SEL 0925 - Functional Medicine 3: Functional Gastroenterology: The Gut-Brain-Immune-Endocrine Connection

This course will delve deep into the microbiome of the gut and explore the connection of gut function and overall health. The gut’s influence on brain function, immune activation, metabolic and endocrine balance will be explored. Increased intestinal permeability (IIP) will be highlighted. The student will learn how to assess IIP with functional laboratory tests including stool and organic acids, as well as physical exam and patient questionnaires. Treatment of IIP will incorporate a comprehensive gut-restoration program which will include diet, lifestyle, autonomic, nutritional and non-pharmacological approaches. Natural treatments of common GI ailments such as heartburn, ulcers, IBS, IBD, malabsorption and dysbiosis will be covered to give the student a comprehensive armament of tools for the widespread functional GI disorders likely to be seen in clinical practice.

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 15

Credits: 1
Prerequisites: SEL 0917
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Grade Type
Pass/No Pass