Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) - Huntington Beach

Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) is organized by The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and would be held during Mar 13 - 17, 2017 at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, California, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event basically for healthcare practitioners. This CME Conference has been approved with a maximum of 34.25 hours of CME credits offering.

An epidemic of chronic disease threatens to compromise the health of our population and the effectiveness and economics of our healthcare system. AFMCP teaches healthcare practitioners to more effectively integrate science, research, and clinical insights to treat and prevent disease and maintain health. AFMCP integrates these approaches through the Functional Medicine Matrix Model (an innovative and practical assessment tool) and the emphasis on a therapeutic partnership between patient and practitioner.

Topics :

• Gastrointestinal dysfunction and its links to chronic disease
• Nutritionally focused assessment and treatment
• Food sensitivities, allergies, and intolerances
• Inflammation and immune dysregulation
• Toxins, toxicity, and impaired biotransformation
• Insulin resistance and cardiometabolic syndrome
• Hormonal imbalance including adrenal, thyroid, and sex hormones
• Oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and fatigue