Instructors

Donald Gordon
Wellness, Longevity & Functional Nutrition Coach
A passionate educator, researcher, and published author, Don contributes to Functional Sports Nutrition Magazine, The Wellness Room, International Therapist, and Physique Global. He is also an NLP practitioner and actively collaborates with leading experts, sharing cutting-edge research and best practices in the fields of longevity, metabolic health, and functional medicine.
With over 15 years in the health and fitness industry, Don has coached and mentored hundreds of individuals through Yoga, Pilates, Qigong, TRX Suspension Training, and Tirapy (therapeutic exercise), supporting clients in weight management, fasting, athletic performance, digestive health, and neuroendocrine balance. A former competitive performance athlete, he has won national Karate titles and Masters Triathlon awards and holds a distinction in Tai Chi Chuan, integrating movement and breathwork into his approach to holistic health.
In the corporate and educational space, Don has designed and delivered award-winning workplace wellness programs, championing real-food nutrition, sustainable interventions, and innovative functional health solutions. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), a Professional Member of The National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM), and a Member of The Federation of Holistic Therapists (MFHT).

National Centre for Integrative Medicine
Course curriculum
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Welcome from Dr Elizabeth Thompson and Donald Gordon
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How to use the e-learning platform
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Learning Outcomes
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Before you start...
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Learning Objectives
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An Introduction to Fasting - video
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Presentation Slides
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Research paper 1 - Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease
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Research paper 2 - A Periodic Diet that Mimics Fasting Promotes Multi-System Regeneration, Enhanced Cognitive Performance, and Healthspan
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Reflective Question
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Learning Objectives
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Types of Fasting - video
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Presentation Slides
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Research paper 1 - Biological age reduction
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Research paper 2- Autophagic response to fasting
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Reflective Question
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Learning Objectives
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Clinical Application - video
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Presentation Slides
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Research paper 1 - Cancer Paper RCT
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Research paper 2 - Cancer paper breast hormone therapy
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Research paper 3 - 6 month proof of concept study type 2 diabetes
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Research paper 4 - 12 month RCT type 2 diabetes study FMD
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Research paper 5 - FMD vs Mediterranean diet in obesity and high BP study
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Research paper 6 - Obesity-associated poor muscle quality study
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Research paper 7 - comparative intermittent fasting CR and TRE RCT review nutrients
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Reflective Question
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Learning Objectives
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Practical Application - video
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Presentation Slides
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Reflective Question
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Assessment Questions
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About this course
- £150.00
- 10 hours
- Crossfields Accredited
- 10 CPD Points