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Complete resource needed by clinicians for review and update of acute-based MNT skills and knowledge. The text uses practice-oriented, case-based approach and evidence-based nutrition care plans. Advanced MNT begins with core concepts relating to assessments, as well as EN/PN nutrition, and then goes into specific disease states and specific needs for pediatric through elder care. Each book also offers an eBook version for download.

The endocannabinoid system is one of the most essential regulatory systems in the body. The author is a well-respected clinician with over 13 years of cannabis clinical experience. 

Next Step Clinical Course

Written for clinicians, this book helps you understand the endocannabinoid system in the body, plus efficacy, dosing, regulations. Includes use for neurological disorders, cancer, CV, liver function, mood disorders, and palliative care. Most recent research.

This course is only for CHES practitioners.

Written for clinicians, this book helps you understand the endocannabinoid system in the body, plus efficacy, dosing, regulations. Includes use for neurological disorders, cancer, CV, liver function, mood disorders, and palliative care. Most recent research.

Excellent resource! Leinow has three decades of experience growing and studying medical cannabis. Considering the growing interest in this plant and its medicinal properties, including as an alternative to opioids for pain, we need to educate ourselves.

This fascinating book was written by two icons in Natural Medicine. It covers the evidence-based research that shows the interconnectedness of chemicals in our environment, our food supply, and diseases. J of Pediatrics estimates 180+ toxic chemicals in the blood of newborns. Best, most comprehensive book on toxins interacting with humans and food we could find.

One of the best books you will ever read on the science and practical advice on how to increase the phytonutrients in your diet from fruits and vegetables. “Highly recommended reading for all who are health conscious.” –Andrew Weil, MD  “Only Michael Pollan would come close to her superbly researched  work.” –Bill Kurtis, TV Journalist

Insightful, updated monograph on nutrition intervention in the hospice, long-term care, and home settings. Discussion is on ethics, culture, providing emotional support, patient’s last wishes, palliative nutrition care, and what to expect as a person dies.

Fantastic resource! This reference covers everything a RDN needs to know about the gastrointestinal tract, including its anatomy, diagnostic methods, disease symptoms, and variations, as well as effects of diet and maintaining adequate nutrition. Very informative and fascinating! Best, most comprehensive book on nutrition and the gut we could find.

Wealth of nutrition science! Strong advocate of plant-based nutrition. The author, Michael Greger, MD, maintains a huge database of nutrition studies for his website, NutritionFacts.org, and this book condenses that data into healthy eating guidelines. The book has 134 pages of references that support his recommendations.

Many studies reveal that exposure to chemicals and radiation in our everyday environment may increase risk for chronic diseases, asthma, autism, autoimmunity, type 2 diabetes, multiple cancers, etc. Over 87,000 chemicals are now commercially available in the U.S., almost all of which have not been tested for safety. The risk may be particularly high in children and fetuses with developing brains and bodies.

Intervention with patients who have had a traumatic experience in a health care setting is crucial in preventing psychological issues, as well as help reduce anxiety for future care. It offers in-depth strategies for supporting patients and their families.

Evidence-based, readable guide to understanding the rationale and importance of nutrigenetic applications. It explains why single nutrition recommendations will not fit everybody or even most modern humans. The course CE hours include one hour that can be counted as “Ethics” in case you need it.

For over 35 years, Sylvia Escott-Stump’s popular book, which is reviewed by practicing and academic nutrition experts, has been the go-to clinical nutrition resource for practitioners wanting to update or refresh their knowledge. The book covers evidence-based therapies and practice guidance on 270 clinical conditions. 

Updated with the latest scientific and evidence-based guidelines this guide is appropriate for both new and experienced practitioners. Excellent resource for working with patients in the community, in public health, hospital, and long-term care settings. Covers the unique chronic diseases, physiological changes, and nutritional needs of this aging population. The book offers 5 CPE hours from AND on top of the hours we offer.

Excellent book! Updated with evidence- and experience-based clinical practice application. Covers carcinogenesis, treatment, plus MNT for specific cancers, survivorship, and palliative care. All steps of the Nutrition Care Process are addressed. 

New editors! Twenty years of excellence! Updates in all major areas of pediatric nutrition, including physical assessment, MNT interventions, burns, weight, integrative medicine, and genetic disorders. Resource for specialty exam reviews for RDNs and MDs.

Lymphedema treatment is an emerging area of interest and historically misunderstood and underdiagnosed. If started early, nutrition and exercise, along with treatment can stop or delay progression of the condition characterized by fluid retention and swelling that impacts about 10 million people in North America. It can be caused by infection, injury, genetic disorder, or as a complication of cancer treatment.

Wonderful resource! A comprehensive course for dietitians, physicians, and other health professionals on the nutrition medical nutrition therapy and integrative therapies for person’s with thyroid disease.

Written by a neuroscientist and director of UC Berkeley’s Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab, the author, Matthew Walker, PhD explores the purpose of slumber and its little acknowledged or understood crucial functions as related to mood, chronic disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, etc. He explains how to harness the transformative power of adequate sleep and how to sleep better tonight.