This course delves into essential functional medicine principles surrounding immune, neurological, endocrine, biotransformation, bioenergetic, and gastrointestinal functions. This is the most essential course for new and advanced functional medicine practitioners.
Essentials of Functional Medicine
Essentials of Functional Medicine
Instructor
Datis Kharrazian
PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN
What you'll learn
- When the functional medicine model is appropriate in healthcare management.
- The strengths and weaknesses of the functional medicine model.
- How functional medicine differs from other healthcare models.
- How the medical history, physical exam, and laboratory tests can be used to evaluate biological function
- How to monitor biological function and health after personalized interventional strategies.
- How various diets may impact systems biology.
- How nutraceuticals can be used to impact various physiological pathways.
- The principles of individualized medicine.
- How lifestyle medicine can impact health and function.
- How to incorporate principles of lifestyle medicine, diet, and nutraceuticals to improve physiological function and health.
This course includes
8 hours on-demand video
Certification Exam
Downloadable resources
Certificate of completion
Course content
Session 1 - Functional medicine
- Strengths and weaknesses.
- How it differs from other models.
- Identifying appropriate candidates.
Session 2 - Clinical principles
- Identifying physiological dysfunction.
- Identifying triggers, deficiencies, and imbalances.
- Lab testing and personalized strategies.
Session 3 - Brain essentials
- Brain dysfunction versus brain disease.
- Neuroplasticity and neurodegeneration.
- Neurochemistry, neuroinflammation, blood flow, & blood-brain barrier.
Session 4 - Immune essentials
- Layers of the immune system.
- Immune reactivity versus chronic inflammation.
- Pathogens, allergies, and sensitivities.
Session 5 - Energy essentials
- The role of mitochondria and ATP in health and disease.
- The role of blood glucose and ketones.
- Oxygen, inflammation, oxidative stress, and antioxidant systems.
Session 6 - Endocrinology
- Metabolic, reproductive and regenerative functions of the endocrine system.
- Catabolic versus anabolic activity.
- Stress physiology and pathophysiology.
Session 7 - Biotransformation
- Hepatic Phase 1 oxidation/reduction.
- Phase 2 conjugation.
- Elimination pathways.
Session 8 - Summary
- Summary of concepts.
- Questions and answers.
- Take the exam.
Instructor
Dr. Datis Kharrazian
PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN - Master of Medical Science, Harvard University, 2018
- Doctor of Philosophy, Nova Southeastern University, 2018
- Doctor of Health Science, Nova Southeastern University, 2007
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Southern Calif Univ of Hlth Sc, 1999
- Master of Science, Univ of Bridgeport, 2001
- Bachelor of Science, Regent College, 1999
Dr. Datis Kharrazian is a Harvard Medical School trained researcher, clinical research scientist, academic professor, and a functional medicine health care provider. Dr. Kharrazian earned a Master of Medical Science degree (MMSc) in Clinical Investigation from Harvard Medical School, and is a member of the Harvard Medical Alumni Association and the American Association of Immunologists.
Today, Dr. Kharrazian’s clinical models of functional medicine are used by several academic institutions, and thousands of health care clinics and practices providers throughout the world.
He maintains a private practice near San Diego, California, and consults with patients from all over the world who are seeking non-pharmaceutical alternatives. His practice is focused on developing a personalized medical approach using diet, nutrition, and lifestyle approaches.
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