Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
Optimizing Epigenetic Expression: Focus on Autoimmunity
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald explains the basics of methylation and epigenetics, and continues further along that path to cover ways that these factors play a role in the development of, and reversal of, autoimmune disease and other chronic conditions.
- When (and how) Dr. Fitzgerald recommends starting to work on optimizing epigenetic expression when someone is thinking about having kids
- When blindly supplementing high dose methyl donors, such as B12 and folate, might not be in our best interest
- Dietary choices that will support optimal methylation status and genetic expression
- The role of stress and trauma (physical or emotional) regarding methylation and systemic inflammation
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Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND is a thought-leader in Functional Medicine. She received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, completed post-doctorate training in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Laboratory (now Genova Diagnostics) and is certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Through her clinical practice, lectures, webinars and writings she helps individuals, often with complex, chronic conditions, recover from illness and find their optimal health.
Dr. Fitzgerald is passionate about advancing the knowledge of Functional Medicine and sharing her expertise and guidance with other practicing physicians and healthcare providers in her Clinic Immersion Program. She has contributed to/edited three functional medicine textbooks including the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Textbook for Functional Medicine. She co-authored an eBook, The Methylation Diet and Lifestyle, and is currently conducting a research study in epigenetics using the MDL program. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and blogs regularly for professionals and consumers at www.drkarafitzgerald.com. Dr. Fitzgerald is also on faculty at The Institute for Functional Medicine.
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Michael Roesslein
Michael Roesslein is a co-founder of Rebel Health Tribe, a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach and holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion. He has spent the last 10 years as a trainer, coach, educator, and speaker at several national conferences and summits.
You Will Get Clarity On:
- The basic physiology of autoimmunity – what happens, how, and why?
- The roles food play in regard to autoimmunity (potential trigger and important for recovery!)
- Where to start with functional lab testing for suspected autoimmune disease
- How generally thought-to-be “safe” foods can trigger an autoimmune reaction against our own tissues
- Sources of hidden toxins in your home and/or workplace that can contribute to systemic inflammation and an imbalanced immune system
- The Cell Danger Response – and what this newly discovered physiological occurrence means for autoimmunity
- How hidden, chronic infections can trigger systemic inflammation and autoimmunity – and some solutions to dealing with these pathogens
- Genetic predisposition and what can be done to alter your gene expression (epigenetics) in a positive way
- How EMF saturation can “wake up” hidden infections and trigger autoimmunity for many people
- Stress and emotional trauma as powerful drivers of autoimmune conditions (and what to do about it)
- How our microbiome “trains” and modulates our immune system, what happens when it becomes damaged or imbalanced, and how to fix it
- How our separation nature harms our physiology – and ways to regain that sacred connection
- Cutting-edge technologies driving powerful new therapies for the treatment of autoimmunity and other chronic health conditions
- The role of the brain and nervous system when it comes to chronic inflammation and autoimmunity
- How cortisol (yes, that cortisol!) is essential for your body’s efforts to destroy autoimmune cells – and how to optimize it
- Many ways that hormonal birth control use can contribute to autoimmunity, and how to repair any damage after the pill