The challenge in clinical practice

As healthcare providers, we are increasingly seeing patients or clients seeking information about fasting interventions. The growing body of research supporting therapeutic fasting for metabolic health, longevity, and chronic disease management has generated significant patient interest.

However, many practitioners face a professional dilemma: patients are seeking guidance on fasting protocols, yet formal training in this area remains limited within conventional healthcare education.

Common concerns among practitioners include:

  • Uncertainty regarding appropriate patient selection criteria

  • Limited knowledge of evidence-based protocols and their clinical applications

  • Concerns about safety monitoring and contraindications

  • Difficulty navigating conflicting information in popular media versus peer-reviewed literature

  • Absence of standardised guidelines for implementing fasting interventions

The Professional Implications

Without structured clinical training, practitioners may feel unable to provide informed guidance on fasting interventions. This knowledge gap can result in patients seeking information from non-clinical sources, potentially compromising safety and missing opportunities for therapeutic benefit under professional supervision.
 
Furthermore, as Integrative Medicine continues to gain recognition within mainstream healthcare, practitioners equipped with evidence-based fasting protocols can offer enhanced patient care and expanded treatment options for metabolic disorders, cardiovascular risk factors, and age-related conditions.

Expert Instruction

This course has been developed by clinicians for clinicians, translating research evidence into practical application.
 
Dr Elizabeth Thompson, Oxford-trained physician, NHS Consultant, and Lead Clinician at Bristol Homeopathic Hospital, brings extensive experience in integrative cancer care and evidence-based complementary approaches.
 
Donald Gordon, BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science, holds over 15 years of clinical practice in functional nutrition and metabolic health. As an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine and Professional Member of the National Centre for Integrative Medicine, he specialises in translating complex research into clinical protocols.
 
Together, they have developed a systematic training programme that addresses the specific needs of healthcare professionals seeking to integrate fasting interventions into evidence-based practice.
 
 

Structured Learning Pathway

This 10-hour CPD-accredited programme follows a systematic approach to clinical competence:

    1. Welcome from Dr Elizabeth Thompson and Donald Gordon

    2. How to use the e-learning platform

    3. Learning Outcomes

    4. Before you start...

    5. Disclaimer

    1. Learning Objectives

    2. An Introduction to Fasting - video

    3. Presentation Slides

    4. Research paper 1 - Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease

    5. Research paper 2 - A Periodic Diet that Mimics Fasting Promotes Multi-System Regeneration, Enhanced Cognitive Performance, and Healthspan

    6. Reflective Question

    1. Learning Objectives

    2. Types of Fasting - video

    3. Presentation Slides

    4. Research paper 1 - Biological age reduction

    5. Research paper 2- Autophagic response to fasting

    6. Reflective Question

    1. Learning Objectives

    2. Clinical Application - video

    3. Presentation Slides

    4. Research paper 1 - Cancer Paper RCT

    5. Research paper 2 - Cancer paper breast hormone therapy

    6. Research paper 3 - 6 month proof of concept study type 2 diabetes

    7. Research paper 4 - 12 month RCT type 2 diabetes study FMD

    8. Research paper 5 - FMD vs Mediterranean diet in obesity and high BP study

    9. Research paper 6 - Obesity-associated poor muscle quality study

    10. Research paper 7 - comparative intermittent fasting CR and TRE RCT review nutrients

    11. Reflective Question

    1. Learning Objectives

    2. Practical Application - video

    3. Presentation Slides

    4. Reflective Question

    1. Quality Mark Assessment Process

    2. Assessment Questions

About this course

  • £150.00
  • 10 hours
  • Crossfields Accredited
  • 10 CPD Points

What you will gain from this course

Upon completion, practitioners will be equipped to:

  • Implement evidence-based fasting protocols appropriate to individual patient presentations
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify suitable candidates and contraindications
  • Monitor patient progress using relevant clinical markers and safety parameters
  • Integrate fasting interventions within comprehensive treatment plans
  • Respond to patient enquiries with current research evidence
  • Differentiate between various fasting protocols and their specific applications
  • Maintain professional standards in an emerging area of clinical practice


Continued Professional Development benefits:

This training enables practitioners to expand their integrative therapeutic toolkit with research-supported interventions, meet growing patient demand for integrative approaches, and position themselves within the advancing field of metabolic and longevity medicine.

Course Features

  • Accredited CPD

    10-CPD Points Accredited by The National Centre for Integrative Medicine

  • Clinical application

    Evidence-based protocols for immediate clinical application

  • Study at your own pace

    12 month access to course materials and updates

Who this course is for

This course is designed for qualified and student practitioners across disciplines:

  • Medical Doctors
  • Registered Nurses
  • Healthcare Students
  • Physiotherapists and Allied Health Professionals
  • Psychotherapists and Counsellors
  • Nutritional Therapists and Dietitians
  • Health Coaches with clinical backgrounds
  • Functional Medicine Practitioners

 

Suitability:

This training is appropriate for practitioners seeking to integrate therapeutic fasting within their scope of practice and patient population.
 

Professional Investment

£150 - 12 months access

10 hours of structured learning | Clinical application protocols | Accredited CPD certification
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