Olenka will explores the use of functional testing specifically looking at the Metabolomix+ within a clinical application. Presenting a case study, assessing key markers on the Metabolomix to look out for when working with patients suffering with cardiovascular disease and stroke and the relevant nutrients to provide targeted support. 

CPD Points: 0.5

GI micro-organisms are involved in the bio-transformation of xenobiotics and we can consider it an organ of detoxification, but with an emerging knowledge of toxic exposure altering the microbiome, are we challenging the ability of this “organ” to effectively handle the growing burden of environmental insult? Learn clinical tools to maximise commensal microflora and to optimise all phases of detoxification, with a focus on the impact of this relationship on chronic disease.

CPD Points: 0.5

Immunomodulation is at the core of therapeutic interventions aimed at modifying the immune response, for this reason medicinal mushrooms have been valued as food and health supplements for centuries. They contain specific bioactive molecules, which illustrate strong immunomodulatory activity. An example of this is their ability to regulate gut microbiota via a prebiotic effect. Scientific evidence and clinical studies support the use of medicinal mushrooms as powerful immunomodulators that can be safely used as adjuvants in clinical practice to effectively support patients with immunomodulatory imbalances.

CPD Points: 0.5

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide. In addition to state-of-art oncological therapies, special attention must focus on improving patients' quality of life during and after treatment. One of the most effective means to do so is an integrative approach with mistletoe therapy. In her presentation, Sarah Monz will give you an overview of the latest scientific findings.

CPD Points: 0.5

Published findings have identified widespread changes in the immune systems of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) suggesting that autism may, in fact, be a systemic disorder with connections to abnormal immune responses.   Results of RED Laboratories research along with other research, clearly point towards the importance of an integrative approach involving a large assessment of the inflammation-related, gastrointestinal and infectious biomarkers in ASD patients. 

CPD Points: 0.5  

The vaginal niche contains its own distinct microbiome, which is distinctly different to other microbiome sites in the body. An imbalanced composition of vaginal microbes can lead to conditions such as recurrent thrush, bacterial vaginosis, aerobic vaginitis, and can also be associated with recurrent miscarriages and endometriosis.

In this talk, we will discuss the composition of a healthy vaginal microbiome, and how testing, lifestyle interventions, diet and probiotics can play a role in maintaining it’s health.

CPD Points: 0.5

Recommendations for CoQ10 supplements can vary considerably between practitioners, yet the scientific evidence is clear on the specific types and doses that have the most health-giving effects. This talk scrutinises the evidence for Q10 in healthy ageing, focusing on human trial data, and including new insights from the recent Conference of the International Q10 Association, held in May.

CPD Points: 0.5

The THERA® wellness device focuses on the flow of energy in the body. The therapy aims at freeing up the body from blockages and stresses so as to better support the body´s vital energy. It works with the body’s own energy field to promote self-regulation and self-healing functions in a very gentle and effective way. The workshop will cover THERA® ’s most common applications, as well as examine some case studies involving its use.

CPD Points: 0.5

Magnesium supports over 300 processes in the body and is used throughout clinical practice. To fully understand the essential role it can play and how we can use it properly, Phil will discuss the impact magnesium can have in a variety of health conditions, as well as share information about the different forms of magnesium and how they can be used clinically.

CPD Points: 0.5

Stress is linked to physical and mental health disorders. In acute stress, the physiological adaption process helps to respond effectively and appropriately to the challenging situation. Chronic stress, however, can lead to a permanent dysregulation of body systems. First signs are nervousness, irritability, sleep disorders, lack of concentration, muscular pain. Herbal and homeopathic medicines provide relief of stress-related symptoms as well as sleep disorders. Their effectiveness is corroborated by clinical and scientific data.

CPD Points: 0.5

This session will outline the benefits of the Fasting Mimicking Diet approach in nutritional practice.  It will also highlight the evidence from modified body composition and biomarker results outlining the molecular effects of prolonged 5 day fasting (FMD) with foods and evidence in practice.  This will be followed by a brief review on how the implementation of FMD’s may be used to create personalised programmes as part of an integrated approach for recalibrating eating habits and enhancing lifespan.

