A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Eczema: The Gut-Skin Connection
While eczema is a complicated disease with multiple underlying pathologies, there is abundant evidence that a large part of the underlying root cause of eczema stems from gut microbiome dysfunction.
In this presentation, Dr. Julie Greenberg will share the latest published research on the gut-skin connection and provide an overview of how to use the GI-MAP stool test to treat the root cause of eczema.
Eczema doesn't just affect infants and kids; many people suffer from it well into adulthood. Dr. Greenberg will present several eczema case studies with before and after photos and lab results. Attendees will leave this talk with an arsenal of new evidence-based clinical tools to confidently treat their patients' most challenging eczema problems using functional medicine.
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GI-MAP Gut-Skin Patterns included:
- GI-MAP Gut Pattern Reflecting Barrier Permeability
- GI-MAP Patterns Associated with Skin Manifestations
Author Julie Greenberg, ND, AHG
Dr. Julie Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) who specializes in integrative dermatology. She is the founder of The Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology Inc., a holistic clinic that treats skin and hair problems by addressing gut microbiome dysfunction.
Dr. Greenberg has launched a medical education website at RootCauseDermatology.com to train functional medicine practitioners on how to find and treat the root cause of a wide array of dermatological conditions using her cutting-edge approach.
Dr. Greenberg holds degrees from Northwestern University (BA), Stanford University (MBA) and Bastyr University (ND). She teaches dermatology courses at naturopathic medical schools and is a highly sought-after speaker at conferences across the U.S. on the topics of hair, skin, and nails.
The opinions expressed in this presentation are the author's own. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for personal advice provided by a doctor or other qualified health care professional. Patients should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a health or fitness problem or disease. Patients should always consult with a doctor or other health care professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.
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