* This is a tentative schedule that may be subject to change.
Friday, March 4th
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7:55 am – 8:00 am PT / 10:55 am – 11:00 am ET
Opening Remarks
8:00 am – 9:45 am PT / 11:00 am – 12:45 pm ET
The End of Mental Illness
Objectives +- To learn five reasons why the term “mental illness” is stigmatizing, outdated, and does more harm than good
- To learn how to assess the 11 “BRIGHT MINDS” risk factors involved in brain health/mental health issues
- To learn five brain SPECT patterns that inform diagnosis and treatment
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9:45 am – 10:00 am PT / 12:45 pm – 1:00 pm ET
Break
10:00 am – 11:45 am PT / 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm ET
The Diagnosis and Management of CFS and ME
Presented by Sarah B. Myhill, MBBS
Objectives +- To recognize the symptoms and signs which make the clinical picture of CFS and ME
- To identify the underlying mechanisms by which these symptoms
- To explore energy delivery mechanisms including: diet, gut function, mitochondrial function, thyroid and adrenal function
- To evaluate the “holes” in the energy bucket including: inflammation, chronic infection, allergy and autoimmunity
- To discuss how to use the “tools of the trade” to correct the underlying mechanisms
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11:45 am – 12:45 pm PT / 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm ET
Lunch
12:45 pm – 2:30 pm PT / 3:45pm – 5:30 pm ET
Immunological Drivers of MCAS and Brain Fog: What’s Under the Hood and What To Do About It
Presented by Samuel F. Yanuck, DC, FACFN, FIAMA
Objectives +- To learn how T cell dysfunction drives MCAS and neurogenic inflammation
- To learn how histamine drives neurogenic inflammation
- To learn how neurogenic inflammation drives chronic pain
- To understand why MCAS and milder mast cell dysfunction are so common
- To explore how to address the entrenched, seemingly intractable immunology
- To understand how this all connects to migraine and lymphedema
- To learn how to recognize and address these patterns in your patients
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2:30 pm – 2:45 pm PT / 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm ET
Break
2:45 pm – 4:30 pm PT / 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Chronic UTIs and Interstitial Cystitis
Presented by Ruth Kriz, MSN, APRN
Objectives +- To explain the mechanism of how infections become chronic
- To explore how infections hide from detection and treatment
- To identify the genetic factors which are common in chronic UTI and IC patients
- To utilize DNA testing to diagnosis and treat infections in this population
- To consider other factors which contribute to chronic urinary tract symptoms
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4:30 pm – 4:45 pm PT / 7:30 pm – 7:45 pm ET
Break
4:45 pm – 6:30 pm PT / 7:45 pm – 9:30 pm ET
Interrelationships Between the Endocrine System and Chronic Illness
Presented by Paul S. Anderson, ND
Objectives +- To describe the relationship between thyroid hormone status and chronic illness
- To describe the relationship between cortisol and chronic illness
- To describe the relationship of estrogen to the chronically ill
- To describe the role of testosterone in chronic illness
Saturday, March 5th
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7:55 am – 8:00 am PT / 10:55 pm – 11:00 am ET
Opening Remarks
8:00 am – 9:15 am PT / 11:00 am – 12:15 pm ET
Antimicrobial Treatment of Vector-Borne and Community-Acquired Infections
Presented by Ann F. Corson, MD
Objectives +- To explore the impact of vector-borne and community acquired microbes in chronic illness
- To learn how to diagnose the key microbes involved in vector-borne and community acquired infections
- To consider comorbidities which need to be addressed to optimize microbial support outcomes
- To review treatment options for vector-borne and community acquired infections
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9:15 am – 9:30 am PT / 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm ET
Break
9:30 am – 10:45 am PT / 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm ET
The Cellular Signals That Influence Autoimmune Disease and How It Can Be Repaired
Presented by William A. Seeds, MD
Objectives +- To learn the differences in cellular structure in a healthy cell vs. an infected cell
- To explore the pathways significant to treating infected cells such as Lyme disease, biotoxins, and inflammation
- To understand the vital goal of cell redox
- To review the peptides and supplements that can help achieve redox and balance the nucleotide cofactor ratios in clinical practice
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10:45 am – 11:00 am PT / 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Break
11:00 am – 12:15 pm PT / 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm ET
Sulfate, Oxalates, and Biological Water: A Unifying Model of Health and Disease
Objectives +- To understand the imperative of efficient sulfur metabolism
- To understand the consequences of impaired sulfate production
- To understand the interrelationship between sulfate and oxalate transport
- To understand the unique nature of biological water and its maintenance
- To understand the causes and consequences of a loss of water structure in the body
- To understand the role of sulfate and oxalate in “repairing” the loss of water structure
- To review therapeutic goals and specific therapeutic applications
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12:15 pm – 1:15 pm PT / 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm ET
Lunch
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm PT / 4:15pm – 5:30 pm ET
The Medical Paradigm Change from Chemistry to Frequency
Objectives +- To understand the role internal communication plays within the human body to maintain homeostasis and optimal health
- To recognize that internal communication is done primarily with frequencies or vibrations (sound and light) rather than chemical messengers
- To be able to identify what environmental factors can interfere with internal communication and how this can lead to illness
