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Chicago Educational Event, Weekend Conference, BHRT Symposium

Get Ready For The Biggest Weekend In Chicago: What To Expect At A4M’s September Event

The anticipation is building as we gear up for the biggest weekend in Chicago – A4M’s September event between September 29th and October 1st. Practitioners from across the country will gather in the birthplace of anti-aging medicine for this highly anticipated event.

For over 30 years, A4M has led the charge in advancing functional medicine, integrative hormone therapy, and the anti-aging specialty. The diverse curriculum of this symposium promises to continue that legacy, featuring the latest research and insights from experts in numerous fields.

Attendees can look forward to discovering cutting-edge techniques to implement into their practices, hearing first-hand experiences from fellow Chicago practitioners, and tapping into the excitement and energy of the A4M community.

With unparalleled learning and networking opportunities, this weekend promises to provide immense value to practitioners of all specialties. And there is still time to join your colleagues and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, make connections, and reinvigorate your practice!

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Jumpstart The Academic Year With A4M's Fall Courses

Jumpstart The Academic Season With A4M: A Calendar Full Of Innovative Courses For Limitless Learning 

For many, the Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and the official beginning of the school year. As health professionals gear up for a new academic season, A4M is excited to present a stellar lineup of cutting-edge educational experiences to keep them at the top of their game, up to date on the latest research, and equipped to take on any challenge in their practice.

With so many sought-after and highly-awaited events taking place soon, numerous courses nearing capacity, and a limited-time holiday offer, the time is now to fill up the rest of your 2023 calendar with A4M’s unrivaled learning opportunities.

And as leaders in anti-aging and longevity medicine, A4M’s innovative curricula focus on emerging topics and skills that are lightyears ahead of conventional practices. Our courses provide professionals exclusive access to education they won’t find anywhere else.

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Intermittent Fasting Diets and Fertility: Considerations For Reproductive Health

The exponentially popular dietary trend of time-restricted eating, also referred to as intermittent fasting (IF), is viewed as much more than a weight loss intervention; IF has surged in popularity over recent years due to its potential health, anti-aging and longevity, and overall well-being benefits.

Evidence-based health benefits of fasting diets include improved cellular repair, gene expression, and metabolic rate; reduced insulin resistance, oxidative stress, inflammatory markers, and blood glucose levels. Some studies have even suggested that IF may boost fertility.

However, emerging evidence suggests that the risks associated with this type of nutritional pattern may greatly outweigh the benefits in specific populations, particularly those attempting to conceive.

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