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Lecture 1: Cognizin: A Novel Ingredient to Support Healthy Cognitive Function

Lecturer: Danielle Citrolo, PharmD, Karen E. Todd, RD

Lecture 2: Sustamine: A New Approach for Rehydration & Improved Electrolyte Balance

Lecturer: Danielle Citrolo, PharmD, Karen E. Todd, RD

Lecture 3: Pantesin: A Novel Form of Pantethine (Vitamin B5) to Support Heart Health

Lecturer: Danielle Citrolo, PharmD, Karen E. Todd, RD

Lecture 4: Setria: A Unique Form of Reduced Glutathione for Reducing Oxidative Stress

Lecturer: Danielle Citrolo, PharmD, Karen E. Todd, RD

Diagnostics >>
  Predictive Antibodies: Clinical Applications for Early Detection of Autoimmunity

Expires: 8/31/15Credits: 6

Lecturer: Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS Thomas Alexander, MD Chad Larson, DC, NMD (candidate)

Lecture 1: Predictive Antibodies

Expires: 8/31/15Credits: 1

Lecturer: Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS

Lecture 2: Gastrointestinal and Liver

Expires: 8/31/15Credits: 1

Lecturer: Thomas Alexander, MD

Lecture 3: Thyroid, Adrenal, Reproductive Organs

Expires: 8/31/15Credits: 1

Lecturer: Chad Larson, DC, NMD (candidate)

Lecture 4: Cardiovascular and Diabetes

Expires: 8/31/15Credits: 1

Lecturer: Thomas Alexander, MD

Lecture 5: Bone and Joint

Expires: 8/31/15Credits: 1

Lecturer: Chad Larson, DC, NMD (candidate)

Lecture 6: Neurological

Expires: 8/31/15Credits: 1

Lecturer: Aristo Vojdani, PhD

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Lecturer: STUART ROTHENBERG, MD, FAAFP NANCY LONSDORF, MD ROBERT SCHNEIDER, MD, FACC, FABMR

Topic 1: Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Maharishi Ayurveda

Lecturer: STUART ROTHENBERG, MD, FAAFP.

Lecture: Overview and History: Ayurveda and Maharishi Ayurveda
Lecture: Ayurvedic Physiology: The Role of Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Topic 2: Maharishi Ayurveda Modalities

Lecturer: Prerequisite: Topic 1

Lecture: Diagnostic Approach to the Patient
Lecture: Spices and Aromas
Lecture: Ayurvedic Herbology
Lecture: Daily Routine and Behavioral Guidelines
Lecture: Scientific Research on Maharishi Ayurveda
Topic 3: Fundamentals of Diet and Digestion

Lecturer: Prerequisite: Topics 1 & 2

Lecture: Fundamentals of Digestion and Diet - 1
Lecture: Fundamentals of Digestion and Diet – 2
Lecture: General Clinical Digestive Protocols
Lecture: Vata, Pitta and Kapha Digestive Protocols
Topic 4: Ayurvedic Approach to Common Chronic Disorders

Lecturer: Prerequisite: Topics 1, 2 & 3

Lecture: Obesity
Lecture: Metabolic Disorder Protocols
Lecture: Women’s Reproductive Health
Lecture: Menopause
Lecture: Musculoskeletal Disorders & Protocols
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  Holistic & Integrative Medicine in Clinical Practice: An ABIHM Mini-Course

Lecturer: Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC, ABIHM Patrick Hanaway, MD, ABIHM David Rakel, MD, ABIHM Scott Shannon, MD, ABIHM Wendy Warner, MD, FACOG, ABIHM

Lecture 1: The Science of Connection

Lecturer: Erminia “Mimi” Guarneri, MD

Lecture 2: Introduction to Functional Medicine

Lecturer: Patrick Hanaway, MD

Lecture 3: Placebos, Nocebos & the Healing Power of Intention

Lecturer: David Rakel, MD

Lecture 4: Holistic Approaches to Adult Psychiatry

Lecturer: Scott Shannon, MD

Lecture 5: Menopause: A Powerful Transition

Lecturer: Wendy Warner, MD, FACOG, ABIHM

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  2015 Heal Thy Practice: Transforming Patient Care Conference

