2024 Southeast Regional Integrative Medical Conference

2024 Southeast Regional Integrative Medical Conference is organized by North Carolina Integrative Medical Society (NCIMS) and will be held from Jun 14 - 15, 2024 at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America.

Topics Covered:
Cell Danger Response::
Timing is everything when it comes to identifying the most effective treatment pathway for trauma. Learn how proper sequencing of practices such as brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, and somatics increase effective use of protocols. Navigate the intricate relationship between cell danger response and nervous system healing for optimal patient outcomes.

Diagnosing and Treating Acute and Chronic Lyme and Associated Diseases:
Get a comprehensive functional medicine approach to Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases through this rare 3-part workshop with Dr. Richard Horowitz. He will share how to diagnose, screen and treat using novel short term treatment protocols with “persister” drug regimens and teach the 16-point MSIDS map to identify and treat overlapping sources of inflammation and downstream chronic illness.

Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals:
This 2-hour program is a foundation for the more advanced topics presented by Dr. Richard Horowitz during his 3-part intensive. Explore signs and symptoms of Lyme, Babesia, Bartonella, and other vector-borne infections, acute and chronic management of these infections, the intersection of mast cell activation syndrome and vector-borne infections and how to diagnose and address MCAS in these patients, and case presentations. Gain critical skills and resources to diagnose and treat these illnesses.

Missing and Misunderstood Oxalate Toxicity:
When patients consume what they understand to be healthy foods but then end up with oxalate exposure at toxic levels, it can be confusing and frustrating for patient and practitioner alike. Take the mystery out of oxalate toxicity! Gain insight into the how and why behind often misunderstood sources of oxalate exposure, and learn the latest evidence-based therapeutic recommendations of low oxalate diets as well as the need for supportive therapies.

Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know:
Have you encountered a “psychonaut” patient yet? These explorer patients may have you wondering about the therapeutic benefits and safety of psychedelics. Learn more about how non-ordinary states of consciousness can enhance healing, and become more confident in your ability to support patients who seek to explore the therapeutic use of psychedelics. Hear about current research in psychedelics that is creating a paradigm shift in the treatment of mental illness, trauma, and addiction.

Busting Myths About Hormone Replacement:
Learn what the latest data says about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy to ensure that patients get the most benefit with the least risk. We’ll cover special issues and considerations related to both men and women’s hormone health for optimal patient care.

Food of the Gods: Our Connection With the Natural World:
Traverse the concepts of healing, medicine and relating with renowned physician Dr. Patrick Hanaway. Through his extensive studies as a traditional medicine initiate and shaman, Patrick will explore how our connection with the natural world offers us practical support to reveal the root causes of imbalance in diet, nutrition and more. “Traditional” medicine takes on a new (yet ancient) and practical meaning as an adjunct system to the functional medicine matrix.

Insulin Resistance. From Testing to Treatment. Where the Research Stands Now:
Hear the newest research on assessing insulin resistance through blood work. This practical workshop will leave you with a protocol of nutritional supplements and a clear process to identify how to match patients with specific interventions to maximize outcomes.

Mast Cell Activation & the Root Cause Medicine Multiverse:
Looking for straightforward treatment plans for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome  that focus on the basics of diet, stress, sleep, toxins and hormones for your complex patients? Learn about the numerous presentations of MCAS and work through a case study for a deeper understanding of this intricate syndrome that you’ll be able to implement on Monday morning!

SIBO Masterclass:
Join North Carolina’s resident SIBO expert, Nicole DiNezza DC for this special SIBO masterclass! Identify lesser known root causes that contribute to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and learn how to design a root cause, multi-modality team approach to help patients conquer SIBO.

Interactive Case Challenges: Ultimate Synergy:
More than a case study, this is a case challenge! Solve chronic disease cases from a functional medicine or root cause approach designed by your practitioner team, assigned a system of the body to serve the lens through which you’ll develop your root cause approach and protocols. Be a part of creating ultimate synergy to produce one multi-faceted, yet cohesive solution. These fun and speedy case-solving sessions are sure to illustrate the power of integrative medicine.