FUNCTIONAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
LEVEL I

Seminar Outline:

Day 1 - The Gut-Brain Continuum - Gene Bowman

8AM-9 AM

  1. The Gut-Brain Axis
    1. Anatomy/Physiology
    2. Hormonal communication
    3. Gastrointestinal pH
      1. pH dependant nutrients
      2. gut flora

9:15-10:45

  1. Measures of GI pH
    1. Telemetry capsule testing (Heidelberg technique) - demonstration with discussion of hypochlorhydria treatment options

11:00-noon- The Gut-Brain Continuum - Kayle and Steven Sandberg-Lewis

The practical details of emotions, attitude and breathing - and how they affect your patient's digestion
Review of physiology - secretion, blood flow and motility

  1. Changes in secretion under stress
    1. gastric
    2. gall bladder
    3. pancreas
    4. small bowel
    5. colon
  2. Changes in motility under stress
    1. gastric
    2. small bowel
    3. colon

12:00-1:00 Lunch


Day 1 - April 19th - Saturday afternoon

The Gut-Brain Continuum - Kayle and Steven Sandberg-Lewis

1:00-2:00 PM

  1. Changes in autonomic control during stress
    1. cortisol
    2. diaphragmatic/respiratory influences
    3. mastication and autonomic tone
    4. state of mind and autonomic tone
    5. unresolved emotions and digestion
      1. family of origin issues
      2. present day issues

2:00-3:00 PM Applied Psychophysiology Interventions -

  1. introductory demonstration/practicum
    1. Breath training/Resperate
    2. Open focus
    3. Alpha stim
    4. Biofeedback
      1. Handwarming
      2. EMG
      3. EDG
      4. Neurofeedback
      5. Heartmath/Stress Eraser
    5. Energetic psychology (expanded training will be presented in Level II seminar)
    6. Myofascial release

3:15-5:15 Functional Evaluation of the GI tract - S. Sandberg-Lewis, ND

  1. Chapman's reflexes - practicum
    1. Hiatal hernia
    2. Gastric secretion
    3. Pancreatic secretion
    4. Acute gall bladder
    5. Liver/chronic gall bladder
    6. Small intestine
    7. Colon by location
  2. Muscle testing - practicum
    1. Ileocecal valve
    2. Hiatal hernia
    3. The "Four Bodies"

Day 2 - Functional Evaluation of the GI tract - S. Sandberg-Lewis, ND

8AM - 8:15 AM Gastrotest capsule - demonstration and interpretation

8:15 - 10:00 AM GI health panel - explanation of individual tests

10:15- noon GI panel continued

12:00-1:00 Lunch

Day 2 - afternoon - Treatment/Improving Function - S. Sandberg-Lewis

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Treatment strategies

  1. Visceral manipulation - practicum
    1. Hiatal hernia syndrome
    2. Ileocecal valve syndrome
    3. Diaphragmatic/thoracic adhesions

3:15-5 PM Case presentations integrating lab, history, exam and treatment

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