Gastrointestinal Health
This module addresses a number of the most common functional and inflammatory gastrointestinal complaints that present to clinic.
Gastrointestinal Health
This module addresses a number of the most common functional and inflammatory gastrointestinal complaints that present to clinic. Conditions covered include gastritis and reflux, constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, from pathogenesis to treatment. Our highly regarded presenters bring their clinical experience and knowledge on the application of nutritional and environmental medicine in collaboration with conventional medical practice. Current scientific evidence for the effectiveness of treatment modalities is presented including nutraceutical prescription, dietary manipulation, lifestyle modification and environmental factors, alongside the range of available testing and investigation options.
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
Define small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and its aetiology
Outline the contributing factors to gastritis and reflux [and their impact on Vitamin B12 levels]
List and explain the methods of assessing gastrointestinal and microbiome health
Describe the role of specific dietary approaches for the manipulation of the microbiome
Summarise the evidence-based lifestyle interventions that can assist in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Develop a comprehensive management plan for gastrointestinal parasites
Video presentations in this module include:
Gastrointestinal Assessment
Upper gastrointestinal conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
An integrative approach to treatment of gastroenteritis and specific parasitic infections – Blastocystis,
Dientamoeba fragilis & Giardiasis
Prebiotics, probiotics & microbiota-nourishing foods
GIT microbiota assessment – dissecting pathology results
Case Study ‘Nutritional management of an IBD case
You will be contacted by a member of the training admin team to discuss your interest further.
Course Terms and Conditions:
You may cancel your registration at any point prior to receiving your online access for a full refund minus an administration fee of £50. Once you have received your online access and password there is no refund even if you have not started the online training. If you want to extend your online access you may do so 1 month at a time for a fee of £55 per month.