Moodle at CCNM

Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) has become an increasingly popular focus of research studies, medical conferences and clinical discussion. Patients are beginning to ask about SIBO as a cause of their health concerns, in a similar way as they have historically asked other types of dysbiosis (e. g. yeast, parasites, etc.) As such, it would behoove naturopathic doctors and students to become familiar with this condition in order to provide up to date knowledge and optimal care fore their patients.     Learning Objectives Review etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms Outline the utility of the lactulose breath test Discuss dietary approaches to resolve and prevent SIBO Compare pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical antimicrobial treatment options Become familiar with non-digestive SIBO-related symptoms

There is arguably nothing more important than teaching your patients how to eat well for the prevention and proper management of any chronic disease.  Between food industry distortions and media hype, even healthcare providers are confused about how to advise their patients when it comes to food choices. This course is a sweeping expose of the facts about misleading claims, dangerous ingredients (including hidden-ingredients such as GMOs, food contact materials and heavy metals) and the unsavoury truth about our regulatory standards and food industry power.   Learning Outcomes Understand the  socio-political  and economic trends that impact usUnderstand how better to advise patients about the relevance of specific nutritional facts Learn about important labeling rules around allergies and gluten-free productsIncrease patient awareness about the relevance of nutrient and health claims