Moodle at CCNM

Investigating root cause of disease takes us much further than the physical body, into the realms of the energetic, emotional, mental, spiritual, and beyond, to nondual awareness. This presentation will teach diagnosis and treatment of physical symptomology within a multi-level system. Through the exploration and understanding of the different levels within the system, a “map” becomes available to the practitioner. Navigation within this “map” allows the practitioner to understand physical symptomology as a representation or expression from other levels within the “map”, providing diagnosis and treatment options from an expanded perspective. This presentation will give an introduction to the structure and content of each level with the system, as well as an overview as to how each level functions in a state of health or manifests disease. This will include some of the latest research in brain science on the physical level, a view of the energetic body, the expression of disease symptoms from the emotional level, and how beliefs and emotions held within the unconscious mind, often as a result of trauma, become manifested physically. The addition of spiritual and nondual awareness to the treatment protocol will be illuminated, as the fields of Energy Psychology and Mindfulness Training join the medical field as accepted and viable methods of treatment. In addition, the Presence of the Practitioner will be discussed and practiced. Case histories and experiential exercises for each level will be included. Upon completion of Level One, the practitioner will be able to understand the general structure and content of the “map of the human system”, and how to use it as a multi-level tool for diagnosis and treatment. The class will include discussion about specific disease states, case histories, and experiential exercises for the practitioner. This information is relevant and applicable to any practitioner within the medical field, regardless of specialty.

Diabetes Type 2 is a one of the most prevalent disease states that many suffer from throughout the world and especially on the island of Puerto Rico. Diet and exercise are most advised in consultation with 80% success in treatment outcomes through diet shifts in diabetic populations. This presentation will focus on clinical herbal perspective as to how various foods and herbal medicines common in Ayurveda shift healthy outcomes in diabetic populations. We will discuss various treatment protocols involving foods as medicines to address the various imbalances in constitutions in which Ayurveda accurately approaches clinically.

Recovery time after a stroke is different for everyone—it can take weeks, months, or even years. Some people recover fully, but others have long-term or lifelong disabilities. This presentation discusses folkloric botanical medicines that may support stroke recovery. This presentation reviews specific molecular research on botanical medicines and propose possible formulas for treating various stages of stroke recovery.

SIBO is a common condition and with great overlap between SIBO and IBS. In fact, SIBO may be the cause of IBS in up to 70% of cases. We also know that food poisoning (acute gastroenteritis) can be a trigger for IBS/SIBO but the mechanisms for this have been unknown. Recent data suggest that food poisoning creates an autoantibody that can cause IBS and SIBO based on animal and human studies. This presentation explores the data around how autoimmunity is triggered after food poisoning and in the development of IBS and SIBO. We will also explore how this could change the prognosis of IBS and SIBO. Pharmaceutical agents discussed include rifaximin and neomycin. There is also discussion of prokinetics such as prucalopride and erythromycin.

The development of autoimmune disease is a complex process that varies between individuals. Yet research and clinical observations over the past 30 years have led to many general insights into autoimmunity. The identification of Th17 cells as well as the increased role of oxidative stress involved in pathogenesis has allowed researchers to explore the development and progression of autoimmune reactions. This talk highlights a deeper understanding of autoimmune mechanisms. It will help clinicians develop novel clinical approaches for treatment aimed at reducing autoimmune processes and balancing immunity and tolerance.

Why is autoimmunity is increasing in the United States and worldwide? The rate of increase suggests environmental mechanisms. While genetics clearly play a role in autoimmunity, current research suggests that infectious disease, diet, toxic chemicals, and gut dysbiosis may be more to blame. This seminar will examine the current mechanisms for autoimmune disease, environmental triggers, and controversies associated with autoimmune disease.

The Ayurvedic model provides a comprehensive medical world view based upon creating balance within the body to promote optimal function and healing. Dr. Shailinder Sodhi discusses how these concepts can be integrated with naturopathic concepts to give practitioners more treatment tools and improved outcomes.  He begins with basic explanations of Ayurvedic theory that can add to the understanding of the autoimmune disease model. Dr. Sodhi then discusses various treatment modalities including yoga and breathing techniques but focusing primarily on herbal formulations. The presentation also covers some case studies illustrating how these techniques are used in the clinical setting.

Surgery for the treatment of obesity (bariatric surgery) was started in the United States in the 1950s and has evolved to include multiple procedures and devices over the past 60+ years. The earliest procedures, while effective for their primary goal, became infamous for creating severe malnutrition and toxic overgrowth of bacteria in the bypassed part of the small intestine. This bacteria proved so toxic in some patients that it led to liver failure and death. While that procedure was abandoned, others have replaced it including gastric bypass, duodenal switch, sleeve gastrectomy, and the mini bypass (omega loop). While none has proven to be as toxic as the original surgery, we have learned a lot along the way about how various surgical alternations to the gut can alter not only anatomy, but create changes in the microbiome that impact nutrition, metabolism, weight loss, and other aspects of physiology. This knowledge can help inform clinicians who are supporting surgical weight loss patients, and can also teach us some valuable lessons that apply to SIBO in non-surgical patients.

