LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand why detoxification is integral to any successful gut healing protocol

2. Which conditions are likely to benefit most from detoxification support

3. Which herbs and/or nutrients have evidence to support their use as part of a detoxification protocol

ABOUT DANIELLE ELLIOT

Danielle is a naturopath, herbalist and nutritionist with a special interest in digestive complaints. She has been in clinical practice for 14 years and began specialising in gut health 8 years ago. Since then Danielle has published a book entitled "Gluten Free and Happy", which helps educate people with Coeliac Disease and Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity on how to optimise their digestive health and overall wellbeing. Danielle also does a lot of work with patients with SIBO and functional digestive disorders as well as running "Tummy Rescue", an online community for patients with GI disease.

WEBSITE www.tummyrescue.com.au

EMAIL [email protected]

IG http://instagram.com/tummyrescue

FB http://facebook.com/tummyrescue

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Understand which gut conditions may benefit from supplementation with PHGG and why.

2. Learn how PHGG compares with other fibres in terms of SCFA production.

3. Explore the difference between Sunfiber PHGG and other forms of PHGG available on the market.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand the link between periodontal disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

2. Gain insights into clinical strategies to improve periodontitis and alleviate IBD

3. How can the probiotic strains Lactobacillus reuteri 17938 and ATCC PTA 6475 improve periodontitis?

ABOUT DR SIMONA GATEJ

Dr Simona Gatej is a visiting Research Fellow with The University of Adelaide, Adelaide Dental School and a Registered Dental Hygienist. Simona has lectured nationally and internationally. In 2018 she represented Australia and New Zeeland at the International Association of Dental Research Hatton Competition in London in the Senior Science category.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

•Examine key mechanisms via which the digestive system and gut microbiome influence the brain, and therefore moods and behaviour.

•Review how critical dietary and lifestyle factors prevalent in the industrialised world disturb our gut microflora, leading to the dysbiosis, intestinal permeability, and consequently to mental health issues.

•Discuss the reciprocal relationship that exists between stress and disturbed gut function, and how to break this viscous cycle.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

•Review the key differences between endogenous and exogenous histamine, and how these may both contribute to histaminosis.

•Discuss patient symptom pictures, assessment parameters, and key clinical indicators of high histamine and low histamine.

•Explore holistic strategies to help rebalance histamine levels in patients with histaminosis.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

•Discuss "Superwoman Syndrome", what it is, and how to recognise it clinically - including what pathology tests and assessment s can be useful for guiding treatment in these patients.

•Look at the physical, emotional, and psychological consequences of this pattern of behaviour.

•Review dietary, lifestyle, nutritional, and herbal treatment options you can use clinically to help these female patients regain optimal health.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

•Examine the roles of key micronutrients such as zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, folate, and vitamin B12 in supporting mental health.

•Discuss how to evaluate patients' levels of these key micronutrients, and how to supplement with these micronutrients for optimal clinical efficacy.

•Explore critical aspects of safe prescribing when working alongside pharmaceutical anxiolytic, antidepressant, and antipsychotic medications.

•Review the critical inter-relationship between chronic metabolic acidosis, catecholamine surges, and mental health.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

•Explore the effects toxic metals can have on the neuro-endocrine system and examine key signs and symptoms indicative of metallotoxicity.

•Look at emerging evidence on the trans-generational effects of toxic metal exposure, and how this can affect even the youngest patients.

•Review holistic treatment strategies that can be used to support patients suffering the consequences of toxic metal accumulation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

•Explore the environmental, physiological and psychological factors that drive the modern phenomenon of so-called "Overwhelm Syndrome", causing symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, loneliness, and social disconnectedness.

•Review holistic strategies and resources that can be applied to help overwhelmed patients - from EFT, to mindfulness, anti-inflammatory diets, exercise, and breathing exercises.

•Examine which nutrients are most likely to be deficient in patients with "Overwhelm Syndrome", and what supplements may help these patients regain mental wellbeing.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

•Review the critical importance of addressing the root cause of emotional symptoms and clearing trauma for patient healing.

•Explore the links between MTHFR gene polymorphisms, Pyrrole Disorder and symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, social disconnectedness, and emotional sensitivity.

•Discuss dietary, lifestyle, herbal and nutritional treatment to help build emotional resilience and address trauma on patients.