Module 1 - Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) – Clinical Issues and Comorbid Conditions:

• The role of Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in chronic gastrointestinal problems.

• SIBO and its comorbid conditions.

• SIBO and its relation to other chronic health disorders.

• Common causes of SIBO (intro):

      – Including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection – testing, pathogenicity and treatment. 

• The pathogenicity of SIBO (intro).

• The basics of SIBO testing – why the right diagnostic tests are so important in the diagnosis.

Module #2 – Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) – Diagnostic Testing and Laboratory Reviews:

• Lactulose and its mechanism of action.

• Glucose and its mechanism of action.

• Correctly performing SIBO tests.

• Interpreting Lactulose SIBO Profiles.

• Interpreting Glucose SIBO Profiles.

• Hydrogen versus Methane dominant SIBO.

• Reading between the lines of inconclusive SIBO tests.

• Correlating the lab tests to a person’s symptoms.

Module #3 – Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) – The Pathogenicity of SIBO and Addressing Five Core Elements of SIBO for Successful Treatment:

• Pathogenicity of SIBO, including Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) dysfunction, cytolethal distending toxin (CDT), autoimmunity and total gut dysfunction. 

• The role of digestion in SIBO.

• The role of mucosal immunity in SIBO.

• Microbiome imbalance in SIBO.

• The role of the large intestine, liver, gallbladder and bile acids in SIBO.

• The role of binding agents in SIBO treatment. 

Module #4 – Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) – Comprehensive Antimicrobial Treatment and Additional Necessary Interventions:

• The role of antibiotic therapy for SIBO.

• Natural botanical and other supplement interventions for SIBO. 

• Supplements and other interventions for addressing the five key elements of SIBO treatment – Digestion, motility, bacterial overgrowth reduction, intestinal toxin adsorption and colonic elimination. 

• Constipation remedies and die-off prevention.

• The critical role of dietary intervention in SIBO (intro).

• Not everything that appears as SIBO is SIBO – other clinical considerations beyond SIBO (intro). 

Module #5 – Dietary Intervention for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO):

• The role of dietary intervention in improving chronic gastrointestinal disorders associated with SIBO and other chronic digestive problems.

• Overview of Special Diets:

-Food IgG Elimination

-Gluten Intolerance versus Celiac Disease

-The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)

-Gut Associated and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS)

-FODMAPS Diet

-SIBO Specific 

Module #6 – Other Common Gastrointestinal Disorders, e.g. Chronic Candida - Emphasis on The Organic Acids Test (OAT) and Evaluation for Fungal (candida, mold) Metabolic Toxicity.

• Integrative and functional medicine laboratory testing for chronic GI disorders.

• In-depth analysis of candida toxicity and why a practitioner cannot solely rely on stool or blood testing for the detection of chronic candida. 

• Correlating findings on the Organic Acids Test (OAT) from Great Plains Laboratory to those on a stool pathogen screen and/or comprehensive digestive stool analysis.

• Treatment options and protocols using prescription antifungals and natural remedies, including treatment approaches for mild, moderate, and severe candida overgrowth. 

Module #7 – The Gastrointestinal Pathogen Screen and Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis in Digestive System Assessment with Emphasis on Commonly Encountered Parasitic Infections:

• The role of gastrointestinal pathogen screening and interpretation of findings. 

• The role of comprehensive digestive system analysis and interpretation of findings w/emphasis on markers of digestive inflammation and dysfunction. 

• Common parasitic and amoebic infections, including Blastocystis hominis, Cryptosporidium parvum, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia.

• Antibiotic and botanical interventions for successful clinical outcomes.

Module #8 - The Role of Clostridia Bacteria in Digestive and Non-Digestive Health Problems – Integrating Information from the Organic Acids and Stool Pathogen Tests:

• Clostridia bacteria and various health problems.

• Clostridia difficile overview – it’s more than just a gastrointestinal disease-causing pathogen.

• Clostridia bacteria toxins and how they negatively affect the brain and nervous system.

• HPHPA and 4-cresol toxins from clostridia bacteria as a culprit for dopamine neurotransmitter inhibition.

• Clostridia and mitochondrial dysfunction.

• Treatment options – medications, natural remedies and protocols.

Module #9 – Digestive System Detoxification as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach for Complex Patients or Clients:

• What to do when testing is inclusive, but your patient/client still has gastrointestinal symptoms.

• How to incorporate a bowel detoxification program to improve the clinical outcome of your complicated patient/client.

• Step by step guide to bowel detoxification

• What supplements to use including botanicals, detox drinks, etc.

• What complications can occur with a detox, and how to manage common problems in doing a bowel detoxification program. 

Bonus Module:

“How To Interpret a Great Plains Laboratory Organic Acids Test (OAT)” – Pre-recorded lecture presentation.