This lecture addresses the environmental impact that our global food production has on our air, water, and land resources. With up to 200 species of plants, insects, animals and fish going extinct daily, we are currently into the largest mass extinction since the dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago! A detailed look at the major contributors to greenhouse gases, water and land depletion will be followed by a look at “Blue Zones”, the ideal diet, and how through our daily eating habits we can not only effect the health of our environment but also optimize our health and extend our lifespan.

Recovery time after a stroke is different for everyone—it can take weeks, months, or even years. Some people recover fully, but others have long-term or lifelong disabilities. This presentation discusses folkloric botanical medicines that may support stroke recovery. This presentation reviews specific molecular research on botanical medicines and propose possible formulas for treating various stages of stroke recovery.

Bee Venom Therapy has a long and extensive history for use in chronic pain. Having a variety of pharmacodynamic and kinetic actions, it represents a novel therapy for difficult pain cases when typical and even adjunctive modalities have failed.  This lecture will review the history, mechanisms of action and rationale for implementation from a modern scientific perspective, as well as safety and legal status.

An evidence based review of common diets purported to benefit individuals with cancer. We will dive deep into the claims of each diet and determine whether there is a good scientific foundation for each. Diets to be reviewed include Budwig, Ketogenic, Vegan/Juicing, Fasting, and Mediterranean.

Celiac disease made a splash with the gluten-free diet craze. Gluten is now almost a household word, however celiac disease continues to be underdiagnosed in the US and around most of the world. Celiac disease is a common condition effecting 1% of the population, yet in the United States we have only diagnosed an estimated 15%-20% of all celiacs. Research is robust on celiac disease and the complexities continue to be revealed. Dr Shaver will guide you on an update of the recent research on celiac disease with brief mention of the non-autoimmune disorder of non-celiac gluten sensitivity, in the areas of pediatrics and adolescents, Research on pharmaceutical treatment advancements in celiac disease will be discussed.

In this seminar, practitioners learn how to enhance clinical practice through effective insurance billing and coding techniques, tips, and essential guidelines. Dr.Ilana Gurevich, ND, Lac is an established expert in Naturopathic medical and has worked with a variety of individual businesses throughout the years. In this presentation she discusses and answer most questions related to billing and coding. Attendees can expect to learn how to:  1) Be able to choose the appropriate code based on there services2) Be able to chart in compliance with the details that the code they used require3) Feel confident that if they are audited there charting will be consistent with the requirements of that code

This brief overview of allopathic medications for depression and anxiety primes the naturopathic physician to better assist the patient who wishes to either utilize or cease use of psychiatric medications. We will specifically look at the SSRI and SNRI class of medications, as well as anxiolytics such as benzodiazapines and antihypertensives. We will cover appropriate use, naturopathic considerations, side effect profiles, and intra-class comparisons.

Selected attendees and patients (both diabetic and non-diabetic) are connected to a continuous glucose monitoring system for 72 or more hours. Real-time glucose numbers will be transmitted and interesting highlights of the glucose data and dietary diaries are analyzed during the presentation. Relevant patient data from Dr. Chapman's diabetes-focused practice are also presented. Dr. Chapman also discusses the clinical utility of CGMS (continuous glucose monitoring system) in the naturopathic primary care setting in prevention and treatment of both autoimmune and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clinical relevance will include cost, safety, CGMS initiation, dietary analysis, prevention of hypoglycemia, medication adjustments, and reduced hospital interventions. Audience participation will be implemented through questions and case studies. The presentation on CGMS will be followed by a more general discussion on autoimmune diabetes management with Julie Verfuth, ND. Drs. Chapman and Verfurth discuss various approaches to optimal glucose management.

This talk covers the basic virology and clinical features of congenital CMV. We discuss diagnosis and management of congenital CMV and how this pertains to the new Oregon state law. Finally, we discuss the implications of the new CMV law for practitioners across the state. (Note: includes discussion of the early use of antivirals)

Over the history of Chinese medicine some unique uses of specific herbs have developed. Some of these uses are typically not found in English language texts and some are never or rarely seen even in modern Chinese texts. This presentation discusses some of these uses and gives the background information necessary to enable practitioners to apply these unique and effective herbs in situations for which they may or may not have previously considered them. Further, this presentations covers some less commonly used herbs that are particularly useful for disorders that we frequently see in the clinic. This presentations emphasizes clinical utility and aims to give participants information that will be immediately application to their practices. It includes both internal and external uses for the herbs.

This presentation will explore the role of compassion as an essential therapeutic ally in clinical practice. Dr. Diaz will describe how compassion and rapport with patients can strengthen the therapeutic alliance and provide patients with enhanced resilience and better clinical health outcomes.

Classical Chinese Medicine is based on the vitalistic belief that the body has both the spiritual and physical resources within itself to heal. Of all western medical traditions, homeopathy shares this core tenant and the belief that the body just needs to be stimulated to react, and this healing at the level of body, mind, and spirit will occur.  Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, noted that sometimes patients would relapse into ill health even after apparent cure. He developed the concept of Miasm as an explanation of a hidden chronic disease. The 4 Miasms commonly discussed: Psora, Sycosis, Tuberculosis, and Syphilitic bear some similarity to the 6 conformation theory discussed by Zhang Zhongjing in the Shang Han Lun.Through comparing these two theories we can expand our ability to diagnose our patients, and further expand our treatment approaches to assist in supporting our patients back to health.