Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules® (APM) Immune

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This module will focus on chronic inflammation, systemic influences on the immune system, and the consequent dysfunction that may ensue. The Immune APM will supply clinicians with an in-depth understanding of underlying immune mechanisms and offer effective interventions to use even in the absence of a conventional diagnosis.

+ What you will learn at the Immune conference
  • Identify different types of chronic inflammation and apply personalized treatments. 
  • Recognize that chronic inflammation is a root cause of nearly every chronic disease and achieve better outcomes by addressing it. 
  • Better diagnose systemic inflammation by recognizing subtle and often overlooked elements in the history and evaluation.  
  • Determine the root causes of each patient’s chronic inflammation to personalize treatment.  
  • Explain in plain language to patients how immune dysfunction is contributing to their current conditions to help motivate them and improve adherence. 
  • Identify subtle and often overlooked clues on conventional and advanced laboratory biomarkers that indicate inflammation or immune dysfunction. 
  • Develop more personalized treatments for chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction for each patient that include dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, and nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and botanical treatments. 
+ Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

View the 2024 Core Program Exhibitor Prospectus for details on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities. For any questions or to discuss further, please contact the IFM Exhibiting Manager at exhibiting@ifm.org.

Live Stream Icon  2024 Immune Conference, Europe

8-10 November, 2024    

  • Livestreamed Conference  Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
  • Up to 21 CPD Available
  • Module content comprises recorded presentations that will be
    rebroadcast as a livestream

Register Now: 8-10 November, 2024 (GMT)

2025 Immune  

March 17 - May 15, 2025      

  • This module is offered as 60-day online cohort course! Learn at your own pace with the support of IFM facilitators and educators.
  • CME / CE available 
Register Now: March 17 - May 15, 2025

 

Understanding Immune Dysfunction

The Many Faces of Immune Dysregulation and Chronic Inflammation: Chronic Infections, Atopy, and Autoimmune Disorders

The innate immune system is the gatekeeper for coordinating the body’s entire immune response, and over the last decade, a growing body of knowledge on the clinical impacts of unbalanced innate immunity has begun to make an impact in the treatment of immune-related disorders. Functional medicine teaches that immune imbalance, while often resulting from a genetic disposition and environmental factors, will generally arise in the context of one or more of the following: the habitual consumption of a proinflammatory diet; food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances; microbial infections; hormonal imbalances; nutritional insufficiencies; and xenobiotic exposure. How can dietary and lifestyle modifications help return the immune system to a state of balance? Learn more below.

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Immune Related Articles

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A Rise in Antinuclear Antibodies
Autoantibody testing may offer a proactive window for the prevention of some autoimmune conditions, as elevated levels may precede clinical symptoms.
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Understanding Immune Health & Resilience

Immune system function is influenced by a range of factors unique to each patient, including diet, microbial makeup, sleep habits, and stress levels.

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Migraine, Mast Cells, & Histamine

What is the role of mast cells and histamine in migraine etiology and how can understanding neuroinflammation inform targeted lifestyle therapies?

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The Microbiome & Immune-Related Diseases

Reciprocal cross-talk between the gut microbiome and cells in the intestinal mucosal immune system influence states of health, disease, and dysbiosis across all developmental stages of life.

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Treating Age-Induced Immune Dysfunction
As patients age, alterations in the immune system may increase susceptibility to autoimmune diseases, cancer, and chronic tissue inflammation.

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Benefits of Meditation
Meditation may decrease physiological markers of stress in a range of populations. What are the connections between the brain, stress, and inflammation?

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