The post-pandemic era has brought about a surge in patients facing immune dysfunction, exhaustion, brain fog, exercise intolerance, sleep challenges, and increased pain. Many individuals with post-acute sequelae COVID (PASC) experience debilitating symptoms such as pain, extreme fatigue, brain fog, and gut dysfunction. They struggle to find root-cause approaches to restore their energy and wellness. Recent studies state that long-haul syndrome is not self-resolving unless the underlying causes driving the tissue damage and severe inflammation are addressed. In Dr. Kristi’s workshop, she delves into sub-phenotypes of PASC, exploring hypotheses related to viral persistence, mitochondrial dysfunction, immune dysregulation, organ injury, and microbiome challenges. Cultivating immune resilience and providing a post-viral recovery program involves identifying unique antecedents and triggers while addressing root causes with natural medicine solutions, dietary modifications, and targeted therapeutics. Personalized care plans are essential to manage post-viral response effectively.

About Your Presenter

Kristi Morlan-Hughes, ND, IFMCP, FMCHC, has over 20 years of experience in medical education and brings her extensive functional medicine and nutrition- based clinical experience to the stage. Dr. Kristi began teaching educational programs for NutriDyn in 1999. She is a science advisory board member and the chief medical education officer supporting NutriDyn educational offerings. Dr. Kristi served as the director of medical education at the IFM for over a decade and currently serves as a core senior faculty member in the certification program. She is a member of the functional medicine coaching academy development team, a founding faculty member, a 2022 FMCA graduate, and on the curriculum advisory panel. Dr. Kristi offers private consultations to those seeking improved health outcomes using naturopathic health care, clinical nutrition, and functional medicine in her Mound, MN, clinic.

Conquer Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Pain Through Proper Immune Rejuvenation