Say hi to my new audience and of course to my long standing patients. This is a short course, to give you an understanding of what happens in the brain that may affect your mood and your neurological balance. My name is Julie Ellen Rowland, and I'm a functional medicine practitioner. Actually, I trained initially as a podiatrist, specializing in diabetes, neuropathy and arthritic pain. But I added a degree in psychology and communication. And this is where my interest in mood and neurology began.

So I went on to study functional medicine, and I'm a diplomat in functional medicine, as well as certified in health and nutrition. Sports Science, sports restoration therapy, can etiology healing modalities, and my sub studies are in detoxification, energy management, pain management, sugar and insulin, Mood Disorders and Stroke. covery gut health and humans and sexual health. Now knowledge and information are important as is collaborating with a team of qualified healthcare professionals. So I encourage you to consult with your doctor when you make any changes in your health. And please read the disclaimer before beginning this lecture.