Course Summary:

This course will highlight how to achieve balance from a functional medicine perspective. It will explain how stress impacts cortisol, inflammation, insulin, and immune function. This course will discuss unique stressors in the dental and healthcare industry that can impact our hormones and inflammatory burden. Lastly, review the sayana medical roadmap whose pillars are hormones, gut health, toxins, and lifestyle optimization to empower professionals to be the best version of themselves.

 Learning Objectives:

• The participant will understand the pervasive impact of chronic stress on overall disease burden, including its effects on inflammation, immunity, and metabolic function.
• The participant will recognize the unique stressors present in the dental and healthcare professions and identify practical, functional strategies to mitigate their impact.
• The participant will understand the complex interplay between hormones and toxins, and how addressing both is essential for achieving optimal wellness.

Dr. Sayana's Biography:

Dr. Sayana is a triple board-certified MD in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Functional Medicine. She works with high-achieving women and men, including many in healthcare, who are navigating burnout, hormonal shifts, and the pressures of maintaining both career and personal well-being. Her Los Angeles practice centers around the Sayana Medical Road Map, a personalized, functional approach that helps women and men regain energy, balance, and a sense of control over their health. She has been honored for her deeply human approach to medicine, receiving peer-nominated awards throughout her residency and the Best Doctors Women’s Choice Award in 2023.