs

Add a defensible, evidence-based framework for personalising dietary prescriptions.

Dietitians & allied health

Upskill into precision nutrition and confidently interpret patients’ genomic reports.

Practitioners ready to specialise

Anyone wanting to practise as a nutrigenomic medicine specialist with real fluency.

QUESTIONS

Good to know before you enrol

How is the course delivered?

The program is delivered through conversational learning bytes (short learning units), featuring discussions with nutrigenomics experts, guided research papers, online learning materials, and assessments to reinforce key concepts.

Do I need prior knowledge of nutrigenomics to enrol?

No. This bundle is the foundational course in the Conversations in Nutrigenomic Medicine program and is designed to build a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts before progressing to more advanced clinical applications.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed for healthcare practitioners, nutrition professionals, and clinicians who want to deepen their understanding of nutrigenomics and apply evidence-based nutritional strategies in clinical practice.

Take your practice to the next level

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Individual learning bytes of clinical nutrigenomics, sequenced the way it’s meant to be learned — for the price of a single workshop.