- 14 September 2022
Recovery from autoimmune disorders: the role of nutrition
Australia is seeing a dramatic increase in autoimmune diseases, with around 1 in 20 people experiencing at least one of these conditions.
Autoimmune disorders are clinically diverse. They share a fundamental aetiology where an individual’s immune system attacks the body’s own tissues. Around 80 autoimmune diseases have been identified including the common conditions such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. There are no definitive cures for any autoimmune disorders and reversal is difficult if serious tissue damage has occurred.
The role of the Western diet in the development of autoimmune diseases has received more attention over the last decade, including the use of nutrition in symptom reversal and potential remission.
This webinar explores how GPs and other health professionals can support their patients with autoimmune disorders to put this condition into remission through nutrition. Dr. Brooke Goldner, MD, presents compelling information on the role of nutrition and autoimmunity.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology leading to the development of autoimmune disorders.
- Identify at least three features of an eating pattern that can be beneficial for recovering from autoimmune disorders.
- List tools and techniques to support patients suffering from autoimmune conditions to transition to a whole food plant-based diet.
Speaker
Dr Goldner is a board certified medical doctor and the author of 3 best-selling books. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with honors for genetic research in leukemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA-Harbor Residency, and is the sole autoimmune professor for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University.
CPD hours
This activity is approved for:
- 2.5 CPD hours (Educational Activities) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- 2.5 PDP hours with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
- 2.5 CME hours with the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) toward the Lifestyle Medicine Maintenance of Certification (MOC).
CPD hours will be awarded upon viewing the webinar, completing a short quiz and reviewing two brief accompanying papers.
Access
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