Laboratory testing is one of the most powerful tools the practitioner can avail themselves of in order to promote true healing. The correct selection of tests and their interpretation is critical in developing an individualized nutritional support protocol for each patient. In this talk, Dr. Schauss will discuss how to select the most appropriate tests based on a range of clinical presentations and how to interpret and act upon them in order to get the best clinical results possible.

Mark Schauss, MBA, DB is an internationally acclaimed lab expert who has spent the past twenty years creating clinically applicable interpretive reports for laboratory tests. In his two decades of research, Dr. Schauss has gained comprehensive insight into a range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, autism, ADHD, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as an array of other health problems. As lead developer of two US patents on disease patterning and medical diagnostic systems, Dr. Schauss has led a team to develop an interpretive laboratory report known as LabAssist™. He has lectured internationally from South America to Europe to Asia as well in the U.S and Canada on laboratory testing, environmental toxicity, and has worked closely with hundreds of practitioners on the clinical application of the unique biochemical metabolic testing. Dr. Schauss is the author of the recently published book, Achieving Victory Over a Toxic World.

Robert will review the latest findings in clinical nutrition in the treatment of a wide range of ailments from both his practice and the research literature.

Robert Crayhon, MS, CN, has been called "one of the top ten nutritionists in the country" by Self magazine. He is the author of four books, including Robert Crayhon’s Nutrition Made Simple (Evans 1994) and The Carnitine Miracle. (Evans 1998) Robert also co-wrote Dr. Atkins Vitanutrient Solution (Simon and Schuster 1998). Robert has been published in the New York Times, and the peer-reviewed literature, and has produced over 70 hours of educational CDs for health care practitioners on the latest findings in nutritional biochemistry and their clinical applications. Robert was educated at Colgate University, Oberlin College, and is a nationally certified nutritionist through the National Institute of Nutrition Education, and did graduate work in nutrition at the Union Institute.

In this presentation, Dietrich will present the latest findings on detoxifying and healing the body from mercury, lead, and a range of other toxins. He will give extensive practical advice on how to approach the healing of chronically-ill patients in a step-wise fashion.

Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, is founder of the American Academy of Neural Therapy (www.neuraltherapy.com), Medical Director of the Institute of Neurobiology, and lead clinician at the Comprehensive Medical Center of Bellevue, Washington. He has been synthesizing traditional and alternative medicine for more than 32 years. Known worldwide for his successful treatment of chronic pain and illness, Dr. Klinghardt’s holistic technique combines Neural Therapy with principles of non-surgical orthopedic medicine. His unique approach to diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders on both the functional-physical and mental-emotional levels is achieved by healing the body on every level.

In Germany, Dr. Klinghardt studied medicine, acupuncture and homeopathy. After earning his medical degree, he studied psychology, conducting three years of research on the dysfunction in autoimmune disorders at Albert Ludwig University in Freiberg, and earned a PhD for his work on the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Klinghardt selected the involvement of the autoimmune system and collagen in vascular diseases as the topic for his PhD thesis. Dr. Klinghardt currently resides in Bellevue, WA, where he treats patients and teaches workshops on his healing methods. He also offers workshops throughout the United States and Europe. His published papers and lectures can be found at: www.Klinghardt.org.

Several thousand years ago this system of applied philosophy emerged in Patanjali’s famous yoga sutras. This system is the basis for Dr. Klinghardt’s integrative healing system that he has developed over his career and that he uses with such success in his practice. The physical body is the realm of the five senses. The main cause of illness on this level today is - aside from structural injury - the plethora of biochemical problems caused by environmental toxicity.

The most important injury is the critical physiological change of the inner milieu. As a consequence a multitude of microbes establish their housekeeping inside of us (molds, Borrelia and co-infections, viruses, mycoplasma and parasites). Balancing the biochemistry is merely a symptomatic treatment. Detoxification and treatment of the opportunistic infections often give the longed-for long term results. In his lecture, Dietrich will discuss the most important issues, diagnostic methods and positive practical solutions on each level. The lecture is intended to help practitioners to comfortably look beyond biochemistry to nutrition on the higher levels.

Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, is founder of the American Academy of Neural Therapy (www.neuraltherapy.com), Medical Director of the Institute of Neurobiology, and Lead Clinician at the Comprehensive Medical Center – all located in Bellevue, Washington. He has been synthesizing traditional and alternative medicine for more than 32 years.

Internationally known for his successful treatment of chronic pain and illness, Dr. Klinghardt’s holistic technique combines Neural Therapy with principles of non-surgical orthopedic medicine. His unique approach to diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders on both the functional-physical and mental-emotional levels recognizes that health is significantly influenced by and dependent upon:

•    A balanced and well-functioning autonomic nervous system.
•    A healthy mind that creates a balanced emotional state.
•    A supportive system of relationships within current and past generations of the family structure.

In Germany, Dr. Klinghardt studied medicine, acupuncture and homeopathy. After earning his medical degree, he studied psychology, conducting three years of research on the dysfunction in autoimmune disorders at Albert Ludwig University in Freiberg, and earned a PhD for his work on the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Klinghardt selected the involvement of the autoimmune system and collagen in vascular diseases as the topic for his PhD thesis.

Dr. Klinghardt currently resides in Bellevue, WA, where he treats patients and teaches workshops on his healing methods. He also offers workshops throughout the United States and Europe.  His published papers and lectures can be found at: www.Klinghardt.org.

The molecular events that sustain health are studied by many biomedical researchers. Health maintenance is an alternate view of disease prevention. Many chronic diseases that impair health involve inflammation with cell migration and adhesion, which is amplified by hormones made from omega-6 fatty acids. The processes are moderated by having competing omega-3 fatty acids in the responding tissues. This situation makes voluntary food choices a vital tool in primary prevention of the chronic diseases that are exacerbated by omega-6 eicosanoids. Knowing likely mechanisms of these mediators of disease helps define foods that can prevent illness and promote optimal wellness.

William Lands, PhD, was Professor at Michigan (1955-1980) and Illinois (1980-1991), studying fat metabolism. He has authored over 250 scientific papers as well as the book, Fish, Omega-3 and Human Health. One of the world's 1000 most cited scientists in 1965-1978, he received numerous awards including the 1979 Verhagen Lectureship at Rotterdam University, honorary membership in the Australian Rheumatism Association, the Pfizer Biomedical Research Award (1985), and the International Society for Study of Fatty Acids and Lipid’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2006). Dr. Lands was also selected as a Fellow of The American Association for the Advancement of Science, The Society for Free Radical Biology and Medicine, as well as the American Society of Nutrition. He directed research at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the National Institutes of Health from1990 to 2002, and continues to lecture widely on the benefits of optimal fatty acid intake and ratios.

Both cancer and cardiovascular disease have reached epidemic levels in the US and around the world despite the litany of medical and nutritional recommendations. Brian’s presentation will explain precisely why followers of the conventional wisdom in this area are to be questioned. Most importantly, it will provide a strategy to successfully avoid either of these diseases based on the meticulous research of Nobel Prize-winner Otto Warburg, MD, PhD.

Brian Peskin earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1979, and founded the field of Life-Systems Engineering Science in 1995. He was appointed adjunct professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Texas Southern University (1998-1999). He is chief research scientist for Cambridge International Institute of Medical Science. For more information, visit www.brianpeskin.com.

Physical, emotional and chemical stress can creates a range of damaging nutritional and hormonal effects on the body. We must counter these effects through diet, lifestyle, and an optimal exercise program in order to prevent stress from causing disease. Dr. Siebrecht will outline a program he has been found powerful in its ability to protect both the body and brain from the many disease-causing molecular byproducts of chronic stress.

Dr. Stefan Siebrecht holds a PHD in organic chemistry. He worked for several years for the pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme as a scientific representative in the cardiovascular sector. In 1996 he joined LONZA where he was responsible for market development, science and sales of nutrients for human and animal nutrition in Europe. Since January 2003 Dr. Siebrecht has been the President of the German "Society of nutritionial science" GFE in Neu-Ulm Germany, a foundation of food companies who are interested in research and development of new and safe ingredients and compounds for food products. In June 2004 Dr. Siebrecht joined the dutch company DSM as global Director for Marketing and Sales PeptoPro®, a new milk peptide ingredient. He has worked together with scientists and authors to create and publish several books about nutrition and health, supplements, skin care, anti aging and sports nutrition.

