Restoring the Gut-Liver Axis with Nutrition, Herbs, and Functional Medicine

DATE & TIME:
Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 8:00AM-5:00PM, Pacific Time

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
8 CEU/PDA/CPD accepted by CA #383 (Category 1), NCCAOM (4 AOM-OM, 2 AOM-CH, 2 AOM-BIO), FL (6 General, 2 Biomed), IL, TX (4 General, 2 Herbology, 2 Biomedicine), AHPRA, AFPA, BAcC, CTCMA, NZASA, NZRA

COURSE TYPE:
Live-Streamed CEU Webinar (Online)
**MUST ATTEND Live Webinar during the entire class time to receive CEU credit. No Exceptions.**

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this comprehensive course, you will learn how to assess and treat gut dysfunction using a holistic approach that integrates nutrition, Chinese herbal medicine, and functional medicine. By combining modern physiology, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) analysis, and whole-food nutrition, you will gain the skills needed to heal and seal the gut, ultimately restoring the crucial gut-liver axis. This course provides a deep dive into the root causes of digestive imbalances, offering practical strategies to restore optimal gut function and overall health.

The curriculum covers the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, the nervous system’s role in digestion, and parasympathetic techniques to optimize gut function. You will explore common gut dysfunctions such as hypochlorhydria, ulcers, dysbiosis, constipation, and leaky gut, learning how to acidify the stomach when necessary, repair the stomach lining, and support the gut organs effectively. The course will also highlight how poor fat digestion contributes to dysfunction and the role of binders in detoxification. From a functional medicine perspective, fasting strategies and nutritional interventions will be emphasized, alongside TCM-based approaches, including herbal formulations tailored to digestive healing.

Through case studies and real-world applications, you will develop the confidence to implement these integrative methods in clinical practice. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of how to balance the microbiome, support detox pathways, and restore digestive function through targeted supplementation and dietary strategies. A special bonus section will break down essential dietary principles, helping you navigate food choices for optimal gut health.

And this is just the beginning! Dr. Shark will dive into many more topics beyond this overview, offering deeper insights into digestive health, systemic healing, and clinical applications. Whether you're a practitioner looking to refine your diagnostic skills or someone seeking to optimize gut health from an integrative perspective, this course provides the essential tools to elevate your practice and achieve lasting results.

This is Part One of a transformative four-part series taught by Dr. Shark, where each class builds upon the last to deepen your expertise in TCM and functional medicine. For the best learning experience, it is recommended to take the series in chronological order.

• Part 2: Integrative Wellness: A Focus on Liver and Gut Detoxification
• Part 3: Integrative Wellness: A Focus on Autoimmune Management
• Part 4: Integrative Wellness: A Focus on Treating Dysautonomia, POTS, and Other Neurological Conditions

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Utilize modern physiological diagnostics and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) analysis to identify various forms of gut dysfunction.
• Examine the anatomy and physiology of the gut-liver axis and explore how disruptions in this relationship can lead to digestive and systemic health issues.
• Apply the principles of whole foods nutrition and herbal treatments to heal the gut and enhance digestive health.
• Integrate herbal treatments with nutritional strategies to improve gut function and restore the gut-liver axis effectively.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
For live webinars, you may cancel your registration up to 5 business days before the live event. A $25 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. All requests must be submitted in writing.

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