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

Register you interest

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.

Postal Address: C/O BSEM Secretary, Dr F Meuschel, British Society for Ecological Medicine, BSEM Administration, Redhill Chambers, 2d High Street, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1RJ Tel: 07864 637723. Email: [email protected]. Registered Charity No. 326372.
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