In this presentation “Novel Clinical Insights on Inflammation: Resolving not Blocking,” Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA shares clinical experiences and observations related to health conditions associated with increased inflammatory biomarkers. Dr. Heyman explores the role of specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) in the clinical management of chronic inflammatory conditions, such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia, focusing on …

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Leaky gut syndrome is a proposed condition some health practitioners claim is the cause of a wide range of serious long-term conditions, including diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. In this podcast, Dr. Robert Martindale discusses the pathology of leaky gut, if it is a real condition, its mechanisms, and treatment opportunities. Proponents of leaky gut …

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In the second podcast of the series, Jennifer Ryan, ND and Bianca Garilli, ND discuss leaky gut. Dr. Ryan also describes underlying factors that contribute to intestinal hyperpermeability and provides evidence-based management recommendations including dietary, lifestyle, and supplement options to optimize patient outcomes. Listen to the podcast below   Listen to Part 1 in the …

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In the first of a two part series, Bianca Garilli, ND and Jennifer Ryan, ND discuss leaky gut. Dr Ryan defines intestinal hyperpermeability (a.k.a. “leaky gut”) in the context of normal and pathologic gut permeability on a cellular and molecular level. Also discussed are conditions associated with increased intestinal permeability and available laboratory assessment methods. …

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One out three US adults have hyptension and elevated blood pressure is the number one attributable risk factor for death throughout the world. However, fewer than half of patients who are diagnosed with hypertension have it under control. The prevalence of this disease increases with age and is highest in non-Hispanics and black adult males. Over …

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Michael Ruscio, DC is a clinician, researcher and best-selling author whose practical ideas on healing chronic illness have made him an influential voice in the Functional Medicine community.  In this highly informative podcast, clinical discussions highlight the importance of bringing a common sense lifestyle medicine approach back to the forefront of medicine, advocating for the judicious …

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The purported roles of the microbiota is ever emerging, and the associated technology is rapidly changing, but what do we know today? In this presentation, Mark Lyte, PhD, MS, MT (ASCP) discusses, “The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: Shared Neurochemistry and Its Potential Role in Infection and Behavior.” Dr. Lyte reviews recent literature on the microbiome, taking a …

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What tools exist to help prevent chronic inflammation and disease? In his talk “Start the Resolution: Stopping the Progression of Chronic Disease,” Robert Martindale, MD, PhD, Professor and Chief for the Division of GI and General Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, explores the newest paradigm in metabolic mediation: inflammation resolution physiology. Dr. Martindale …

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Charles Serhan, PhD: Insights from the Metagenics Lifestyle Summit 2015 in Phoenix, AZ Dr. Serhan cites his research to answer a variety of questions on the advantages of supplementing the diet with specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs). Even if a patient already takes fish oil, adding SPMs helps to support the resolution pathway to resolve inflammation. …

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Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, LD, CNSc: The Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease 2-part series, “Therapeutic Manipulations of Gut Microbiota – Module 2” In this module Dr. Gail Cresci discusses the therapeutic manipulations of gut microbiota, including methods for managing peptic ulcers. Dr. Cresci explores the use of fecal microbiota transplants to manage recurrent C. difficile …

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