Lecturer Fiona Banovic will take you through the latest research to explore the vital role of our gut microbiome and its complex relationship to our overall health.
Fiona will explore and cover:
- How the gastrointestinal track operates, digestion and health
- Understand Nutrient transport in the body; the causes, symptoms, and foods to avoid for common digestive disorders
- Therapeutic approaches to modify the gut microbiome
- The facts for health professionals on Probiotics and Prebiotics; dosage, research and usage
- How the gut affects inflammation, antibiotic use
- The influence of fat, fibre and carbohydrates, short chain fatty acids on the gut microbiome; dietary behaviour
- Research Interventions that target the gut microbiome
- Detailed research on the role of vitamin supplements and the microbiome
- A research review on IBS and the microbiome
- Effect of selected foods affecting gut microbiota
- Therapeutic interventions of Gut microbiome
Meet your lecturer, Fiona Banovic
Fiona is a clinical nutritionist based in Sydney. She is extremely passionate about the gut microbiome and its relationship to our overall wellbeing. She is enthusiastic about enjoying great food and a sunny lifestyle, all in the name of good health.
Fiona is a professional member of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society and has been in practice since for over 20 years
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion
UPCOMING COURSES
Start Date: 25/08/2025
Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Duration: Mondays, online for 2 weeks
Price: $145.00
Flexible Learning Options
Enjoy the ease of attending the class live in our virtual classroom with your Trainer OR watch the recording in line with your own weekly study schedule. You can choose to:
Attend the class lesson live in real-time online at the scheduled time OR
Review the class recording and course content at your leisure in-line with your own weekly study schedule.
You can attend the live class and watch the recording for revision to consolidate your learning.
Nature Care's virtual classroom is accessed through the colleges secure online Student Portal which you can access day and night 7 days a week.
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Start Date: 12/11/2025
Time: 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Duration: Wednesdays, live online for 2 weeks
Price: $145.00
Flexible Learning Options
Enjoy the ease of attending the class live in our virtual classroom with your Trainer OR watch the recording in line with your own weekly study schedule. You can choose to:
Attend the class lesson live in real-time online at the scheduled time OR
Review the class recording and course content at your leisure in-line with your own weekly study schedule.
You can attend the live class and watch the recording for revision to consolidate your learning.
Nature Care's virtual classroom is accessed through the colleges secure online Student Portal which you can access day and night 7 days a week.
Enrol Now