Is there anything more important than gut health? Probably not! This course will cover important topics in GI health including inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn's and Colitis, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth SIBO, irritable bowel syndrome IBS, comprehensive digestive stool analysis CDSA, food allergies and sensitivities, celiac disease, the microbiome, intestinal parasites and of course interviews with medical experts in this field. We will also explore the relationship between our gut health and extra-intestinal conditions like mental health concerns: depression and anxiety, skin conditions: rosacea and acne, neurological conditions: multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions: rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Let's dig in!
Interview: Dane Johnson
Dane Johnson is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach thriving with Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis. You can find him at crohnscolitislifestyle.com
Dane has developed a program called S.H.I.E.L.D. that has many participant success stories. Supplements, Herbs, Imagination, Exercise, Lifestyle and Diet. How does Dane use these modalities to help people with IBD in ways they haven't been helped before? Let's find out.
Interview: Dr. Nigel Plummer PhD
Dr. Nigel Plummer PhD who is at the top of the probiotics research game in the world sat down with us to talk about the present and future of the microbiome. He answered our questions with direct research and very clinically relevant pearls that will change the way you practice.
Calprotectin
Fecal Calprotectin is a poorly utilized test. Why? I don't really know, probably because it’s poorly understood and maybe because it's poop. But it's one of my faves so I made a webinar about it to spread the fecal calprotectin love, so to speak.
H. Pylori: Diagnosis and Treatment
Move over SIBO. H Pylori is back! Well, it never went away. We might have just lost sight of it. In this two part webinar, we review clinically relevant Pylori pearls.
In Part 1
How does Pylori survive in our normally inhospitable stomach environment?
Does Pylori cause too little or too much stomach acid?
Who are the most important populations to screen for Pylori?
Should we screen more?
What are the best screening methods?
When do we choose a breath test vs a blood test vs a stool test for Pylori?
What does COVID have to do with Pylori testing?
What do we need to tell our patients prior to getting tested to maximize reliability?
Why do NSAIDS make a difference with diagnosis and screening?
Are iron deficient people more likely to be Pylori positive?
What are uncommon signs and symptoms of Pylori infection?
Why should Pylori positive people eat less salt?
How can we tell if a Pylori positive person is more at risk for stomach cancer or ulcers? There is a way!
Who is a cancer risk?
Why does Pylori affect Hashimoto's?
Should we screen people with rosacea for Pylori?
What do we do with asymptomatic Pylori?
Why we should we screen people with Hyperemesis Gravidum for Pylori?
In Part 2 I use two cases to understand Pylori diagnosis and treatment.
Why does it matter where your patient is from to diagnose Pylori?
How do decide which antibiotic regimen to choose?
What does it matter if a person has taken antibiotics before for OTHER conditions?
What do we need to know about resistance in your locale?
How does vitamin C help with Pylori?
Should we avoid Betaine HCL in people with Pylori?
Does the FODMAPS diet matter for Pylori?
Which probiotics, if any, are helpful with active infections?
Is constipation worth testing for Pylori?
How do we confirm eradication?
What happens if it's still positive?
How often are patients still positive?
How often does Pylori come back in the same person?
What are the most evidenced natural treatments for Pylori?
Why should we not screen for Pylori in GERD patients?
H. Pylori and Thyroid Diseases
My H Pylori webinar got loads of attention and Qs particularly around the question of testing in patients with Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases ie: Graves and Hashimoto's. So here's part 400 on H Pylori that dives into this specific topic with patient cases to demonstrate when to think Pylori. Do you test everyone with Hashimoto's or Grave's for Pylori?? Do you!!?
How to use this course
Interview Talking Points
Dane Johnson Interview Part 1
Dane Johnson Interview Part 2
6 Tips to Healing Crohns and Colitis by Dane Johnson
Diets by Dane Johnson
Lectins
H. Pylori: Course Description
H. Pylori: Diagnosis
H. Pylori: Treatment
H. Pylori and Thyroid Diseases
H. Pylori and Thyroid Diseases
Dr. Alana Shaw ND
Alana received her undergraduate degree (BSc.) from McMaster University where she also enjoyed a successful varsity basketball career. She graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2003 and then continued her education at the University of British Columbia where she studied reproductive endocrinology, infertility and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
She has extensive clinical experience in the field of infertility and reproductive medicine after years of working closely alongside Dr. Anthony Cheung at the Grace Fertility Centre in Vancouver, and now at her private practice at Mint Integrative. Alana continues to stay active in the academic community as an instructor at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic and also recently co-authored her first published article in a peer-reviewed journal. She is a regular speaker and presenter at local and national conferences including the BCNA Advances in Naturopathic Medicine conference, Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine conference, Collaborative Education conferences and NFH Women’s Health Symposiums.
D. Bobby Parmar ND
Dr. Parmar obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Kinesiology, Psychology and the Humanities at Simon Fraser University. He proceeded to complete naturopathic medical training at the premiere institution the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Going on 13 years working in Vancouver he is practicing in a highly collaborative care wellness clinic called Mint Integrative. He was is also adjunct faculty at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine where he teaches and supervises interns at various stages of their program including Genetics, Geriatrics, and Naturopathic Clinical Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Parmar stays engaged with the community by working with multiple organizations giving workshops to members of the Canadian Mental Health Association, The Arthritis Society of BC and Yukon, and the Earthsave Society of Canada. He has also previously served on the Board of Directors for the British Columbia Naturopathic Association and the Friends For Life Society.
As a fervent educator, Dr. Parmar has tailored his academic career to best manage family medicine through naturopathy. His work as a general primary care ND practitioner means he stays up to date with the most current knowledge for most health conditions. He is driven by a passion to better understand the dynamics of health and above all the ever-growing field of mind-body medicine and to convey that understanding to anyone in need or with the desire to be educated. Currently Dr. Parmar is a Key Opinion Leader for Lifelabs/RMA and has lectured on various medical topics to diverse groups of health professionals including MDs and NDs. He has also presented at the Collaborative Education Conference in 2018.
