What differentiates master diagnosticians from the rest? What allows them to identify foundational imbalances in their patients quickly and accurately, often without the use of lab tests? What would it mean to your practice if you could better decipher the “puzzle” of the most complex patient cases?

Decoding Complex and Chronic Patient Cases studies those chronic and complex, non-responsive, been-everywhere-and-tried-everything patients, and teaches you how to take the proper steps in order to become a master diagnostician. Dr. Force dives deep into the puzzle of chronic illness, which includes multiple system involvement, chronicity leading to layers of adaptation, the co-existence of pathological and functional illness, and the physical, chemical and emotional support these patients need at various stages, and provides clinical insights for you to evaluate and provide masterful solutions to these patients.

Chronic and complex patient cases are increasingly common in the modern world. Yet far too many holistic health practitioners lack a systematic and integrative approach to quickly identify the foundational biochemical needs of the patient, leading to longer recovery times, inconsistent patient outcomes and all too often large and ineffective protocols. Practitioners will learn a systematic approach to addressing these types of cases that improves patient outcomes, compliance and practitioner confidence.

Objectives

Understand the difference between pathological and functional illness
Define what is called General Adaptive Syndrome per Dr. Selye
Review the autonomic nervous system and dysautonomia, including the various diagnostic tools and treatments for these patients
Learn how degeneration stems from micronutrient malnutrition and the specific clinical uses of various micronutrients
Explore the pathophysiology of various vectors of chemical intolerance, and understand more deeply the manifested signs and symptoms
Delve into thiamine metabolism and how it relates to mitochondrial function, the bicarbonate system, liver detoxification, and neurotransmitter modulation
Learn how to apply diagnostic tools and develop clinical plans specific to the unique needs for each chronic and complex patient case
Review key foundational insights from nutrition legends, including Drs. Royal Lee, Price, Myers, Pfeiffer, Lonsdale and Goodheart

Topics

Thiamine
The autonomic nervous system and dysautonomia
Chemical intolerance
Clinical use of minerals and trace minerals

Mark Force, DC

Dr. Mark Force is a graduate of the University of Western States (Doctor of Chiropractic, 1984), diplomate and instructor for the International College of Applied Kinesiology (DICAK, 1990) and fellow and faculty for the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture (FIAMA, 2002). He has served as an technical editor and contributor for reference manuals on diagnosis and therapies for systems-focused healthcare. Partnering with the clinical nutrition industry has led to consulting and clinical outcome studies, index medicus listed research, and patents for Biotics Research's A.D.P.® and TolerAid™.

Having suffered with post-viral chronic fatigue syndrome and ulcerative colitis as a teen, Dr. Force was unable to recover with conventional healthcare. It was the transformative moment of reading The Stress of Life by Hans Selye, MD at 15 that led to his healing and his fire for learning and understanding how we, and our patients, heal. Dr. Force has been using a systems-driven model integrating conventional medicine diagnostics with natural therapeutics since 1984.

CE Credits

8 Hours applied for by Logan College of Chiropractic for CA
PDA points applied through NCCAOM
8 Hours applied for through CA Acupuncture Board
Application of 8 CE hours through ACBN for approval in all states
CECs applied through NANP
CME applied through AzNMA

Lunch and CE Credits are included. Parking $18.