Supporting the Immune System through Functional and Integrative Medicine

90 Minutes

By: Dr. Tom Guilliams

Immunology 101: How does the Immune System Work?

Learning Objectives

• Describe functions of the innate and adaptive immune system
• Discuss the role of mitochondrial function and supporting the immune system
• Recognize the connection between the GI tract and immune function
• Define the differences between autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions

90 Minutes

By Dr. Sara Gottfried, MD

Stressors of the Immune System

Learning Objectives

• Discover the impact of stress on the immune system
• Discuss impaired detoxification and its impact on immune function
• Review the impact of diet and lifestyle on immune system
• Identify the laboratory evaluation for patients with a stressed immune system and impaired detoxification
• Synthesize a systems medicine approach in a case study

4 Hours

Functional Medicine Approach to Immune System Regulation

By: Dr. Lindsey Elmore, PharmD, BCPS, Lara Zakaria, RPh, IFMCP, Sahar Swidan, PharmD, Dr. Melody Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM

45 Minutes

Dr. Lindsey Elmore, PharmD, BCPS

• Describe the impact of nutrient depletions and medication-related nutrient depletions on immune function.
• Recommend proper doses to mitigate the risk of side effects related to drug induced nutrient depletions.
• Discuss micronutrient testing

45 Minutes

Lara Zakaria, Rph

• Discuss dietary and lifestyle modifications for balancing immune response and decreasing inflammation
• Review nutraceutical products for immune modulation

60 Minutes

Sahar Swidan, PharmD

• Discuss novel therapeutic approaches for modulating immune response (LDN, Hormones, Peptides)

30 Minutes

Dr. Lindsey Elmore, PharmD, BCPS

• Synthesize the data on cannabinoids and immune function

30 Minutes

Dr. Melody Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM

• Discuss the 5 R Approach for addressing gastrointestinal imbalances
• Apply knowledge of immune interventions to patient cases.

15 Minutes

Q&A and Wrap Up