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Hi!
Although you may already be a savvy practitioner, I am certain you will learn something new in this video about ‘Autoimmune Disease Through the Functional Medicine Lens‘ You’ll walk away with pages of notes and practical pearls you can use in your practice right away.
Here are some of the things we’ll be discussing:
- Perhaps the biggest fallacy of the typical conventional medicine lens on Autoimmunity. It’s too often promoted in FxMed too.
- Poly-autoimmunity – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
- The 4-legged stool model of autoimmune disease activation: can you name the legs?
- The 3 most common mechanisms for triggering target tissue attack in autoimmunity.
- Why they get better but don’t stay better? Perhaps surprising keys to help patients maintain their progress and prevent flares.
- The most common dietary pitfalls of popular autoimmune food regimens – and what to consider instead.
- The gifts and gotchas of autoimmune pharmaceutical solutions. Life saving for short-term use and then promoting downstream autoimmune disease (the very diagnosis it is prescribed for in the first place). Huh? Yes, this one can be insidious.
- Key biochemical considerations in times of COVID that must stay on our clinical radar.
- Perhaps The Most Important thing to do First when working with an autoimmune patient.
Please share your feedback below in the “Ask a Question” area about what specifically inspired you in this presentation. We look forward to hearing your perspective!
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40 Questions for “Autoimmune Disease Through the Functional Medicine Lens”
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Anne K says:
The thumb tacks. I did come across this before a few times, registered it but this time it really, really hit the target! That’s what people do all the time because so many people minimise their issues, not wanting to draw any attention to themselves, or getting fussed over. So they go on internet, read articles, try DIY then go round and round the circle. Just this week, I have seen and heard someone doing exacting that and become quite good at it. I mean, we all usually learned something when we put our mind to it but is that enough? Holistic integration truly is key. Luckily, at least that person is getting proper help! To be honest, I wonder how many people do that because we are so used to not getting the right help we need at the right time, and stopped trusting what is available ‘out there’. And I really appreciate the high standard being set at SAFM, so a heart-felt gratitude for all the fantastic, well-planned, well-thought out study materials and well-executed support too. It is just totally amazing.
Also, things have shifted, taking it as an educational process makes perfect sense. Autoimmune isn’t about our body attacking us, it is about collaborating with and facilitating our bodily systems so that we work as a unit with enhanced functions rather than fighting back or repressing as if “they” are the enemies.
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Jessica Wood says:
Thumb-tacks! This is such a helpful analogy, not only for myself but to help paint a better picture for those clients who are overwhelmed and struggling.
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Rachael Paree says:
I liked the idea of not giving your patients fancy lingo they an go to Dr. Google and come back in to challenge your knowledge or change their protocol on getting well.
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Donna Lowe says:
Fabulous advice as always. So important to bear in mind each leg of the stool and getting clients to do ALL of the right things at the same time; not just to choose the easiest option! I’ve never considered alkaline phosphatase for LPS. Thanks 🙏
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Kristen Bauer says:
Keep it simple and use analogies your patients won’t forget
Blood work doesn’t always reveal the issues ..listen to the patient.
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Sarah says:
As usual there is so much insight to your presentations that are so engaging. A clinical pearl for me was the rold bile plays in LPS….always resorting back to gut health! Love it, thank you
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Emily Katzaman says:
I really enjoyed the thumb tack analogy. I also enjoyed your explanation of lipopolysaccharides and 2 things that help break them down. Thank you!
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J says:
This is great information to educate my health professional students! Thank you for the clear presentation style and value.
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The descriptions and visual effects of the 3 thumbtacks and the four stool legs are fantastic! I learn from
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Sybil Cooper says:
One of many points that hit home for me was the data that suggests some cases of autoimmunity are pro-inflammatory states mediated by the innate immune system rather than the adaptive immune system. Too often rheumatologists rely on the presence of autoantibodies to make a diagnosis and acknowledge a woman’s chronic disease.
I also love the three tack analogy. Powerful imagery!
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Katie Musolff says:
Lots of great information on liver enzymes as low
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Purvi says:
Lps reminders!
Bile flow!
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Pana Ninan says:
Thank you for another great session! I loved the reminder that generic protocols are not effective for everyone. Not every case is the same and derived from the same issue. Common causes do not mean universal cause.
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Kim says:
super grateful for the brilliant knowledge shared and learning new ways to help clients understand their health opportunities. Many Thanks & Blessings
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Denise Krackenberger says:
I love the thumbtack analogy! Certainly, Discipline is key in lasting sustainable change.
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Sheri says:
I like the tack analogy and the 4-legged stool too. Very helpful! Thanks!
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Jodi Edwards says:
Brilliant as always! Thumb tacks … great visual! So many pearls.
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Maria Moreno says:
I am always grateful for Tracy’s educational style where we get the right tools and analogies to empower our clients, the three thumb tack and the 4 legged stools are wonderful ways to explain the dynamics of care and disease state. Thank you for this amazing FB live
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Lisa P says:
Like many others, I enjoyed the tack analogy – it just really puts things in perspective!
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I loved the thumb tack analogy, will use that one in the clinic. I used the stool and soaked hose ones a lot, also.