Unlocking the Secrets of Gluten Sensitivity

Implications for Neurological, Musculoskeletal, and Immune Health

Presenter: Thomas O'Bryan, DC

Clinical Takeaways | Dates | Schedule | Register

An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, indicating it is no longer a rare condition. Of those, 9 out of 10 cases go undetected or are misdiagnosed.

Break Through the Gluten Sensitivity Myth!

Are you ready to effectively diagnose, treat, and stabilize wheat/gluten intolerance through advanced nutritional strategies that address all the affected body systems—and not just the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

Contrary to popular notion, gluten sensitivity can affect body systems beyond the GI tract. In addition to celiac disease—a multi-symptom, multi-system disorder—gluten intolerance is now identified as a contributing factor in a wide range of conditions, such as:

Attention deficit disorder Depression Anxiety Chronic fatigue syndrome Migraine headaches Ataxia

Osteoporosis Rheumatoid arthritis Type 1 diabetes Autoimmune thyroid diseases Peripheral neuropathies And more

Join Dr. Tom O’Bryan, an internationally ranked chiropractor and practicing graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, as he dispels the myths regarding gluten intolerance and celiac disease, and uncovers their role in these increasingly common disorders.

Key Clinical Takeaways:

• Discover the history and incidence of gluten intolerance and celiac disease
• Recognize the possible association of gluten intolerance and celiac disease with extra-intestinal manifestations
• Understand the differential diagnosis of celiac disease and gluten intolerance— serology, examination findings, and in-office examination clues
• Learn effective treatments for conditions associated with different stages of gluten intolerance and celiac disease (acute, chronic, and rebuilding of damaged tissue)
• Understand the importance of early testing and follow-up monitoring

Attendees will receive:

• Leading-edge clinical strategies to diagnose and treat patients suffering from the non-gastrointestinal effects of wheat and gluten sensitivity

Stay ahead of the curve! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to effectively diagnose and treat a wide range of clinical manifestations associated with gluten sensitivity!

Register today by calling 1-800-692-9400!

Upcoming Dates and Locations:

December 6, 2008

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule:

8:30 - 9:00	REGISTRATION
9:00 - 9:30	Historical and current understanding of wheat/gluten intolerance
9:30 - 10:00	Differential diagnosis of celiac disease, wheat and gluten allergies, and gluten intolerance
10:00 - 10:30	The physiology and manifestations of the autoimmune response in gluten intolerance/ celiac disease
10:30 - 10:45	BREAK
10:45 - 12:00	The diversity of symptoms patients may present with as a result of wheat/gluten sensitivity
12:00 - 1:00	LUNCH
1:00 - 2:30	Clues in patients' medical history, in-office examination findings, genetics, and laboratory indicators in celiac disease and gluten intolerance
2:30 - 2:45	BREAK
2:45 - 4:30	The effects of diet and nutraceuticals in the treatment of various presentations of wheat/ gluten sensitivity

Cost:

Practitioners*	$169/$149†
Staff	$99/$79†
Full-Time Students (with current ID)	$69/$39†
*6.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) have been approved for Chiropractors and Naturopaths, please include $20 per registration. CEUs are available at no charge to LACs, RDs, DTRs, RNs, DACBNs (Diplomats of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition) and NANP Members (hours count towards NANP membership renewal only!). †Early registration discount if registered and paid 10 working days in advance.

Registration Information:
Call Metagenics Customer Service to register: 1-800-692-9400
In Canada call 1-800-268-6200