Instructor: Baljinder Chhoker BSc, CST, BT

This course will focus on the supplements available on the market and how to determine what to use clinically. With so many supplement companies, similar looking products, what should be used when will be thoroughly covered. We will discuss appropriate products for common health conditions such as inflammation, cardiovascular disease and hormone imbalance, and decipher between the many similar formulations for each. Dosing based on maintenance and therapeutic values will be discussed, as well as selecting between nutraceuticals, botanicals, and homeopathics. Many product samples will be provided to each student in this course who will be developing supplement protocols in their clinical practices.

FORMAT: Online, LIVE
LOCATION: Zoom Classroom
SESSIONS: 9 Tuesdays
DATES: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3 | 2026
TIME: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Eastern / 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Pacific
REQUIRED TEXT: Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Michael Murray ND & Joseph Pizzorno ND
FEE: $550 + HST
REQUIRED DIGITAL COURSE NOTES: $30 + GST
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2026

Session 1

DATE: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
CONCEPTS: An essential introduction to the supplement landscape—learn how to read labels, compare binding methods, and distinguish between nutraceuticals, herbals, homeopathics, gemmotherapy, and topicals.

Session 2

DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
CONCEPTS: Explore foundational supplements including vitamins, magnesium, essential fatty acids, probiotics, and digestive enzymes—what to use, how they work, and when they’re most effective.

Session 3

DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
CONCEPTS: Understand the clinical use of greens powders, protein supplements, and performance support tools for athletic and everyday needs.

Session 4

DATE: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
CONCEPTS: A dive into digestive health and detox support, with a focus on therapeutic strategies for the gut-liver axis and elimination pathways.

Session 5

DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
CONCEPTS: Gain insight into supplement strategies for heart health and diabetes—from cholesterol management to blood sugar regulation and diabetes health.

Session 6

DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
CONCEPTS: Examine supplement protocols for inflammation, trauma recovery, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis—balancing symptom relief with long-term support.

Session 7

DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
CONCEPTS: Learn to navigate the supplement needs of today’s most common concerns: chronic stress, poor sleep, and immune system dysregulation.

Session 8

DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
CONCEPTS: Explore targeted support for women’s and men’s health, hormone balance, and evidence-informed tools for weight loss and metabolic resilience.

Session 9

DATE: Tuesday, November 4, 2026
CONCEPTS: Finish strong with supplements for cognitive health and memory, along with safe and effective tools to support pediatric wellness.

Access to Material:

THE DAY BEFORE the course starts registered students will receive an email with LINKS to:

— A copy of the complete Course Outline with test and assignment dates
— Zoom Login and Password
— Digital Course Notes/Power Point Presentation Session 1 of 9 followed by sessions 2 to 9 after the first class ends
— Every session’s replay will be sent to students before 12:00 noon Eastern, the next day
— Recordings remain LIVE for 2 months after the course ends
— Registrants are encouraged to join the course’s registrant discussion group

Can’t Make The Day & Time? We’ve Got You.
Learn Through Recordings!

f your schedule doesn’t allow you to attend classes in real time, join us through recordings. Many of our Continuing Education students are busy practitioners and professionals, balancing work, family and other commitments so we understand that flexibility is necessary. Replay access and completion options are arranged on a case-by-case basis to ensure you still receive the full educational value of the course and have engagement with the faculty member and other registrants. You also have the option to earn the Certificate of Completion if you’re able to complete the required test or assignment by the due dates.

If you’re interested in accessing replays or exploring flexible participation options with your schedule, please contact Julia Briski at julia@instituteofholisticnutrition.com for more information.

Please review IHN’s Online & In-Class Continuing Education Course/School Policies