MODULE VIII – Weight Management / Nutrition / Integrative Cancer Therapies
OBJECTIVES
Learn the role of nutrition in maintaining optimal health as the patient ages
Explore and understand the concept ofdrug induced nutrient depletion
Understand the relationships among the biotransformation enzyme systems
Learn the common warning signs indicating that toxicity may be a factor for the patient
Discuss the roles of physical, psychological, and spiritual health in Metabolic and Anti-Aging Medicine
Learn essential, conditionally essential, and non-essential amino acids and symptoms of amino acid deficiencies
Understand the risk factors and new treatment plans for osteoporosis
Identify pharmaceutical inhibitors of phase 1 cytochrome P450 enzymes
Learn treatment modalities for the dietary and nutritional support of detoxification
Understand metallothioneins and genetic polymorphisms
Learn the function of fatty acids in the body
Learn disease processes that have amino acid deficiencies as an antecedent and treatments
Identify the diseases that can be treated with fatty acid replacement
Understand that fatty acid intake can change the amount of medication that a patient may need
Discuss new pain control options used in Metabolic and Anti-Aging Medicine
Understandthat fatty acids may have profound effects on the network of inflammatory mediators altering prostanoid synthesis, PPAR activity, and the response to cytokines
Review the basic concepts behind the disciplines of metabolomics and nutrigenomics
Define the critical steps involved in signal transduction and intracellular signaling, with emphasis on transmembrane receptors, intracellular kinases, transcription factors and DNA response elements
Learn how DNA expression can be modified by specific dietary and lifestyle factors
Learn basic pathophysiology of thyroid metabolism as it relates to cardiac function
Evaluate the current myths regarding thyroid replacement therapy
Know how thyroid deficiency can directly relate to cardiac disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmia and heart failure
Identify the role that genomics, pharmacogenomics, proteomics, and nutrigenomics has in Metabolic and Anti-Aging Medicine
Look at a patient-centric system of healthcare that addresses biochemical individuality and genetic uniqueness to improve health and function of the patient
Learn the relationships among the biotransformation enzyme systems
Gain an understanding of current knowledge regarding the biotransformation and elimination of environmental toxins and the scientific basis supporting the use of nutrients and plant-derived factors for enhancing these processes as a strategy for treating toxin-related disease and improving overall health
Understand the value of and testing options for a preconception medical evaluation