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Advanced Practitioner Forum 2024

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09:00
  1. Welcome from the Co-Chairs
    The Gielgud
    5 mins
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    Speakers
    Indra Barathan
    Indra Barathan, Medically Trained Doctor and Functional Medicine Practitioner, President of BCFM
    Meleni Aldridge
    Meleni Aldridge
09:05
  1. Reclaim Your Immune System: Advanced Clinical Strategies for Post-viral Fatigue Syndromes and PASC
    The Gielgud
    50 mins
    Patients are increasingly seeking help from Integrative and Nutrition-focused practitioners for post-pandemic symptoms and cognitive issues. Recent estimates show that 5–30% of the population experiences post-COVID conditions, with over 200 connected symptoms. In Dr. Kristi's session, she delves into sub-phenotypes of PASC, exploring hypotheses related to viral persistence, mitochondrial dysfunction, immune dysregulation, organ injury, and microbiome challenges.
    Speakers
    Kristi Morlan-Hughes
    Kristi Morlan-Hughes, Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Physician, Owner of DocereVita Clinic and Natural Medicine Dispensary & Educator and Chief Medical Education Officer NutriDyn
09:55
  1. Exploring Tumour Immune Microenvironment
    The Gielgud
    50 mins
    The Tumor Immune Microenvironment is a complex ecosystem containing adaptive and innate immune system with tumor-promoting and anti-tumoral roles. Navigating and understanding these characteristics within the TME is critical for both diagnosis and an individualized treatment strategy design.
    Speakers
    Wafaa Abdel-Hadi
    Wafaa Abdel-Hadi, Clinical Oncologist & Functional Medicine Doctor, International Speaker, Researcher and the Founder of AWARE Clinic, Egypt
10:45
  1. Coffee Break
    The Gielgud
    45 mins
    Time to visit the Exhibition
11:30
  1. Fuelling the Fight: The Critical Interplay of Metabolism and Immune Function in Metabolic Immunity
    The Gielgud
    50 mins

    This presentation explores the complex relationships between the immune system, metabolic processes, and the impacts of nutrition and lifestyle. It covers the basics of immune functionality, the critical role of metabolic pathways, and how dietary and lifestyle choices can enhance immune efficiency. Exploring recent research, the talk offers practical strategies for integrating non-pharmacological interventions to improve immune health through personalized dietary and lifestyle modifications.

    Speakers
    Michael Ash
    Michael Ash, a Retired Registered Osteopath (2022), Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist and part time farmer with 40 years of clinical experience, including founding and then running a large, successful integrated medicine clinic.
12:20
  1. Oestrogens and immune function
    The Gielgud
    50 mins

    Oestrogens are a family of hormones and each of the forms produces unique effects on the immune system. Understanding the complexities of the immune system and its interactions with oestrogens is essential for every practitioner to optimize the health of their female patients.

     

    Speakers
    Felice Gersh
    Felice Gersh, A Board-certified Physician in both OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine and a Globally-recognised Expert on Women's Hormones, Gut Microbiome, and Circadian Rhythm, USA
13:10
  1. Lunch Break
    The Gielgud
    80 mins
    Time to visit the Exhibition
14:30
  1. Smarty Plants for Immune Intelligence: Phytochemicals for Internal Defense
    The Gielgud
    50 mins

    Being in balance with nature is an essential element for immune system function. An individual can harmonize with natural rhythms and biomes through plant communication, often referred to as xenohormesis. In this presentation, the emerging molecular and clinical science of plants and their phytonutrients will be discussed relative to their effects on the immune system, along with the practical application of foods, dietary supplements, assessments, and tools for clients to implement a nature-based, plant-enriched life.

