The Great Microbiome and Other Topics with Norma Flood, MS, RDN
Week of September 12, 2026
The Great Microbiome: Our Greatest Ally for Optimal Health
It is becoming common knowledge that gut bacteria are connected to aspects of health, including inflammation, body weight, cancer, immunity, brain function, and so much more. Norma will discuss the benefits of gut bacteria and its impact on our health when out of balance, including how it prepares us for novel viruses or how it influences mental health and disease. Whether you are new to this topic, or want to know the latest, there are gold nuggets to take away for everyone!
The Top 10 Ways to Heal Your Gut & Maximize Your Microbiota
Considering the amazing benefits of our gut bacteria and its implications on our health, how can we be sure we are eating to maximize our microbiota? Our gut bacteria are influenced by our diet, environment, age, activity, hygiene and stress level. Norma will discuss better foods, lifestyle choices, and updates on supplements that heal and support a healthier gut.
Epigenetics: Your DNA is NOT Your Destiny!
Our DNA was originally thought to be pre-programmed and could not be changed. We were stuck with what we got! That has all changed with the new understanding of Epigenetics, which is the ability of nutrition and other environmental factors to turn human genes on or off. In other words, how food intake and lifestyle behaviors have an effect on how our genes are expressed! How about those “bad” genes that run in your family? There is new hope! Learn how your family history, current symptoms, and/or genetic testing can point out deficiencies that can be supported with nutrition, supplements and changes in your environment.
BONE DEEP: Everything that Matters for Better Bone Health!
Did you know that the prevalence of osteoporosis increased for women from 2007-2008 to 2017-2018? Is it true that calcium supplementation can be harmful? Are there other nutrients that are more important for bone health? What other factors matter for bone health? Join Norma to learn a comprehensive approach to improve bone health. It’s important for everyone, considering low bone density is prevalent in over 50% of women and over 30% of men over 50. We have a lot to talk about!
Norma Flood, MS, RDN delves deeper to treat problems where they start. Motivated by her own health challenges and those of her clients, she applies functional nutrition therapy to effectively treat or support digestive health, mental health, and eating disorders. She has a master’s degree in nutrition and completed her clinical training at the UCSD Medical Center. Norma was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student for her major, and the Outstanding Dietetic Intern for the state of California. Her 25+ years of experience as a dietitian include UCSD Cancer Center, UCSD Medical Center, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, SDSU Student Health Services and Athletics, and finally Private Practice as an Integrative and Functional Nutritionist. https://www.normaflood.com/blog