CPD Points: 0.5

Everyone seems confused about probiotics these days. Do they work? What strength do you need? Should they be ‘targeted’ or general? Can you use them with SIBO or not? Can you only use them if you’ve done a stool test? Taking an ecological view to the microbiome, Chris Newbold discusses the facts and fallacies of probiotics, laying some well-worn myths to rest along the way.

CPD Points: 0.5

Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) is an invaluable tool in the treatment of a huge spectrum of health concerns and forms part of the public healthcare systems of countries like China and Japan. In this workshop Anthony O Connor (MSc. and licensed herbalist) will give an introduction to the basic principles of CHM, primarily its use of herbal combinations rather than individual herbs to personalise treatment for individual patients and individual presentations of illness. He will then discuss mechanisms for delivering such a complex system on a large scale, focusing on the work Herbprime has been doing with its latest line of pre-prepared herbal medicine products. 

CPD Points: 0.5

Description: In the UK, 27% of adults are obese and type 2 diabetes has risen by 65% in 10 years, both cost the NHS £16 billion a year. Through this talk, Sam Feltham will be presenting about what the Public Health Collaboration is doing to help solve these issues with different approaches.

CPD Points: 0.5

A thought provoking half hour guided taster into the origins of Rewilded Medicine®.  Having recovered from a couple of embolic strokes a couple of years ago and witnessing patients' experiences too, Dr Andrew Sikorski realised that both conventional and complementary medicine could only allegedly do so much. When spliced together, cemented through inner self-experiences, an individual form of holism sprouted forth. No different from primroses, cherry blossom, vegetables and fruit following their dormant season. Health is wealth and wealth is health. Health begets wealth and wealth attempts to buy health.

CPD Points: 0.5

In this workshop, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel will share her experience on the practical administration of Helixor® mistletoe therapy. She will give advice on how to start, what therapeutic aims and benefits our therapy offers, what problems can arise and how you can overcome them. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for discussion and questions on Helixor® mistletoe therapy.

CPD Points: 0.5

Studies show that standard urine culturing may miss up to 50% of UTIs . Find out how MicroGenDX state of the art qPRC and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology can bring an end to the cycle of frustration and pain of Chronic UTIs.

CPD Points: 0.5

Lizaveta will talk briefly on what is gut microbiome, how our diet and lifestyle affects it, what to eat to feed good gut microbes.

CPD Points: 0.5

We’ll explore the potential of phytonutrients for enhancing health and wellbeing, particularly those available to everyone from common herbs and spices in the kitchen and garden. What research can we draw upon and where are the research gaps? Might health care workers be prescribing spices and herbs, in cooking and other forms, in the near future?

CPD Points: 0.5

Using integrative and functional medicine we can determine how and why illness occurs and restore health by addressing the root causes of disease for each individual.​ The detection of food-specific IgG antibodies is one such approach. Angela Beecroft, shows us how IgG testing fits into the paradigm of not just identifying symptoms but how looking for the underlying cause of  symptoms can inform effective therapeutic protocols. 

CPD Points: 0.5

Histamine is a protective hormone in the body therefore how can we have histamine intolerance? Side effects occur when it is in excess amounts. Traditional remedies focus on dietary restrictions and anti-histamines. Whilst useful, this isn’t treating the root cause, only soothing the symptoms. Getting the balance of histamine is essential, moving us away from the overflowing cup and rapidly filling saucer analogy.  Join Dilly and understand how to detox histamine safely, naturally and easily as they explore this incredible hormone.

CPD Points: 0.5

Historically our genes have enabled us to adapt and survive in contexts of scarce resource, however, the modern (Western) world presents new challenges.   In an environment of excess - food, stimulants and toxins - why do some (many) individuals over-consume (assimilate) and/ or under detoxify (eliminate) - whilst others are able to find balance and thrive.  This session will discuss how nutrigenomics can help us reconnect with our innate wisdom about about hunger and satiety, and choose foods that support our unique biology.