Working with more than 30 scientists, Jeffrey Smith has documented 65 health risks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). His talk will describe thousands of sick, sterile, and dead livestock, thousands of toxic and allergic-type reactions in humans, and damage to virtually every organ and system studied in lab animals. He will show how government assessments are not competent to even identify most of the risks and how industry research is rigged to avoid finding them. He will also explain what we can do to protect our families and patients, and a powerful new initiative that can rid the US food supply of these high-risk foods.

Jeffrey M. Smith is an author and researcher who is a leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). He captured public attention in 2003 with the publication of his first book on the serious yet unknown side effects of genetically engineered foods, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating.  In his second book, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, Mr. Smith revealed insider documents about GMO safety trials and showed how the world’s most powerful Ag biotech companies bluff and mislead critics, Congress and the FDA about food safety research behind the foods Americans buy every day.

Toxic chemicals at home can be affecting your health, even if you do not have symptoms or health problems. Learn how toxic chemicals can affect your health, they are lurking in common everyday products and, most importantly, find out about the vast array of nontoxic products that are currently available in the marketplace to choose from. We will cover nontoxic cleaning products, pest controls, body care products, beds, clothing, air and water filters, building materials, and more.

Debra Lynn Dadd has been a leading authority on eliminating toxic chemicals in the home since writing the first book on the topic in 1982. Debra is the author of Home Safe Home: Creating a Healthy Home Environment by Reducing Exposure to Toxic Household Products (Tarcher/Penguin 2004). She also publishes the online directory "Debra's List," which contains nearly 1000 links to nontoxic, natural and earthwise products, and the popular "Green Living Q&A" blog. Debra is a regular contributor to Ecological Home Ideas magazine, is a consultant to individuals and businesses, and lectures frequently. She lives with her husband and cat in Clearwater, Florida. For more information, visit www.dld123.com.

During this presentation, Dr. Ripoll will discuss different factors which predispose men to chronic prostate conditions, such as prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy, as well as their link to prostate cancer. She will explore the role of hormones, chronic infections, chronic inflammation, pelvic floor dysfunction and dietary factors in these chronic disorders.  She will also discuss how to prevent prostate disease and help the prostate return to total health and balance.  In her talk, Dr. Ripoll will encompass both main stream and alternative/complementary information for the treatment and management of these conditions.

Emilia Ripoll, MD, is a urologist board certified in Urology and Holistic medicine, a  medical acupuncturist, and one of the most respected experts on the management of prostate cancer. Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Dr. Ripoll graduated from the University of Colorado with honors, where she later went on to complete her surgical internship and did a year of postdoctoral fellowship in prostate cancer, looking at the role of antioxidants in the treatment of prostate cancer. Dr. Ripoll matriculated to the Baylor College of Medicine to complete her residency in urology and a fellowship in urological oncology. While at Baylor, Dr. Ripoll was an AFUD scholar, studying the role of early oncogenes in prostate cancer, as well as, genetic predisposition to prostate cancer. Dr. Ripoll has published two books and has over twenty-five publications in the field of urology, most recently a discussion of the benefit of acupuncture in the treatment of urologic conditions in the World Journal of Urology.  For more information, visit her websites at www.choicespc.com and www.urncontrol.org.

In his practice, Dr. Gonzalez treats advanced cancer with an aggressive nutritional program including large doses of proteolytic enzymes as well as dietary manipulation, nutritional supplement support, and detoxification.  He will discuss the history of enzyme therapy, and his unique use of nutrients to manipulate autonomic nervous system activity to promote optimal wellness in his patients.  He will also summarize the evolution of his research, beginning with a best case study and successful pilot study, to the more recent NCI-NCCAM clinical trial. He will emphasize the difficult task of conducting legitimate research with the academic mainstream, still beset as it is by deep-rooted biases against nutritional approaches.

