Integrative Wellness: A Focus on Liver and Gut Detoxification

DATE & TIME:
Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 8:00AM-5:00PM, Pacific Time

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
8 CEU/PDA/CPD accepted by CA #383 (Category 1), NCCAOM (2 AOM-OM, 3 AOM-CH, 3 AOM-BIO), FL (5 General, 3 Biomed), IL, TX (2 General, 3 Herbology, 3 Biomedicine), AHPRA, AFPA, BAcC, CCHPBC, IVAS, NZASA, NZRA

COURSE TYPE:
Live-Streamed CEU Webinar (Online)
**MUST ATTEND Live Webinar during the entire class time to receive CEU credit. No Exceptions.**

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this comprehensive course, you will explore the intricate physiology of detoxification processes within the body, with a special focus on the liver and gut. You will learn how these two crucial organs work synergistically to manage detoxification and how their dysfunction can impact overall health. This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to assess patients for toxicity using detailed history-taking, symptom analysis, and laboratory testing. You will delve into the major factors that contribute to toxification and detoxification, gaining insights into how lifestyle, diet, and environmental exposures affect these processes.

The course covers key topics including liver anatomy and blood circulation, bile synthesis and enterohepatic circulation, lymphatic flow, and the three phases of liver detoxification. You’ll gain insight into glutathione production, homocysteine metabolism, and the role of the enteric nervous system, including vagus nerve stimulation and nervous system balance.

Digestive health is emphasized throughout, covering gastric acid regulation, fat digestion and absorption, leaky gut, bowel regulation, and microbiome support. You’ll also learn practical approaches to detox program design, including layering therapies, the correct order of detoxification, and when foundational digestive or nervous system support is necessary before detox.

Peter Shark will also guide you through the detox program section, which outlines the essential parts of a successful detox protocol. He will explain why layering therapies is critical, discuss the correct order of detoxification, and highlight the importance of fixing digestion first. Topics include nervous system techniques, vagus nerve exercises, lifestyle factors such as sleep, elimination strategies, mitochondrial support, and targeted liver and kidney drainage therapies. You’ll also learn about relevant lab tests, bile function and supporting herbs, microbiome balance, parasite management, deeper detox methods, and an overview of fasting.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to implement effective detoxification protocols using herbs, supplements, and lifestyle modifications. The curriculum includes detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of the liver and gut, lab testing methods, assessment techniques, and the strategic use of herbs and supplements to support comprehensive detoxification and restore optimal health.

Peter Shark will also dedicate a portion of the course to reviewing your case studies. We invite all attendees to submit their case studies to info@elotus.org, along with any liver-related lab results. Dr. Shark will guide you through how to assess whether a patient is ready for detox or if they need digestive or foundational support first. He will provide step-by-step instruction on interpreting lab results and forming a comprehensive clinical plan.

This course is part two of an engaging four-part series offered by Dr. Shark, where each class builds upon the previous one to deepen your expertise. For the best learning experience, it is recommended to take them in chronological order.

• Part 1: Integrative Wellness: Restoring the Gut-Liver Axis with Nutrition, Herbs, and Functional Medicine
• Part 3: Integrative Wellness: A Focus on Autoimmune Management
• Part 4: Integrative Wellness: A Focus on Treating Dysautonomia, POTS, and Other Neurological Conditions

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

• Analyze the physiological processes involved in liver and gut detoxification, understanding their roles and interactions in maintaining overall health.
• Learn to evaluate patients for signs of toxicity through detailed history-taking, symptom analysis, and laboratory testing to identify detoxification needs.
• Develop and apply effective detoxification protocols using herbs, supplements, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal liver and gut function and enhance detoxification capacity.
• Understand the use of lab tests and other assessment tools to monitor liver and gut function, track the progress of detoxification protocols, and adjust treatments as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
For live webinars, you may cancel your registration up to 5 business days before the live event. A $25 administrative fee will be deducted from your refund. All requests must be submitted in writing.

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