- Complex Infections & Chronic Conditions Conference - All PresentationsOriginal Date: February 19-20, 2022This discounted package includes all of the individual presentations from the conference, which are listed below.12.0 CEUs (including 9.5 general and 2.5 pharmacy) approved by OBNM
Post Infectious Syndromes in the Age of COVIDPresenter: Paul Anderson, N.M.D.Original Date: February 19, 2022The age of COVID has underscored the importance of helping the patient resolve their constitution following an infectious illness. In this session we will look at the causes of post infectious syndromes specific to COVID but also common to many acute infections. Mechanisms of these factors and approaches to intervention will be discussed.1.5 CEUs (including 0.5 general and 1.0 pharm) approved by OBNM
Managing Cancer as a Chronic ConditionPresenter: Cynthia Bye, ND, FABNO and Charissa Bausch, NDOriginal Date: February 19, 2022Dr Bye and Bausch will discuss their approach to cancer as a chronic condition: They will outline three phases of cancer care with significant attention to naturopathic support of traditional treatment through complimentary care strategies. The talk engages a special focus on stage three: sustaining wellness.1. Identify cause- why did the garden grow the weeds called cancer cell?2. Co-manage during standard of Carei. Nauseaii. Pancytopeniaiii. Neuropathyiv. Cardiotoxicityv. Hepatotoxicity3. Remission retention/survivorship/long term care,i. Address causative factors and long-termside effects of treatment1. Common causative factors/drivers2. Side effectsii. Modulation of carcinogenic drivers.1. No Evidence of disease2. Those that still have cancer after standard of care1.5 CEUs (including 1.0 general and 0.5 pharm) approved by OBNM
Post Acute Sequelae of Sars-cov-2 Infection (PASC): A New Acronym for an Old ProblemPresenter: Alena Guggenheim, NDOriginal Date: February 19, 2022This talk will review the research links between dysautonomia, and Post Sequale of Sars Cov-2 Infection sometimes called long COVID. POTS will be used as a way to explore links between complex infections and autonomic system, in both symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The pharma interactions at the end will be discussed as relevant to the specific neurological symptoms.1.5 CEUs (including 1.25 general and 0.25 pharm) approved by OBNM
The Gut-Skin Connection: Addressing Chronic Dermatological Conditions Via the Gut MicrobiomePresenter: Amy Bader, NDOriginal Date: February 19, 2022In this presentation, we will outline how the microbiomes of the gut and skin interact and create dermatological problems while sharing treatment approaches to common skin ailments.1.5 general CEUs approved by OBNM
Infections and AutoimmunityPresenter: Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBAOriginal Date: February 20, 2022Drawing on her practice, where she has garnered extensive experience with autoimmune disorders including Lyme disease, Dr. Patterson will look at the connections between infections and autoimmune conditions. Persistent infections that are not managed well will be addressed alongside varied autoimmune conditions where relationship between infection and condition is likely involved. The use of natural antibiotics and antivirals and other treatments will be explored.1.5 CEUs (including 1.25 general, 0.25 pharm)approved by OBNM
Chronic Eye Conditions and Natural Treatment ApproachesPresenter: Marc Grossman, OD, LAcOriginal Date: February 20, 2022Chronic eye conditions will be examined including cataracts, dry eye, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Natural treatments will be the focus. Traditional treatments will be discussed in relationship to issues.1.5 general CEUs approved by OBNM
Unraveling Complex CasesPresenter: Christine Bowen, ND, CGPOriginal Date: February 20, 2022After 16 years of clinical practice and 10 years of honing and refining her skills as a specialist in complex cases, autoimmunity, and digestive conditions, Dr. Bowen, has developed some standards of testing and care that she would love to share with other clinicians. She has seen and unraveled some pretty complex cases! During this talk, she will discuss the following topics and will also present 5-8 case studies:•General Approach to Complex Cases•Tips for Success with Complex Cases•Complex Case Testing Wishlist•Conditions that need to be ruled out/in•5-8 complex cases will be reviewed – each case starts with a GI complaint1.5 general CEUs approved by OBNM
Lipid Management + COVID-19 & the HeartPresenter: Lai Chim Chan, NDOriginal Date: February 20, 2022First we will review and update ourselves on the current American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) lipid management guidelines, and update ourselves on the limitations of statin therapy in the prevention of ASCVD and other relevant heart challenges. We will examine the current evidence for select natural treatments in reducing risk of ASCVD and other chronic heart conditions. Included in this discussion is the current evidence on statin medications and icosapent ethyl. We will finish with an examination on information to date connecting these issues to COVID and long- COVID.1.5 CEUs (including 1.0 general, 0.5 pharm) approved by OBNM