Lecturer: Erik Lundquist, MD Pedram Shojai, OMD Niki Fox Decker Weiss, NMD Mark Menolascino, MD Jill Carnahan, MD Jim LaValle, RPh Mette Dyhrberg Bridget Briggs, MD Miriam Zacharias, MS, LPSN Jacques Simon, Esq Tom O'Bryan, DC Sylva Dvorak, PhD Scott Minton, PhD

Lecture 1: Journey of an Integrative Physician--Key Lessons Learned

Lecturer: Erik Lundquist, MD

Lecture 2: Opportunities in Corporate Wellness

Lecturer: Pedram Shojai, OMD

Lecture 3: Insurance-Based Integrative Medicine

Lecturer: Erik Lundquist, MD, Niki Fox

Lecture 4: Practice Development Roundtable Q&A

Lecturer: Mark Menolascino, MD, Erik Lundquist, MD, Niki Fox, Pedram Shojai, OMD

Lecture 5: New Perspectives on Inflammation

Lecturer: Decker Weiss, NMD

Lecture 6: Fire on the Brain: Impact of Inflammation on Cognitive Function

Lecturer: Mark Menolascino, MD

Lecture 7: Making Clinical Sense of the Microbiome

Lecturer: Jill Carnahan, MD

Lecture 8: Cracking the Metabolic Code

Lecturer: Jim LaValle, RPh

Lecture 9: How to Build a Cash-Pay Practice

Lecturer: Jill Carnahan, MD

Lecture 10: Choosing Ancillary Services for Improved Outcomes & New Revenue

Lecturer: Mark Menolascino, MD

Lecture 11: HolisTech: IT Tips for Renewing the Patient-Practitioner Relationship

Lecturer: Mette Dyhrberg

Lecture 12: Implementing Genomics into Your Practice

Lecturer: Bridget Briggs, MD

Lecture 13: The PEACE Process: Practice-Building Tips from Prosperous Practitioners

Lecturer: Miriam Zacharias, MS, LPSN

Lecture 14: Medicolegal Update for Integrative Practitioners

Lecturer: Jacques Simon, Esq

Lecture 15: The Neurological Underbelly of the Gluten-Free Lifestyle

Lecturer: Tom O’Bryan, DC

Lecture 16: Ritual & Neural Pathways for New Practice Paradigms

Lecturer: Sylva Dvorak, PhD

Lecture 17: Building Metabolic Bedrock: Nutritional Principles for Effective Management of Cardiovascular & Nervous System Dysfunctions

Lecturer: Scott Minton, PhD

Lecture 18: Assessing Chronic Fatigue in Clinical Practice

Lecturer: Bridget Briggs, MD

  2014 Heal Thy Practice: Transforming Patient Care Conference

Lecturer: Jeff Gladd, MD, CHAIRMAN Susan Blum, MD Tom O'Bryan, DC Shayma Kazmi, MD, RPh Mark Tager, MD James Maskell Derrick DeSilva, Jr, MD Jacques Simon, Esq Sarath Malepati, MD Ron Hoffman, MD Joel Evans, MD Anita Teresa Boeninger, RYT Melissa Crispell Joseph Hickey, MD Mette Dyhrberg Thomas Blomseth Christiansen Lillie Rosenthal, DO Mark Menolascino, MD Georgia Tetlow, MD Aimon Kopera, MD & Peter Evans, PhD

Lecture 1: The Immune System Recovery Plan

Lecturer: Susan Blum, MD

Lecture 2: Identifying Food Sensitivities: From Tunnelvision to Macrovision

Lecturer: Tom O'Bryan, DC

Lecture 3: Blum Center for Health: An Integrative Medicine Practice Model

Lecturer: Susan Blum, MD

Lecture 4: Projecting Your Expertise

Lecturer: Tom O'Bryan, DC

Lecture 5: Genomic Medicine: The Future of Cancer Care

Lecturer: Shayma Kazmi, MD, RPh

Lecture 6: Total Engagement: How Practitioners Can Go From Grumpy to Great

Lecturer: Mark Tager, MD

Lecture 7: Get the Word Out & Get the Patients In: Online & Offline Strategies for Local Patient Acquisition

