12.5 Continuing Education Hours

The Emergence of Autoimmunology

– The Spectrum of Autoimmunity (normal, benign, pathogenic, clinical)

– Progressing from a normally functioning immune system to pathology

– Identifying the stages of autoimmunity (early signs and symptoms, presenting complaints, genetic weak links, urine and blood tests)

The Stages of Development in the Spectrum of Autoimmunity

– The Autoimmune Tautology

– The triad of development in autoimmune disease


– Identifying the vulnerability of disease development

– Signs and symptoms that may be clues of vulnerability and early development

– How to explain to patients the significance of their signs and symptoms

Identifying the Impact of Food Sensitivities on the Autoimmune Spectrum (Musculoskeletal, Hormonal and Neurological Conditions).

– Case Studies

– Understanding the mechanisms of molecular mimicry and cross-reactivity

– Understanding the current state of testing for celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and autoimmunity

– Introduction to the newest testing procedures and protocols to identify food sensitivities

– Why following a gluten-free diet is usually not enough to heal the intestinal permeability and eliminate systemic inflammation

The Determining Role of the Microbiome in Autoimmune Disease

– Development of autoimmune conditions links to food related disorders

– Differentiating food sensitivities, allergies, intolerances and their impact on musculoskeletal, neurological and hormonal conditions

– Repopulating a healthy microbiome

Recognizing, Identifying and Correcting the ‘Gateway’ in the Development of Autoimmune Disease – Intestinal Permeability

– An in-depth look into the microbiome and it’s affect on chronic and autoimmune disease development.

– Dietary and nutritional recommendations to correct pathogenic intestinal permeability

Predictive Autoimmunity  – “An Ounce of Prediction is Worth a Pound of Protocols”

– What is Predictive Autoimmunity

– Accurate prediction allows for prevention

– What tests to run

– How to explain to the patient the significance of these tests

– Asking patients/clients the right questions, tuning into visual clues

– Biochemical/functional testing to elucidate autoimmune components of symptoms; the appropriate use of elimination diets and tips for compliance

Review of Treatment Protocols to Address Compromised Intestinal Barrier Function, Compromised Gut Flora and Inflammation

– Engaging the patient in ‘arresting’ the autoimmune process

– Advice around appropriate language, visuals and analogies

Functional Lab Testing – When, why and how to use key functional lab tests

– In-depth look at key lab test markers, reference ranges and how to interpret

– How to educate client/patient about markers that may indicate dysfunction and healing opportunities in the body

Tools and Resources

– Handouts and Tools to educate your patient/client – provided in member resource center after course completion of course.

– CGPs receive ongoing educational webinar trainings and updates from Dr. O’Bryan on the latest research, lab testing, and protocols in the fields of wheat-related disorders and autoimmunity.