The Gut–Brain Connection in Chronic Disease: Rethinking Root Causes

Sponsored Morning Symposium

Friday, February 21
7:30am – 8:30am

This presentation will explore the often-hidden root cause of chronic illness, brain inflammation. It will also provide strategies for managing both acute and chronic symptoms across multiple body systems.

Learning Objective #1: Discuss the long-term systemic impacts and functional complications arising from brain inflammation.

Learning Objective #2: Outline steps for identifying hidden causes of brain inflammation through patient history and clinical presentation.

Learning Objective #3: Review current research, case studies, and treatment approaches for managing chronic symptoms linked to brain inflammation.

Speakers

James Munro, ND
 

James Munro, ND, started his higher education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, earning a degree in biology with a focus on pre-medical studies. He then graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR, with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, completed his residency in integrative medicine at Progressive Medical in Atlanta, GA, and started his own self-named private practice, Dr. James Munro, LLC. Dr. Munro currently serves as the medical director and senior director of innovation for XYMOGEN, helping to develop and produce professional formulas and services that provide quality supplements to healthcare practitioners and their patients. Dr. Munro’s commitment to top-quality care extends beyond the clinic, as he regularly presents at conferences nationwide and engages a wide audience on social media. Through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, he shares his expertise to empower others, driven by a deep passion for helping people feel better tomorrow than they do today.

Cheryl Burdette, ND
 

Cheryl Burdette, ND, received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. She is the director of education and the naturopathic residency program at Progressive Medical; the founder and educational director of a functional laboratory, Precision Point Diagnostics; a partner at TheraDura; and the education director for XYMOGEN. Dr. Burdette serves on independent IRBs, giving feedback concerning various studies in integrative medicine. She is also involved in study design and translational research, has lectured extensively internationally, and is a chapter author in the book Laboratory Evaluations of Molecular Medicine. Her passions are teaching the practices of integrative and naturopathic medicine and increasing awareness of evidence-based natural therapies. 

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