Nicholas Gonzalez, MD, graduated from Brown University, Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, completed postgraduate studies at Columbia, and subsequently received his medical degree from Cornell Medical College in 1983.  During a postgraduate immunology fellowship under Dr. Robert A. Good, considered the father of modern immunology, he completed a research study evaluating nutritional therapy in the treatment of advanced cancer.  Since 1987, Dr. Gonzalez has administered intensive nutritional therapy to patients with advanced cancer.  His research has received substantial financial support from Procter & Gamble, Nestle, and the National Cancer Institute.  Results from a pilot study published in 1999 described the most positive data in the medical literature for pancreatic cancer.

Can suppositories offer an approach to support toxic metal elimination?  Dr. Rita Ellithorpe was the principle investigator in a pre-clinical pharmacokinetic study and an IRB-approved clinical trial, both centered on evaluation of calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (CaNa2 EDTA) chelation suppositories.  The pre-clinical study compared radio-labeled rectal suppositories to IV administration for the evaluation of absorption, brain and prostate tissue distribution and excretion of EDTA. Once bioavailability and prostate tissue concentration of EDTA were determined in the pre-clinical study, a ninety-day clinical trial was conducted to determine the effects of CaNa2 EDTA suppositories in combination with tetracycline on prostate disorders.  Significant improvements in chronic prostatitis, pain and urinary symptoms were observed as well as excretions of a variety of toxic heavy metals post treatment.

Rita Ellithorpe, MD, received her medical degree in 1982 from The Chicago Medical School/University of Health Science in North Chicago, IL. From there she completed her internship in family practice at Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC in 1983. At Fort Knox, KY, she served as an emergency room staff physician, general medical officer and flight surgeon as Chief of the Aviation Clinic from 1983-1990. Dr. Ellithorpe is also a graduate and guest faculty member of Capitol University of Integrative Medicine, Washington, D.C. since January, 2001. There she taught anti-aging medicine and natural hormone replacement therapy for women and men. She is a Diplomat of the Board of Anti-Aging Medicine as well as the founder and medical director of Tustin Longevity Center. A national speaker on the topics of Oxidative Stress and Anti-Aging, she also has published her research in several peer reviewed journals. She participated in cancer investigations with Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski, MD, PhD, at his research institute in Houston, Texas and was later published as a co-author in literature describing his unique therapy. A staff physician and Director of Women’s Studies at Whitaker Wellness Medical Clinic in Newport Beach, CA, she went on to help in the development of natural medicinal therapies at Great Smokies Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Ellithorpe holds a second doctorate in integrative medicine focusing on health at the cellular level.

Jay Wilson, DC, has maintained a nutrition and chiropractic practice in Boulder, CO, from 1985 to present. He is one of the most clinically experienced practitioners extant in the application of nutritional, herbal and functional medicine in the treatment of chronically ill patients. He is also an expert in the integration of recent advances in natural therapeutics and laboratory diagnosis into a patient-centered approach towards natural healing. Dr. Wilson has taught numerous post-graduate seminars in clinical nutrition, clinical kinesiology, and herbal medicine, specializing in the integration of recent advances in natural therapeutics and laboratory diagnosis with applied kinesiology techniques.  Dr. Wilson was educated at the University of Colorado, Western States Chiropractic College, and the National College of Naturopathic Medicine.  He has also received extensive training in Applied and Clinical Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Functional Medicine, Western and Oriental Herbal Medicine, and Craniosacral Therapy. He has also been certified in acupuncture by the Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Dr. Wilson is a member of the scientific advisory board of Crayhon Research.

Soy is not a health food. Soy is not a disease-preventing panacea. Learn why the Israeli Health Ministry, French Food Agency, UK Committee on Toxicity and German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment have issued warnings, but our own FDA allows a health claim. Dr. Daniel will shed light on the inconsistent and often contradictory evidence on soy and disease and focus on three high-risk groups: babies on soy infant formula, vegetarians who consume soy as meat and dairy replacements and adults self medicating with soy foods, soy milk and supplements.

Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN, is the author of The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food. She earned her PhD in Nutritional Sciences and Anti-Aging Therapies from the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, is certified as a clinical nutritionist (CCN) by the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists in Dallas, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Weston A. Price Foundation. In 2005, she received the Weston A. Price Foundation's Integrity in Science Award. Dr. Daniel lives in Albuquerque, NM, where she is a clinical nutritionist in private practice.

Chinese medicine uses more then 60 herbs with known antimicrobial effect, and offers a wealth of herbal products to combat common viral and bacterial infections we practitioners see clinically. Dr. Fratkin will discuss the common cold and flu, ear infections, sore throats, bronchitis, and herpes simplex and zoster and how to approach them with Chinese formulas. He will discuss safety, efficacy and availability issues in detail, and practitioners will leave with a new clinical tools they can use immediately in their practice.

Dr. Jake Fratkin has been practicing Oriental Medicine since 1978. Following undergraduate and graduate training at the University of Wisconsin in Chinese language, philosophy and pre-medicine, he pursued a seven-year apprenticeship in Japanese and Korean style acupuncture with Dr. Ine On Moon (1975-1982), and a two-year apprenticeship in Chinese herbal medicine with Dr. Zhengan Guo and Dr. Pak-Leung Lau (1982-1984). In 1987-1988, he spent a year in Beijing hospitals interning in advanced herbal medicine, where he specialized in treating gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders and pediatrics. He was given the degree of Oriental Medicine Doctor (OMD) from Southwest Acupuncture College in 1988. Dr. Fratkin is the author of several books, including the award-winning Chinese Herbal Patent Medicines, the Clinical Desk Reference. He is also editor-organizer of Wu and Fischer's Practical Therapeutics Of Traditional Chinese Medicine .

Dr. Fratkin is a recognized authority in Chinese herbal medicine, Japanese-style acupuncture and Chinese qi gong exercises for health and longevity. He continues to write and teach about these subjects in both the USA and Europe. After 26 years in practice, he is considered a master practitioner in all three of these disciplines. In 1999, Dr. Fratkin was awarded Acupuncturist of the Year by the American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM). In 2006, he was awarded Teacher of the Year by the American Association of Teachers of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAOTAM). For more information, visit www.drjakefratkin.com.

The health of our children has deteriorated over the last several decades due to poor nutrition, decreased activity, and increased exposure to toxins in our environment. These factors have led to an increase in chronic diseases in children such as allergies and autism. Since children grow slowly from infancy to adulthood, they need to be evaluated differently than adults. Several case histories will be presented to illustrate how to evaluate children and the multiple factors involved in the development of their chronic illnesses.  A spectrum of treatments will be discussed including nutrition plans, nutrient supplements, herbs, and essential oils.

Deborah Hamilton, MD, is a pediatrician with an extensive background and Board Certification in Pediatrics, Nutrition and Holistic Medicine and a Masters of Science Degree in Public Health (MSPH).  She practiced as a general Pediatrician and then went on to fellowship training in Pediatric nutrition at the Children’s Hospital in Denver.  Throughout this time, she received training and certification in Holistic Medicine and certification as a Medical Aromatherapist.  She has also been trained as a DAN (Defeat Autism Now) practitioner.  Currently she runs Holistic Pediatric Consulting; a pediatric practice in Boulder that offers personalized and comprehensive health care for children.  For more information on her practice, visit www.holisticpediatric.com.

Dr. Sparks will discuss insulin resistance and how the glucose tolerance test  can be used to motivate and address glucose intolerance as it pertains to treating patients for weight loss. Diet success and factors surrounding weight regain will be addressed. Current indications and contraindications for weight loss, surgical indications and ways of incorporating insulin and glucose tests into your daily practice will be covered.

Steven Sparks, DO, is one of the most experienced practitioners in America treating obese and diabetic patients in a medical practice. He is a graduate of the University of Miami of Ohio and of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He performed his internship at Grandview Hospital Dayton Ohio and was a neurosurgical resident Grandview Hospital. He was then a Neurosurgical Assistant at Northern Ohio Neurosurgical Associates. In 2001, Dr. Sparks opened Nutritional Diagnostics and Wellness in Sandusky, Ohio with a focus on weight loss and preventive medicine. He was board certified by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians in 2005.