CPD Points: 0.5

Dr. Schwarzbach will discuss the presentation of Lyme and coinfections as well as viruses, particularly the Herpes and Enterovirus families. The reactivation of latent viruses is a key factor in what has come to be known as Long COVID, as shown both in the scientific literature as well as his laboratory results. He will also be discussing the new research from Harvard showing for the first time the compelling evidence of causality between EBV and MS.

Dr. Schwarzbach will explain the various methods available for testing these different infections, especially the T-cell testing that his laboratory specialises in, and the importance of using IgA in antibody testing whenever possible.  He will also be very happy to answer questions after the talk.

CPD Points: 0.5

Despite anxiety being the most prevalent psychiatric disease presentation in primary care practice it remains poorly recognised and poorly treated.

Evidence from human clinical research supports the identification of dietary factors that could trigger or contribute to anxiety, as well as the use of dietary interventions and specific foods and food supplements for mitigating anxiety.

This presentation reviews relevant research and provides a practical framework for personalizing nutritional recommendations for symptoms of anxiety in clinical practice.

CPD Points: 0.5

Chronic fatigue, respiratory issues, brain fog, changes in menstrual cycle, early menopause, skin, hair and gut problems are all common symptoms of mould and other building related illnesses.  Even after treatment, dead and airborne mould, bacteria and other ‘invisible’ contaminated fragments can continue to be inhaled.  Could your patient's treatment respond better if their exposure contaminates, and causation was identified and then reduced? 

Find out about new methods of decontamination and inflammagen risk reduction; new methods of measuring viable and dormant mould and sources; new methods of decontamination based on science and verification to British and International  Standards and most importantly find out why current decontamination protocols don’t and never have worked  and what will work.

CPD Points: 0.5

Today the most common complaints in the office of integrative healthcare practitioners include fatigue, brainfog and insomnia. The most common underlying causes include Lyme disease and other bacterial infections, metal toxicity, mould and viral infections. Many treatments have been tried and very few succeeded. With the use of Autonomic Response Testing Dr D.Klinghardt researched and tested simple herbal approaches that deliver more then they might promise.

Two remedies emerged as the optimal healing tools of our time - and both cover a wide range of underlying medical conditions:

• Sardinian Red Cistus Incanus has been shown to break down microbial biofilm, is a potent antifungal, eradicated Borrelia burgdorferi, it’s a potent antiviral (including anti-Corona) – and at the end of the day tastes really good, especially if you add a little bit of propolis tincture, Manuka honey or alternatively, Stevia or Galactose. I recommend to drink 6 cups a day with Ω dropperful of Cistus tincture in each cup, but also use the mouthwash (as an  “anti-corona gargle”), the plaque removing Cistus toothpaste and the amazing Cistus skin care products (Floral Essence and Cistus beauty cream).
• The other magical remedy of our time is bee propolis: in propolis the bees concentrate the most potent anti-oxidants and bioflavonoids harvested in the near-by nature (trees, wild flowers and bushes). Propolis is not only a well published anti-viral, antifungal and anti-bacterial, it is also published as a potent anti-cancer agent surpassing many of the more well-known natural anti-cancer agents.

We utilise both the tincture and the throat spray as anti Sars-CoV-2 remedy as well as in the treatment of chronic strep related tonsillitis (PANDAS, etc.). Propolis spray is my first choice for herpes outbreaks and skin infections. propolis capsules are ideal to nurture and treat the gut microbiome. In dentistry propolis is excelling as one of the most effective strategies for periodontal problems and against tooth decay. It also helps the healing and shortens recovery post dental surgery. The propolis diffuser can clear a large room within hours of mycotoxins and fine particle pollution, the therapeutic unit for inhalation has been in use for over 20 years and is used for all lung related conditions. It has saved lives in the last 2 years.

CPD Points: 0.5

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