    Speakers
    Deanna Minich
    Deanna Minich, Dr Deanna Minich, Nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author, currently serving as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health, USA
15:20
  1. Creating Resilience - Toxins, Immunity and the Genetic Ecosystem Across the Lifespan
    The Gielgud
    50 mins
    Learn personalised and precise nutrition and lifestyle interventions based on select gene variants and micro/macronutrient analysis in the preconception and pregnancy time periods, with particular focus on toxic exposure and immune function. Recognise the empowering physiologic and economic impact of such a programme on generational health and resilience with reduction in non-communicable diseases (NCD).
    Speakers
    Leslie Stone
    Leslie Stone, Medical Doctor & Functional Medicine Practitioner with a fellowship in surgical obstetrics, USA
    Emily Rydbom
    Emily Rydbom, Certified Nutrition Consultant, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Certified Nutrition Professional, USA
16:10
  1. Featured
    Small Molecules with Big Effects: Peptides and Nucleotides for Immune Resilience and Longevity
    The Gielgud
    50 mins

    Two groups of small molecules, widely neglected in nutritional practice, produced both endogenously and consumed from exogenous sources, are increasingly recognised as critical modulators of processes governing both our immune response and longevity. Find out how levels of each small molecule group can be modulated in ways that can optimise psychoneuroimmunological function, gene expression and telomerase activity.   

    Speakers
    Robert Verkerk PhD
    Robert Verkerk PhD, Founder, Executive & Scientific Director, Alliance for Natural Health International and USA
2500+
Attendees
140+
Exhibitors
70+
Workshops
140+
Speakers

Organised by Progressive Communications Ltd in association with The College of Medicine:

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With thanks to our Gold Exhibitors:

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MitaCell Wellness
Hue Light UK
Tyent
ProVen Biotics
Venn Healthcare
Keto-Mojo
Nelsons
Nordic Laboratories
Pharma Nord
Pure Encapsulations UK
Weleda

With thanks to our Silver Exhibitors:

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L-Nutra Health
Kaneka Medical Europe
Altruvita
Health Coaches Academy
Terranova
IntelxxDNA
The Coach Firm
123 Wellbeing
Protina
Regenerus Laboratories
Rayonex Biomedical
lipolife
Bristol Fungarium
Joy Wisdom Trust
Joy Wisdom Allonus Training
CardioVision Care
Goldman Laboratories
Pure Maintenance UK
Nuchido TIME+
YorkTest
NAD+ AT HOME
OMED Health
Tigon GB
Ancient + Brave
Wild Nutrition
Nutri-Link
BodyBio
Herrens Mark
BioCare
ArminLabs & AONM
Hifas da Terra
KBMO Diagnostics
The Really Healthy Company
Bare Biology
Biogena
Bioresonance GB
CNSLab
Lifecode GX
Helixor
Invivo
Iscador AG
Lamberts Healthcare Ltd.
Vibrant Wellness
Viridian Nutrition
Cytoplan
Oxford Healthspan
Colab Services
BOIRON

With thanks to our Supporters:

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AFNAT France
Alliance for Natural Health International
Association of Reflexologists
BCFM College of Functional Medicine
British Acupuncture Council
British Association for Holistic Medicine & Health Care
British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
British Association of Therapeutic Hypnotists & NLP Practitioners
British Herbal Medicine Association
British Medical Acupuncture Society
British Network for Functional Medicine (BNFM)
British Reflexology Association
British Society for Ecological Medicine (BSEM)
British Society for Integrative Oncology (BSIO)
British Society of Lifestyle Medicine
CAREA
Clinical Education
College of Medicine and Integrative Health
College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy
Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council
CThA Complementary Therapists Association
EFT International
ESCOP The European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy
European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners
European Society for Integrative Medicine
FENS - Federation of European Nutrition Societies
Food for the Brain Foundation
General Council and Register of Naturopaths
General Hypnotherapy Register
General Hypnotherapy Standards Council
General Naturopathic Council
Healing Hands Network
Herbal Reality
International Federation of Aromatherapists
International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists
Lifestyle Health Foundation
MBOG
McTimoney Chiropractic Association
National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM)
National Institute of Medical Herbalists
Naturopathic Nutrition Association
Nutritious Minds Trust
Penny Brohn UK
Portuguese Society of Integrative Medicine (SPMI)
Public Health Collaboration
Real Food Campaign
Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Research Council for Complementary Medicine
SA Society of Integrative Medicine NPC
The British Register of Complementary Practitioners (BRCP)
The Complementary Medical Association
The Faculty of Homeopathy
The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
The Herbal Alliance
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION)
The Minded Institute
The Nutrition Collective
The Nutrition Network
The Primary Care and Community Neurology Society
The UK Confederation of Hypnotherapy Organisations (UKCHO)
UK & International Health Coaching Association
Yes to Life
Yoga in Healthcare Alliance
Yoga Therapy Association

 

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