Lecturer: James Maskell

Lecture 8: Nutrient Depletion: The Hidden Epidemic

Lecturer: Jeff Gladd, MD

Lecture 9: The Implications and Impact of Polypharmacy on Aging

Lecturer: Derrick DeSilva, Jr, MD

Lecture 10: Emerging Perspectives in State & Federal Regulatory Actions Related to the Practice of CAM

Lecturer: Jacques Simon, Esq

Lecture 11: The Antibiotics Problem: Our Problem, Our Responsibility

Lecturer: Sarath Malepati, MD

Lecture 12: Media as Medicine: Lessons Learned at the Crossroad of Clinical Practice & Broadcast Media

Lecturer: Ron Hoffman, MD

Lecture 13: If I Dared to Dream….The Future of Holistic & Integrative Medicine

Lecturer: Joel Evans, MD

Lecture 14: Credentialling & Certification Roundtable: Making Sense of New & Established Credentials in Integrative Healthcare

Lecturer: Jeff Gladd, MD, Mark Tager, MD, Joel Evans, MD

Lecture 15: Moving Forward: Mind-Body Practices for Empowerment & Change

Lecturer: Anita Teresa Boeninger, RYT

Lecture 16: Breakout Session A: Identify Hidden Immune Burdens with Lymphocyte Response Assay (LRA) Test of Immune Resilience

Lecturer: Melissa Crispell, Joseph Hickey, MD

Lecture 17: Breakout Session B: Know Thy Patients: Using Technology to Facilitate Health Improvement

Lecturer: Mette Dyhrberg, Thomas Blomseth Christiansen

Lecture 18: Breakout Session C: Rediscovering the Joy in Medicine—How to Thrive in a Broken System

Lecturer: Lillie Rosenthal, DO

Lecture 19: Alumni Trackout A: A Practice Transformation Toolkit for The Era of Personalized Medicine

Lecturer: Mark Menolascino, MD

Lecture 20: Alumni Trackout B: Self-Care & Resilience During the Transition

Lecturer: Georgia Tetlow, MD

Lecture 21: Alumni Trackout C: Tech Tips & Tools for Building Your Web Presence

Lecturer: Jeff Gladd, MD, James Maskell

Lecture 22: Alumni Trackout D: Technology & the Consumer Revolution—A Platform for Holistic Lifestyle

Lecturer: Aimon Kopera, MD, Peter Evans, PhD

Lecture 23: Taking Action & Moving Forward: Practical Steps for Practice Transformation

Lecturer: Derrick DeSilva, Jr, MD

  PRACTICE ESSENTIALS—Activating the Three Key Drivers of Practice Success

Lecturer: Tim Brolus

LECTURE 1: Practice Essentials Driver #1: Business Development

Lecturer: Tim Brolus

LECTURE 2: Practice Essentials Driver #2: Creating a WOW Experience

Lecturer: Tim Brolus

LECTURE 3: Practice Essentials Driver #3: Administrative Excellence

Lecturer: Tim Brolus

  2013 Heal Thy Practice: Transforming Patient Care Conference

Lecturer: Erik Goldman Jeff Gladd, MD Shilpa Saxena, MD Michael Gaeta, Lac Chad Larson, NMD, DC Steven Masley, MD David Perlmutter, MD Marcela Dominguez, MD Erin Martin, DO Richard Jaffe, Esq. Deanna Minich, PhD Harry Massey Miriam Zacharias James Maskell John La Puma, MD Tina Beaudoin, ND Mette Dyhrberg & Thomas Blomseth Christiansen

Lecture 1: Primary Care at the Tipping Point: Key Findings from HPC’s 2013 Physician Survey

Lecturer: Erik Goldman

Lecture 2: Facing Fears & Moving Forward: Transforming Inner Obstacles to Success

Lecturer: Jeff Gladd, MD

Lecture 3: The Need for Implementing Functional & Integrative Medicine in Primary Care

Lecturer: Shilpa Saxena, MD

Lecture 4: Practical Steps for Implementing Group Visits in Primary Care

Lecturer: Shilpa Saxena, MD

Lecture 5: Asset Creation & Asset Protection—Improving Patient Care & Practice Success

Lecturer: Michael Gaeta, LAc

Lecture 6: Are Chemicals & Infections Contributing to Your Patients’ Clinical Complaints?

