Discover holistic approaches that can help you thrive…
In this informative Intensive, you’ll explore the complex realm of autoimmune conditions with the guidance of experienced clinical herbalists Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG), Alyssa Dalos, RH(AHG), MScR, Alison Birks, RH(AHG), and Lindsay Kluge, CNS, LDN. You’ll learn the physiological complexities of autoimmune concerns, including what autoimmunity encompasses, its contributing factors, and the root cause of autoimmunity.
By the end of the intensive, you’ll know which herbs, foods, and lifestyle habits can target the body systems involved in the most common autoimmune diseases—a proven strategy for not just coping with but thriving in spite of autoimmune conditions.
Session 1 | Understanding Autoimmunity
Explore how the immune system distinguishes self from non-self, what happens when immune tolerance breaks down, and how dysfunction leads to autoimmunity. You’ll learn which factors contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions and consider their prevalence and geographic distribution. You’ll examine dietary and lifestyle approaches, herbal immune modulation, and integration of these strategies alongside conventional treatment.
Session 2 | Common Autoimmune Conditions
You’ll dive into a clinical experience of autoimmunity and how to approach it from the holistic perspective of functional herbalism. You’ll examine many of the most commonly seen autoimmune conditions, including celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and type 1 diabetes, with step-by-step strategies to approach them with the most relevant herbs, foods, and lifestyle considerations. Then, take what you’ve learned from theory to practice with two autoimmunity case studies.
Session 3 | Herbal Considerations and a Materia Medica for Autoimmunity
Discover 12 herbs through mini monographs on specific herbal actions as they apply to autoimmunity, including ideal preparation methods and dosing. You’ll delve into critical distinctions in understanding which autoimmune herbs are appropriate and when, including the foundations of immune physiology, immune modulation, adaptogens, and inflammation modulators.
Session 4 | Additional Resources
Explore a curated collection of trusted resources on autoimmunity, including scientific studies, conference lectures, cookbooks, and more, with an emphasis on integrative and herbal approaches. These resources offer further opportunities to deepen your understanding of this nuanced topic and continue learning about the impact herbs can have on autoimmunity.
