AAOSH Webinars: From Blood Flow to Air Flow & Beyond: Optimize Your Health with Nitric Oxide

Speaker: Cathy Eason, MS, FNTP, LMT

Original Date: March 28, 2025 (2025 Live Webinar Series)

Course Description:

The webinar will educate clinicians on the primary nitric oxide (NO) synthesis pathways in the body, with emphasis on the entero-salivary nitrate-reduction pathway. Practitioners will understand the many important cardiometabolic roles of NO as an important signaling molecule impacting nearly every physiological system.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the Foundational Importance of the 'Miracle Molecule’ Nitric Oxide (NO) to Oral & Systemic Dysfunction and Chronic Disease Care
Gain clarity on the many roles of NO in the regulation of nearly every body system
Become equipped with clinical tools to assess and address NO dysregulation
Review the latest gold-standard clinical research on the use of supplemental dietary nitrates for improving cardiometabolic health and more

Practical Applications:

Dietary nitrate supplementation and dietary recommendations for balancing and diversifying the oral microbiome.
The use of dietary nitrates and nutrient cofactors for improving blood flow, enhancing delivery of oxygen and nutrients to body tissues, inflammation reduction, immune system regulation, and support for optimizing metabolic functions.
Functional testing of NO production capacity to support patient goals for reducing oxidative stress and improving endothelial tissue function.
Providing diet and lifestyle recommendations in accordance with credentials in support of patient success in restoring optimal NO levels.

About the Speaker:

Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, FNTP is a board-certified holistic nutritionist, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and experienced educator with over two decades in integrative health. As a Clinical Educator for Berkeley Life, she specializes in the critical role of nitric oxide in cardiovascular, metabolic, and systemic health, bringing cutting-edge research to healthcare professionals.

Cathy is also the founder of Open Door Healing, where she provides functional nutrition consulting, mentorship, and wellness education to both practitioners and the public. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including nutritional therapy, movement therapies, and holistic lifestyle interventions, all aimed at optimizing patient health.

With a passion for bridging the gap between conventional and integrative medicine, Cathy has developed and led educational programs, mentored practitioners, and contributed to the advancement of functional nutrition as a key component of whole-body wellness. She is committed to empowering healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to create sustainable, evidence-based health solutions.

Conflict of Interest: 

Berkeley Life consultant