Lecturer: Chad Larson, DC, NMD

Lecture 7: Evidence-Based Weight Loss: How to Make it a Viable Part of Your Practice

Lecturer: Steven Masley, MD

Lecture 8: The Leading Edge of Functional Neurology—Modifying the Risk Factors for Cognitive Disorders

Lecturer: David Perlmutter, MD

Lecture 9: Integrative Medicine in a Concierge Model: Tips for Making the Transition

Lecturer: Marcela Dominguez, MD

Lecture 10: The TrueMed Model of Independent Integrative Practice

Lecturer: Erin Martin, DO

Lecture 11: Medicolegal Intensive: Key Legal & Regulatory Issues in Integrative Medicine

Lecturer: Rick Jaffe, Esq

Lecture 12: The Future of Personalized Lifestyle Medicine: Application to the Clinic

Lecturer: Deanna Minich, PhD

Lecture 13: Mapping the Human Energy Field

Lecturer: Harry Massey

Lecture 14: Thrive: Fast Track Your Holistic Practice Without Losing Your Shirt, Your Mind, or Your Soul

Lecturer: Miriam G. Zacharias, MS, LPSN

Lecture 15: Leveraging Your Time: Using Video for Effective Patient Education & Motivation

Lecturer: James Maskell

Lecture 16: Helping Men Refuel: Implementing Lasting Lifestyle Strategies for Adult Males

Lecturer: John La Puma, MD

Lecture 17: Breakout Session A: Know Thy Patients: Using Technology to Facilitate Health Improvement

Lecturer: Mette Dyhrberg, Thomas Blomseth Christiansen

  2012 Heal Thy Practice: Transforming Patient Care Conference

Lecturer: Philippa Kennealy, MD Erminia “Mimi” Guarneri, MD Steven Masley, MD Corey Evans, MD Aristo Vojdani, PhD Aristo Vojdani, PhD Michelle May, MD Miriam Zacharias, PhD Tim Brolus Sara Gottfried, MD Molly & Bruce Roberts, MD Hans Vink, PhD Alan Dumoff, JD, MSW James Maskell & Miriam Zacharias Bethany Hays, MD Jaclyn Chasse, ND Jeff Gladd, MD Chris Shoffner

Lecture 1: Practicing Like a Healer, Thinking Like an Entrepreneur

Lecturer: Philippa Kennealy, MD

Lecture 2: Practice Management Lessons Learned from the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Lecturer: Erminia “Mimi” Guarneri, MD

Lecture 3: Integrative Strategies for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction

Lecturer: Steven Masley, MD, Conference Chairman, Founder & Director, Masley Optimal Health Center, St. Petersburg, FL.

Lecture 4: Exercise Stress Testing in Primary Care

Lecturer: Corey Evans, MD

Lecture 5: From Leaky Gut to Autoimmunity: Next Generation Assessment Tools

Lecturer: Aristo Vojdani, PhD

Lecture 6: Lessons Learned on the Path to Integrative Private Practice

Lecturer: Jeffrey Gladd, MD

Lecture 7: Mindful Eating: An Essential Ingredient for Sustainable Lifestyle Change

Lecturer: Michelle May, MD

Lecture 8: Time Management Tactics to Enhance Practice Productivity

Lecturer: Miriam Zacharias, PhD

Lecture 9: The Three Key Drivers for Practice Success: A New Mindset for Activating Your Potential

Lecturer: Tim Brolus

Lecture 10: The Care & Feeding of a Sustainable, Independent, Women’s Health Practice

Lecturer: Sara Gottfried, MD

Lecture 11: The Integrative “Specialist” Consultant: A New & Effective Practice Model

Lecturer: Molly & Bruce Roberts, MD

Lecture 12: The Endothelial Glycocalyx & Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Lecturer: Hans Vink, PhD

Lecture 13: Top Ten Medicolegal Mistakes Integrative Practitioners Make….And How to Avoid Them

Lecturer: Alan Dumoff, JD, MSW

Lecture 14: Beyond Marketing: Why the Internet Should Be Holistic Medicine’s Best Friend

Lecturer: James Maskell & Miriam Zacharias

Lecture 15: The Circle Process, Staff Satisfaction & the Successful Integrative Practice: Lessons Learned from the True North Clinic

Lecturer: Bethany Hays, MD

Lecture 16: Office-Based Supplement Dispensing

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Learn Predictive Antibody Testing & Earn CME!

