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Bioactive Lipids: Expanding Horizons of Membrane Medicine


Date: Friday 6th November (in-person/online)

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Gastrointestinal Health

Modules

1

Topics

8

Duration

8h

Language

English

Table of Contents

Overview

This module addresses a number of the most common functional and inflammatory gastrointestinal complaints that present to clinic. Conditions covered include gastritis and reflux, constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, from pathogenesis to treatment.

Our highly regarded presenters bring their clinical experience and knowledge on the application of nutritional and environmental medicine in collaboration with conventional medical practice.

Current scientific evidence for the effectiveness of treatment modalities is presented including nutraceutical prescription, dietary manipulation, lifestyle modification and environmental factors, alongside the range of available testing and investigation options.

Course Benefits:

  • Define small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and its aetiology
  • Outline the contributing factors to gastritis and reflux [and their impact on Vitamin B12 levels]
  • List and explain the methods of assessing gastrointestinal and microbiome health
  • Describe the role of specific dietary approaches for the manipulation of the microbiome
  • Summarise the evidence-based lifestyle interventions that can assist in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Develop a comprehensive management plan for gastrointestinal parasites

Who is the course for?

  • Medical professionals seeking a basic understanding of Ecological/Functional Medicine principles.
  • GPs, consultants, healthcare practitioners, and medical students
  • Experienced Environmental Medicine practitioners seeking a refresher
  • Patients or caregivers with sufficient medical knowledge

Learning Path

  • Gastrointestinal Assessment

  • Upper gastrointestinal conditions

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)

  • An integrative approach to treatment of gastroenteritis and specific parasitic infections – Blastocystis,

  • Dientamoeba fragilis & Giardiasis

  • Prebiotics, probiotics & microbiota-nourishing foods

  • GIT microbiota assessment – dissecting pathology results

  • Case Study ‘Nutritional management of an IBD case

What people are saying

The self-paced, online format was ideally suited to my circumstances, allowing for flexible yet focused learning. The curriculum was comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics directly relevant to my practice in environmental and functional medicine. I took detailed notes throughout the program, many of which I continue to refer to years later - testament to the enduring value of the material."
Dr Ailsa Care

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