Restorative Medicine Virtual Workshop

Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Autoimmune Diseases:
A Comprehensive Naturopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Join Dr. Eugene Zampieron, a leading expert in naturopathic medicine, for an in-depth exploration of the complex and often misunderstood causes of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren’s syndrome, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Dr. Zampieron will begin by examining the immune system dysfunction that causes the body to attack itself, a concept first identified by Nobel laureate Paul Ehrlich as “horror autotoxicus.”

The workshop will cover a wide array of potential triggers for autoimmunity, including hormonal imbalances, oxidative stress, microbial infections, environmental toxins, and genetic predispositions. Dr. Zampieron will also review the latest scientific theories on the pathogenesis of autoimmune conditions and discuss methods to identify these root causes in individual patients. The latter two-thirds of the workshop will provide an abundance of clinical pearls, focusing on evidence-based natural therapies for both addressing the underlying triggers and managing symptoms such as pain and physical impairment.

Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the underlying causes of complex autoimmune diseases and practical strategies for treating both the root causes and symptoms in clinical practice. There will be generous Q & A time near the end of the workshop, with Dr. Michael Friedman joining Dr. Zampieron to answer questions.

Key Topics Covered:

• Hormonal Alterations: Exploring sex-linked theories and the role of estrogen in autoimmune diseases.
• Immune System Dysregulation: Excessive complement activity and abnormal immune responses.
• Oxidative Stress: The impact of reactive oxygen species on autoimmune pathogenesis.
• Gut Health and Dysbiosis: The role of gut microbes in triggering and spreading autoimmune responses.
• Pathogens and Toxins: The influence of environmental insults and stealth pathogens on immune dysfunction.
• Natural Treatment Strategies: Endocrine support, immune modulation, pathogen destruction, and pain relief through natural therapies.

When & Where

Join us for this virtual program on Saturday,January 11, 2025, 10:30am-1:30pm EST

Naturopathic Doctors and Chiropractors (in certain states): Earn 3 CE, including .5 Pharmacology CE. See Registration Tab for more information.

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Faculty

Eugene Zampieron, ND, RH(AHG) (aka DrZ) is a highly respected naturopathic physician, herbalist, author, ethnobotany researcher, and professor. His extensive knowledge of plants and their medicinal properties has made him a sought-after expert in the field of natural medicine and autoimmune disease. He was one of the founding fathers of the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine and has trained hundreds of naturopathic doctors and physicians internationally. Dr Z's work has been recognized by the Canadian Naturopathic Doctors Development Center, which named him one of the best and most innovative naturopathic doctors for 2016, and he won the national NMSA beacon award in 2019. A recent documentary was made on his life studying the ethnomedicine of Jamaica.

Naturopathic physician Dr. Michaël Friedman is author of the recent book There’s No Pill for This: A Naturopathic Physician’s Personal Prescription for Managing Multiple Sclerosis (Chelsea Green, 2020). He is the founder of the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine and the Journal of Restorative Medicine. He also creates and formulates herbal and nutritional supplements, and is cofounder and president of the Restorative Formulations supplement company. He is the author of the medical textbook Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology, a contributing author of Evidence-Based Approach to Restoring Thyroid Health, and co-author of Healing Diabetes. He has treated patients with illnesses ranging from lymphoma to liver cancer, achieving remarkable results that have been published in several medical journals. He lives with his family in Vermont, USA.