24ME13 - The 4 Horsemen of Chronic Disease: Assessing and Managing the Complicated Case, Part 2: Environmental Toxins and Nutrient Deficiency

Speaker: Jason Miller, DACM, LAc  In Part 2 of this two-part series, we explore the interconnected roles that environmental toxins and nutrient deficiency play as drivers of chronic disease. We discuss how to evaluate the presence of environmental toxins and how to address them with botanical medicine therapeutics. Special attention will be given to the most common agents seen in the clinic today, and how they promote the chronic disease process (including heavy metals, endocrine disruptors, pesticides and solvents).

In addition, nutrient deficiencies are a growing problem worldwide with Vitamin D, zinc, magnesium, selenium and B12 being among the most prevalent. We give special attention to the most common nutrient deficiencies seen in the clinic today, how they contribute to the chronic disease process, how to effectively test for them, and how to address them. The combination of environmental toxins and nutrient deficiency is wreaking havoc on our physiology. Based on our evaluation and findings, we will be equipped to put together a comprehensive plan that uses a multi-toolbox approach to address some of the most challenging chronic disease cases.