Online Event

Going Beyond the Diagnosis: Womans' Health and Autoimmune Disease

On Demand

Virtual / Online

$85

1 CE Hour

About This Event

Women face unique challenges due to their specific hormonal balance. It's been documented that women make up 78.8% of all diagnosed autoimmune cases. Why are women more prone to developing an autoimmune disease? How are women's hormonal imbalances being currently addressed?Spend an hour to learn some of the complex answers surrounding women's health and autoimmune. It's only when we have a better understanding of the "œwhy" that we can do a better job addressing "œwhat" they have and create positive lifelong changes.

Learning Objectives

•Explain the immunological and hormonal factors that contribute to the higher prevalence of autoimmune disease in women
•Identify the role of estrogen, progesterone, and other sex hormones in immune system regulation and autoimmune disease development
•Recognize how hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause affect autoimmune disease presentation and severity
•Evaluate current clinical approaches to addressing hormonal imbalances in female patients with autoimmune conditions
•Apply evidence-based assessment strategies to identify hormonal dysfunction in female chiropractic patients with autoimmune disease
•Develop patient-centered management strategies that consider the interplay between hormonal health and immune function

Speakers

Annette Schippel

Annette Schippel, DC, graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1998. Her passion for pediatrics and nutrition resulted in a large family practice with an emphasis on women, children, and clinical nutrition. Dr. Schippel’s reputation has brought her a continuing flow of patients from across the U.S. and even other countries. Her expertise in functional medicine has contributed to the success of her holistic practice and also allowed her to become a respected public health educator in her profession. Dr. Schippel has traveled the world teaching thousands of practitioners about functional endocrinology and its application for the patient. She has written and co-written numerous clinician manuals. Her expertise in this field has led to appearances as a guest speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Schippel was given the great honor of speaking at the 2014 International Health Management Forum. Dr. Schippel partnered with Dr. Doris Kutz-Compton in 2011 to start the Endocrine Wellness program.

Michael Krasnov

Dr. Michael Krasnov has been a chiropractor for 36 years, emphasizing sports injuries and performance enhancement. He served as the team chiropractor for the 1996 U.S. Olympic track and field team and has worked major track and field events. Dr. Krasnov is also a member of the sports medicine provider network for U.S.A. Swimming and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, reflecting his commitment to a physically active lifestyle.

Event Details

Start Date

On Demand

End Date

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Price

$85

CE Hours

1 hours

Format

Online / Virtual

Speakers

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