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Mar 26

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Beyond the Brain: A Systems-Level View of Anxiety

Wed 25th March 2026, 01:00pm
Online

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Beyond the Brain: A Systems-Level View of Anxiety

Applying metabolic, immune and gut insights in practice

Christine Bailey MSc BSc (Nutrition) Dip IOPN MBANT CNHC
Education Manager, Metagenics UK | Registered Performance Nutritionist | Author | Breathwork Practitioner

Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent, and while conventional first-line approaches can be effective for some individuals, many continue to experience persistent symptoms or relapse. This webinar expands the traditional brain-centric model of anxiety, reframing it as a systems-level condition influenced by metabolic, immune, endocrine and gastrointestinal physiology.

Drawing on current research, this session will explore the links between gut barrier dysfunction, low-grade inflammation and metabolic dysregulation, and their impact on stress signalling and emotional regulation. By identifying these upstream physiological contributors, practitioners can move beyond symptom management towards individualised nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support nervous system resilience and longer-term outcomes.

Designed for nutrition and healthcare practitioners, this webinar offers clinically relevant insights that can be translated directly into practice.

Key Learnings

  • Core Physiological Drivers of Anxiety
    Understand key biological contributors, including inflammation, neurotransmitter signalling balance, glycaemic instability, and HPA–thyroid axis stress.
  • The Gut as a Modulator of Anxiety
    Explore how gut barrier integrity, immune activation and gut–brain signalling influence neuroinflammation and anxiety.
  • Nutrition & Lifestyle as Foundational Levers
    Learn how dietary patterns and lifestyle factors can support nervous system regulation and resilience.
  • Supplementation: What Can Help
    Review the evidence-informed use of select nutraceuticals, with practical guidance for clinical application.

This webinar is delivered in partnership with Metagenics, a global leader in evidence-based nutritional science. Metagenics is widely recognised for its commitment to research-driven formulations, practitioner education, and a systems-biology approach that aligns seamlessly with functional and integrative clinical practice.

Speaker

Christine Bailey

Registered Performance Nutritionist

Christine Bailey is an award-winning Registered Performance Nutritionist, Breathwork Practitioner, and author with over 20 years of experience in nutrition, supplements, and health. She is one of the few nutritionists to receive two Catey Awards within two years for her work in mental health and corporate wellbeing. Christine is trained in Functional Nutrition through the Institute of Functional Medicine and the Institute of Performance Nutrition (IOPN) and works across public and corporate sectors. She leads Nutrition Education at Metagenics UK, speaks at national and international nutrition conferences, and lectures in food, nutrition, and functional medicine. Christine has authored over 14 books, including Five Weeks to Gut Health, The Brain Boost Diet, and The Personalised Nutrition Guide to Menopause, and regularly contributes to national health and fitness magazines