- To understand how frequency therapy (light, sound, pulsed electromagnetic fields) can be used to help people overcome chronic illnesses including those that involve pain, inflammation, and poor circulation
- To develop a tool kit to treat people who are harmed by electromagnetic frequencies
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2:30 pm – 2:45 pm PT / 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm ET
Break
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm PT / 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm ET
Microplastics, Macro Problems: The Intersection of Healthcare and Environmentalism
Presented by Emily Givler, DSC
Objectives +- To identify major sources of microplastic exposure
- To review mitigation steps that can be taken to eliminate environmental exposure to microplastics
- To learn the major toxins associated with plastics
- To identify the detoxification processes that are involved in removing microplastic toxic exposure from the body
- To identify genomic patterns that may impede successful microplastic detoxification
- To explore strategies to upregulate microplastic detoxification from the body
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4:00 pm – 4:15 pm PT / 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
Break
4:15 pm – 5:30 pm PT / 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm ET
Finally Focused: A Functional Medicine Approach to ADHD
Presented by James Greenblatt, MD
Objectives +- To understand the limitations and side effects of medications in the treatment of ADHD
- To understand non-medical interventions for the treatment of ADHD
- To understand the role of phytochemicals in the treatment of ADHD in children and adults
- To understand the role of nutritional lithium in the treatment of ADHD in children and adults
- To understand the role of magnesium in the treatment of ADHD in children and adults
Sunday, March 6th
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7:55 am – 8:00 am PT / 10:55 am – 11:00 am ET
Opening Remarks
8:00 am – 9:15 am PT / 11:00 am – 12:15 pm ET
Neuroplasticity “Brain Retraining” Approaches to Chronic Illness
Presented by Ashok Gupta, MA (Cantab), MSc
Objectives +- To learn the potential underlying causes of many chronic illnesses
- To learn why chronic functional and unexplained illnesses are increasing in the population
- To learn what neuroplasticity approaches are
- To learn how brain retraining with supportive mindfulness can heal patients
- To review the medical research so far in this area
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9:15 am – 9:30 am PT / 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm ET
Break
9:30 am – 10:45 am PT / 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm ET
What You Must Know About PANS and PANDAS
Presented by Scott Antoine, DO
Objectives +- To discuss evidence for post-infections and toxin-induced neuropsychiatric syndromes
- To discuss the concepts and the discovery of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)
- To discuss diagnostic criteria for PANS and PANDAS
- To discuss helpful laboratory testing
- To outline effective treatment strategies
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10:45 am – 11:00 am PT / 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm ET
Break
11:00 am – 12:15 pm PT / 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm ET
MCAS, Endocrine Disruption, and The Epidemic of Metabolic Syndrome and Other Hormonal Disorders
Presented by Tania Tyles Dempsey, MD
Objectives +- To define MCAS and the function of mast cells
- To understand the relationship between mast cells and the endocrine system
- To review our understanding of endocrine disruption and its greater effects on the immune system, and specifically mast cells
- To recognize the role of the immune system and mast cells in metabolic syndrome and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- To identify mast cell targeted treatment for Endocrine Disorders
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12:15 pm – 1:15 pm PT / 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm ET
Lunch
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm PT / 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm ET
One In The Same: From PANS to COVID Long-Haulers to Chronic Lyme and Mold Illness
Objectives +- To learn ways to determine what inflammatory pathway is blocked
- To explore patterns found clinically and with Autonomic Response Testing
- To review natural treatments to address various pathways of inflammation
- To learn about mast cell reactions and treatment options
- To look at the role of the gut and mucosal barrier
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2:30 pm – 2:45 pm PT / 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm ET
Break
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm PT / 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm ET
Hypermobile Connective Tissue Disorders: A Primer for Integrative Providers
Presented by Alena Guggenheim, ND
Objectives +- To recognize clinical signs and symptoms of connective tissue disorders
- To learn to apply diagnostic criteria
- To understand the role of genetic testing
- To identify common co-morbidities including dysautonomia and Mast Cell Activation
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4:00 pm – 4:15 pm PT / 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
Break
4:15 pm – 5:30 pm PT / 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm ET
Unwrapping The Trifecta: Root Issues and Structural Influences
Presented by Amber Walker, PT, DPT, CFMP, CNPT
Objectives +- To examine proposed mechanisms connecting MCAS, POTS, and hEDS
- To identify the more common root issues noted clinically in this patient population
- To describe the mechanisms between the trifecta and conditions impacting the cervical spine/brainstem (including CCI and Chiari)
- To expand understanding of additional neural-structural relationships that impact these conditions
- To brainstorm a practical toolbox of strategies to help address and restore structural abnormalities in this patient population