Predictive antibody testing puts state of the art immunologic tools in the hands of practicing clinicians, enabling early detection of triggers & predisposing factors for many disorders---long before they become chronic and debilitating!

In this online course, you'll earn 6 AMA Category 1 credits as you learn how predictive antibody testing can revolutionize your care for patients with:

  • Gastrointesteinal + Liver
  • Thyroid, Adrenal, Reproductive Organs
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Bone and Joint Disorders
  • Neurocognitive Problems

Faculty: Aristo Vojdani, PhD; Thomas Alexander, MD; Chad Larson, DC, NMD

Predictive Antibodies: Clinical Applications for Early Detection of Autoimmunity

This online CME activity is sponsored by Holistic Education Exchange and the
Institute for Medical Studies, and is supported by an educational grant from
Cyrex Laboratories. Earn up to 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Release Date: September 1, 2013
Expiration Date: August 31, 2015

Autoimmune disorders affect roughly 53 million Americans, and many more
worldwide. In the vast majority of cases, these conditions go improperly
diagnosed for years, causing untold suffering.

Recent advances in immunology could change this scenario, enabling clinicians
to detect many of these diseases years before they become debilitating, at
stages when they are most responsive to lifestyle-based interventions.

This, combined with a better understanding of the interaction between gut
permeability, food & environmental allergens, and genetic predispositions
have the potential to greatly improve the care of people at risk for autoimmune
disorders.

In this 6-part course, you’ll learn the fundamental processes underlying
autoimmune reactions; the ways in which these reactions manifest in diverse
organ systems; the role of food allergens and environmental triggers in the
autoimmune process; the relevance of autoantibodies as biomarkers, and the
clinical application of predictive autoantibody testing in patient care.

Course CME Instructions

In order to receive ACCME accreditation, you must complete the course material,
correctly answer questions in the quiz, and complete the post-test evaluation.
You will then be able to print a CME certificate to retain for your records.

This course must be purchased in its entirety; lectures can NOT be purchased individually.

Predictive Antibodies

  • Course: Predictive Antibodies: Clinical Applications for Early Detection of Autoimmunity

  • Faculty and Disclosures

    Course Faculty

    Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS
    Credentials
    • PhD in Immunology and Microbiology from Bar Ilan University, Israel
    • 45 years of research in immunology
    • Over 135 peer-reviewed scientific journal publications
    • 14 US patents for laboratory assessments

    Thomas Alexander, MD
    Credentials
    • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    • Board Certified Internal Medicine
    • 14 years clinical practice
    • Hospitalist – Scottsdale Shea Hospital, Scottsdale, AZ

    Chad Larson, DC
    Credentials
    • Southern California University of Health Sciences (Los Angeles College of Chiropractic)
    • 14 years of chiropractic care
    • Certified Clinical Nutritionist
    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

    Financial Disclosure Statement(s)

    In accordance with CME guidelines, any faculty or planner conflicts of interest
    (COI) related to this CME activity are listed below and have been resolved
    through the oversight of the CME provider. Both program design and content
    have been reviewed to ensure fair balance and avoidance of any commercial
    bias.

