IFM advanced practice module biotransformation (detox) UK
Biotransformation: Recognising toxic load and the effects of the exposome: evaluation and treatment in the functional medicine model.
Today’s landscape
In the 21st century, two things have become increasingly apparent - first, we are exposed to a more complex array of toxic compounds in our air, water, and food than ever before. Second, it has been recognised that an individual’s ability to detoxify or biotransform and excrete toxic substances is of critical importance to overall health. While the concept that toxins accumulate in the body and are the cause of various health problems has long been a fundamental tenet of traditional healthcare systems around the world, we have learned a great deal in recent years about how toxins affect us, where they originate, and how to improve our ability to detoxify in a toxic world. Understanding toxicity and taking practical steps to improve biotransformation are essential and critical pieces in any integrative approach to your patients’ health and well-being.
IFM™’s biotransformation advanced practice module™
There is persuasive evidence that even low-level toxic exposures contribute to the development of a variety of chronic health conditions, including fatigue, endocrine disruption, and chronic degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. Given the ubiquitous nature of chemicals in the environment, it is likely that the single exposure model of toxicology is more the exception than the rule. It is therefore critical for clinicians to learn how to assess both exposures and total toxic load to appropriately assess and address each individual’s toxicological situation.
Our expert faculty team will review the foundational biochemistry and genetics of biotransformation pathways, connect organ system dysfunctions to potential toxic exposures, and detail the available laboratory evaluations useful in working up a toxin-exposed patient. Once these important clinical connections are made, the team will detail specific treatment approaches. This program also uses a case-based, integrated approach to deliver effectively the tools necessary for clinicians to diagnose and treat the toxic component of their patients’ total health pictures.
Programme highlights
- 17 CPD credits* applied for.
- A step toward becoming an IFM certified practitioner.
- Course materials: PDFs of all presentations as well as MP3 audio and MP4 video downloads.
- Pre and post-course interactive videos and webinars.
- More than 18 hours of recorded onsite lectures, live Q&A sessions, and discussion (see the “schedule and educators” section for a full schedule of topics).
- Business and clinical strategies for successful practice implementation.
- 30-day access to IFM™’s toolkit with more than 370 downloadable clinician resources that can be accessed and used in practice immediately after the course (intake forms, patient handouts, and assessment questionnaires).
- Healthful snacks, nourishing lunches, and morning movement activities.
- Networking opportunities.
- Opportunities to ask additional questions on a post-conference private Facebook group moderated by IFM™ faculty.
Contact clinical education for further details - 0333 2414 289 / info@clinicaleducation.org