Insights and clinical tips from 3 Irritable Bowel Syndrome experts: Lara Zakaria PharmD, MS, CNS, IFMCP, Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACPCDN,and Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP. Expect an interactive presentation, with panel discussion. The content has been designed for providers, covering these key topics related to IBS: individualized IBS workups, red flags not to miss, testing guidelines, prescribing best practices, nutrition protocols, master low FODMAP, and strategies to uncover dysbiosis, SIBO, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, and gut-brain axis disruption.
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| Manual - Expert IBS Panel Discussion (4.2 MB) | 87 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Zakaria is a pharmacist and nutritionist with a focus in implementing solutions for functional medicine and personalized nutrition. A graduate of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University (BSpharm) and the University of Colorado Skaggs College of Pharmacy (PharmD), she spent 20 years in community pharmacy practice. After developing an interest in nutrition, she earned a MS in nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and subsequently qualified as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) as well as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). Dr. Zakaria’s practice focused on a multi-disciplinary approach working both one-on-one with patients as well as creating implementation tools and systems for scale. She is also faculty at the Integrative Medicine program at George Washington University, as well as guest instructor for Functional Medicine at LECOM College of Pharmacy. Lara is passionate about gut health and the prevention and reversal of metabolic, allergic, and autoimmune disease. There’s power in community, working with pharmacy professionals, nutritionists, and other clinicians to leverage their unique expertise to amplify the message of personalized nutrition and FxMed.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lara Zakaria maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Emerson Ecologics, Kuara Health, Functional Medicine CE, and George Washington University. She previously received compensation from Gaia Herbs. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Lara Zakaria has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP, is a double board-certified clinical gastroenterologist, leading a team that treats all GI conditions. Dr. Buch sits on editorial boards for numerous professional journals and is a highly sought-after international presenter.
Dr. Buch has a passion for teaching. His style is case-based, practical, very interactive and evidence supported. Dr. Buch’s expertise has been shared with experienced clinicians and advanced-level students. He teaches at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Frank H Netter School of Medicine/Quinnipiac University and the University of Connecticut APRN School.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Peter S. Buch has employment relationships with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Frank H Netter, MD School of Medicine. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Peter S. Buch serves on the FDA and Patient Care Committees at the American College of Gastroenterology. He serves as an editor of peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the International Association of Medical Science Educators, the AGA Academy of Educators, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF), the American College of Physicians (FACP), the Hartford County Medical Association, the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG), and the Connecticut State Medical Society.
Content Disclosure:
Dr. Buch references the use of antidepressants for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and the controversial use of Fibrotest to evaluate patients with fatty liver disease who may have fibrosis of the liver. Dr. Buch indicates he wishes to present a fair and balanced approach to practitioners regarding such practices.
Cindi Lockhart, RDN, LD, IFNCP, is board-certified as an integrative and functional nutrition practitioner with over 30 years in professional practice. She has trained nutrition, fitness, and medical practitioners throughout most of her career, yet maintains a personal practice with clients as she believes that the only way she can effectively educate and inspire other practitioners is through her own practical experience with clients. In addition to educating on how Food is Medicine, Cindi also specializes in coaching clients and practitioners on the importance of managing stress, optimizing sleep, proper exercise and movement, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins. Cindi has extensive expertise in women’s health issues including perimenopause/menopause and thyroid dysfunction as well as autoimmunity, gut health, weight management, cardiometabolic health (insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease), fasting, histamine intolerance, mold detox, and long COVID.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cindi Lockhart is the owner and founder of Lockhart Wellness Solutions, LLC. She receives compensation from Fullscript. Cindi Lockhart receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Cindi Lockhart is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians in Integrative & Functional Medicine, the Institute for Functional Medicine, and the Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy.
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