    • Aristo Vojdani, PhD, Presenter
        –Chief Scientific Advisor, Cyrex Laboratories
    • Thomas Alexander, MD, Presenter
        –Director of Clinical Support Services, Cyrex Laboratories
    • Chad Larson, DC, Presenter
        –Clinical Consultant, Cyrex Laboratories
    • Stanley Golanty, MD, CME Reviewer
        –No conflicts of interest
    • Meg Sinclair, CME Activity Planner
        –No conflicts of interest

  • Requirements

    This online CME activity is sponsored by Holistic Education Exchange and the
    Institute for Medical Studies, and is supported by an educational grant from
    Cyrex Laboratories. Earn up to 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the appropriate use of predictive autoantibodies.
    • Understand how environmental factors are initiators, first of antibody production, then of autoimmunities.
    • Detect the extra-intestinal autoimmunities associated with Celiac disease and non-Celiac gluten sensitivity.
    • Understand the concept of cross-reactivity between food antigens and human tissues.
    • Identify patients who are at risk for developing environmentally-induced autoimmune disorders.
    • Review the use of biomarkers in autoimmune gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
    • Identify non-traditional manifestations of autoimmune disorders.
    • Review the use of biomarkers in endocrine, reproductive, neurological and cardiovascular system disorders.
    • Review current concepts in multiple autoimmune syndrome.
    • Discuss the relationships between GI disorders and extra-intestinal autoimmunities.
    • Identify the linkage between intestinal permeability and bone and joint disorders.
    • Review the use of biomarkers in neurological disorders.
    • Identify current concepts of intestinal and blood-brain permeability.
    • Discuss the appropriate use of biomarkers to monitor treatment protocols for a wide range of autoimmune diseases.

    Target Audience

    This online continuing education activity is intended for Medical doctors,
    Osteopaths, Advance Practice Nurses, Chiropractors, Physician Assistants,
    Naturopaths, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients
    at risk for chronic autoimmune disorders.

    ACCREDITATION

    This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with
    the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing
    Medical Education (ACCME) through the Joint Sponsorship of the Institute
    for Medical Studies (IMS) and Holistic Primary Care. The Institute for Medical
    Studies is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for
    physicians.

    IMS designates this enduring material for a maximum of six
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit
    commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    Non-Physicians may claim credits for activities approved for AMA PRA Category
    1 Credits™. in most states. Please check with your local board for recertification.

    1) In order to receive ACCME accreditation, you must complete the course material, correctly answer questions in the quiz, and complete the post-test evaluation. You will then be able to print a CME certificate to retain for your records

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  • Lecture 1: Predictive Antibodies

    Aristo Vojdani, PhD

    Autoimmune disorders affect roughly 53 million people in the US and many more worldwide. A growing body of research shows that autoantibodies –antibodies that target one’s own tissues--appear in the blood years before disease becomes manifest. Why does the human body react to its own antigens? The causes may be traced to bacterial or viral infections, exposure to haptenic toxins and xenobiotics, physical and mental stressors, and sensitivities to certain allergenic dietary proteins. Early detection of autoantibodies can facilitate effective lifestyle-based interventions, sometimes years before serious symptoms emerge. In this lecture, you’ll learn the basic mechanisms of autoantibody production, the stages of autoimmunity, the role of autoimmunity in common chronic disorders, and the clinical application of predictive antibody testing.

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the appropriate use of predictive autoantibodies.
    • Understand how environmental factors are initiators, first of antibody production, then of autoimmunities.
    • Detect the extra-intestinal autoimmunities associated with Celiac disease and non-Celiac gluten sensitivity.
    • Understand the concept of cross-reactivity between food antigens and human tissues.
    • Identify patients who are at risk for developing environmentally-induced autoimmune disorders.
  • Lecture 2: Gastrointestinal and Liver

    Thomas Alexander, MD

    Increased intestinal permeability plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of environmentally-induced autoimmune disorders, by providing an opening for trigger antigens to invade the body. Hippocrates stated, “All disease begins in the gut,” a statement that reflects a deep understanding of the importance of intestinal barrier integrity, and one that modern research and clinical experience is validating. Often, the target of the autoimmunity is the gut itself.  Celiac disease—one of the most common autoimmune conditions--is associated with multiple extra-intestinal autoimmunities.  Autoimmune liver disease is less common, but is one of the manifestations of Celiac disease. In this lecture, you’ll learn about predictive antibodies for Celiac disease, autoimmune liver disorders, and other autoimmune conditions, as well as how to use autoantibody testing in the differential diagnosis of these disorders.

