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This presentation, entitled, “Probiotics: From Basic Science to Clinical Application” was delivered by Eamon M Quigley, MD at the ASPEN Symposium in February 2015. Dr. Quigley is the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. His presentation begins with a definition of probiotics and discussion of the health … Continue reading "Probiotics: From Basic Science to Clinical Application – Eamonn Quigley, MD"

In this podcast Tricia Paulson, ND and Nilima Desai, RD discuss how to integrate nutrition and lifestyle therapy into your practice. Dr Paulson provides specific insights on how to encourage patients to choose their food wisely, and not focus on the calories. They also discuss appropriate education for individuals who want to be on the … Continue reading "Integrating Nutrition and Lifestyle Therapy Into Your Practice"

In this podcast Cory Rice, DO and Nilima Desai, RD discuss the need for improved diet and nutrition as a preventative measure to reverse the epidemics of obesity and heart disease, which have become endemic in today’s patient population. Dr. Rice includes his personal story which motivated him to apply changes to his daily routine, … Continue reading "The Power of Nutrition: Food Matters"

Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, LD, CNSc:  The Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease 2-part series, “Diversity of the Gut Microbiota and the Host – Module 1” In this module Dr. Gail Cresci discusses the diversity of the gut microbiome and its influences on its composition, as well as the assiociations of gut dysbiosis and synbiosis. … Continue reading "Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease: Module 1"

In this podcast Nilima Desai, RD, MPH provides clarity on Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and its function in managing optimal health outcomes, as well as the history of MNT. Medical Nutrition Therapy is defined as “nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling services for the purpose of disease management, which are furnished by a registered dietitian (RD) … Continue reading "Real World Insights into Medical Nutrition Therapy with Nilima Desai, RD"

Total Patient Care Management: Knowing the Predisposition of Chronic Disease – Robert Martindale, MD, PhD Robert Martindale, MD, PhD discusses how to get ahead of chronic disease in an aging population by reviewing current research and clinical experience. Dr. Martindale is a Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Surgery at the Oregon … Continue reading "Total Patient Care Management: Knowing the Predisposition of Chronic Disease"

Precision Medicine: Tools for Patient Success – Jennifer Stagg, ND Jennifer Stagg, ND discusses methods and application for precision medicine  in an integrative healthcare setting. This presentation includes recent clinical case studies focused on incorporating genomic wellness testing, telomere length testing, as well as establishing the 7 categories for matching a specific diet with a patient … Continue reading "Precision Medicine: Tools for Patient Success"

The Cardio metabolic Consequences of Obesity and Nutritional Strategies for Prevention – Frank Hu, MD In this presentation, Frank Hu, MD, PhD, will review various studies highlighting implications of obesity on conditions associated with –and contributing to—CVD. He will discuss research on dietary changes to reduce  cardiometabolic risk and improve outcomes in this patient population. … Continue reading "The Cardiometabolic Consequences of Obesity and Nutritional Strategies for Prevention"

Scientific Understanding and Clinical Strategies for Eating Issues Related to Obesity: Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS Over 75% of overeating can be attributed to emotional factors. Lifestyle habits can translate into an obese phenotype, but understanding the psychological underpinnings of food choices and obesity is crucial to effective obesity management. Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS is a functional … Continue reading "Scientific Understanding and Clinical Strategies for Eating Issues Related to Obesity"

Obesity, Comorbidities & Weight Change Patterns: Osama Hamdy, MD Obesity is on track to be the #1 killer in the US. Concurrent with the obesity epidemic is the rapidly growing diabetes epidemic. Environmental impact and lifestyle choices contribute to the high “diabesity” prevalence. Furthermore, epigenetic changes across generations are also playing a role. In this … Continue reading "Obesity, Comorbidities & Weight Change Patterns"

Inflammation & Resolution Physiology in Obesity: Joan Clària, PhD Unresolved, low-grade chronic inflammation triggers adipose dysfunction and is the culprit of obesity comorbidities. In this presentation “Inflammation & Resolution Physiology in Obesity,” Joan Clària, PhD explores how the resolution phase of the inflammatory response can be leveraged to resolve the inflammation chronicity. He discusses in vitro … Continue reading "Inflammation & Resolution Physiology in Obesity"

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 … Continue reading "Novel Clinical Insights on Inflammation: Resolving not Blocking"

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. … Continue reading "Leaky Gut: Definition & Clinical Assessment"

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 … Continue reading "Leaky Gut Syndrome: Presented by Robert Martindale MD, PhD"

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 … Continue reading "Navigating Complex Cases with Logic and Ease: Microbiome Science in Clinical Practice"

In this presentation from the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual Conference, held in Los Angeles, California on June 2, 2017, 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 and the innovation found in today’s scientific … Continue reading "The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: Shared Neurochemistry and Its Potential Role in Infection and Behavior"

What tools exist to help prevent chronic disease and inflammation? Dr. Robert Martindale from Oregon Health and Science University continues the discussion of chronic disease by modulating inflammation using omega fatty acids and Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs). By preventing systematic inflammation, aspects of chronic disease may be stopped or slowed in aging adults. Presented at … Continue reading "Stopping the Progression of Chronic Disease: Robert Martindale, MD"

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. … Continue reading "Insights from the Metagenics Lifestyle Summit: Dr. Charles Serhan"

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 managing peptic ulcers. Dr. Cresci explores the use of fecal microbiota transplants to manage recurrent C. difficile infection, as … Continue reading "Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease: Module 2"

In this presentation Gail Cresci, PhD, RD reviews how digestive health is enhanced when the gut microbiome is rich in diverse micro flora. This diversity is supported when preferred energy sources for the bacteria are available and support the viability of microbiota. The importance of these combinations lies in the fact that a metabolic environment … Continue reading "Synbiotic Effects and Target Uses of Probiotics"