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the appropriate use of predictive autoantibodies.
    • Review the use of biomarkers in autoimmune gastrointestinal and liver disorders.
    • Identify non-traditional manifestations of autoimmune disorders.
    • Discuss the appropriate use of biomarkers to monitor treatment protocol.
  • Lecture 3: Thyroid, Adrenal, Reproductive Organs

    Chad Larson, DC

    There is a strong inter-relationship between the immune system and the endocrine system. Autoimmune reactions can have far-reaching negative effects on the endocrine and reproductive glands. Particularly vulnerable are the thyroid, the adrenals and the gonads. For example, Celiac disease—one of the most common autoimmune conditions—can result in infertility secondary to reproductive organ autoimmune reactivity in both men and women.  Predictive antibody testing enables clinicians to detect important changes well before significant tissue damage occurs and patients experience metabolic changes. In this lecture, you’ll learn: how autoimmune reactions affect the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, and testes; how multiple autoimmune processes fit together in what is called the Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome (APS); and how food antigens and pathogens like Candida trigger these reactions.

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the appropriate use of predictive autoantibodies.
    • Review the use of biomarkers in thyroid, adrenal and reproductive organ disorders.
    • Review current concepts in multiple autoimmune syndrome.
    • Discuss the appropriate use of biomarkers to monitor treatment protocol.
  • Lecture 4: Cardiovascular and Diabetes

    Thomas Alexander, MD

    Autoimmune mechanisms play a key role in several cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, atherosclerosis, Chagas' disease, myocarditis and rheumatic fever. Type 1 diabetes has long been recognized as an autoimmune disorder, and researchers are now debating the role of autoimmunity in type 2 diabetes. Clearly diabetes and cardiovascular disease are inter-related, and many people with these conditions also have other autoimmune disorders. By identifying and addressing the autoimmune components of these diseases, clinicians have the possibility of greatly improving patient outcomes. In this lecture, you’ll learn about specific autoantibodies associated with CVD and diabetes, as well as the connection between CVD, autoantibodies, and seemingly “unrelated” disorders like Celiac disease.

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the appropriate use of predictive autoantibodies.
    • Review the use of biomarkers in cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
    • Discuss the relationships between GI disorders and extra-intestinal autoimmunities.
    • Discuss the appropriate use of biomarkers to monitor treatment protocol.
  • Lecture 5: Bone and Joint

    Chad Larson, DC

    Autoimmune reactions play a central role in the pathogenesis and progression of three common musculoskeletal conditions: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. Hormones, nutritional status, exercise and use of certain medication may also play a role in these diseases. Interestingly, musculoskeletal disorders are often linked to increased intestinal barrier permeability, including Celiac disease. In this lecture, you’ll learn how autoimmune reactions factor into the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis; how specific predictive autoantibodies can be used for earlier diagnosis; how these musculoskeletal conditions are related to GI problems like Celiac; and how to utilize this information to improve patient care.  

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the appropriate use of predictive autoantibodies.
    • Review the use of biomarkers in bone and joint disorders.
    • Identify the linkage between intestinal permeability and bone and joint disorders.
    • Discuss the appropriate use of biomarkers to monitor treatment protocol.
  • Lecture 6: Neurological

    Aristo Vojdani, PhD

    Since time immemorial, man has tried to understand how his gut and his brain are connected. Bidirectional signaling between the brain and gut, and many points in between, has been confirmed by numerous studies. The gut’s influence on the brain cannot be overestimated. Studies have linked GI diseases to neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis and autism. In this lecture, you’ll learn about autoantibodies predictive of neurological disorders; the role of gliadin peptide cross-reactivity in neurological conditions; and the ways in which Celiac disease and other GI conditions manifest as neurocognitive problems. Application of autoantibody testing opens the possibility of prevention, amelioration and even reversal of autoimmune disorders, both gastrointestinal and neurodegenerative, through treatment modalities involving the repair of the gut and brain barriers.

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the appropriate use of predictive autoantibodies.
    • Review the use of biomarkers in neurological disorders.
    • Identify current concepts of intestinal and blood-brain permeability.
    • Discuss the appropriate use of biomarkers to monitor treatment protocol.