INTEGRATIVE IMMUNITY LIVE COURSE
Integrative Immunity Training Program
In ENDOCRINO-IMMUNOLOGY
A Unique Curriculum Developed for Clinical Application to Address: 
  • ​Healthcare Provider Health
  •  Patient Health
  •  Better Patient Treatment Outcomes
  •   Relieving Healthcare Provider Burnout
  •  Creating Joy for Medicine Again
24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
24 Nursing Contact Hours
(24 Pharmacologic Hours)
24 Contact Hours Pharmacy Credit
*(Knowledge Based)
June 5-7 2020
Westin Edina Galleria 
3201 Galleria
Edina, Minnesota 55435
RegistER HERE
PHYSICIANS
CHIROPRACTORS
FELLOWS/RESIDENTS/NURSES/NUTRITIONISTS
PAs/NPs/NDs/PHARMACISTS
MEDICAL STUDENTS (AND ALL OTHERs)
REFUND POLICY:
No refund will be granted unless a written cancellation notice is received by Saturday, May 30, 2020. No refunds will be given after this date. A $100 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds.

INTEGRATIVE IMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, PC & FOUNDATION FOR CARE MANAGEMENT
PRESENT A CONFERENCE FOR
  • ​MEDICAL DOCTORS
  •  DOCTORS OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
  •  CHIROPRACTORS
  •  NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS
  •  PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
  •  NURSE PRACTITIONERS
  •  NURSES
  •  NUTRITIONISTS/DIETITIANS
  •  MEDICAL RESIDENTS
  •  MEDICAL STUDENTS
  •  ALL OTHER HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS
COURSE COMPONENTS
Uncovering the Roots of the Estrogen-Obesity-Allergy/Immune Complex-Anxiety/Depression Epidemics and Most Common Diseases
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS
In 1984, the CDC decided to track obesity in the United States. Since that time, obesity has become epidemic in America and has considerably increased in the whole world. In the 1990’s it was also found that allergies (environmental and food allergies) and immune complex (autoimmune) diseases were increasing and now they have also reached epidemic proportions. Anxiety and depression have surged in adults and children. The whole world seems to be going “CRAZY”. What has changed in our environment that is causing these health problems? 

 Obesity is the number one killer in the United States and, increasingly, the world. It kills in silence and indirectly, standing as the root cause of a great many of the diseases treated by healthcare providers, including hyperlipidemia, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and malignant tumors, to name only a few. If any other epidemic had caused as many deaths as obesity and its comorbidities, the whole world would be diligently searching for a cure. Yet most healthcare providers still take a surprisingly casual attitude toward obesity. In most cases, it is treated as a more or less benign condition easily dealt with if patients would only put forth some effort. This is to say that obesity is often treated as if it were the patient’s fault, with healthcare providers frequently assuming that a patient’s obesity is the result of poor dietary choices and sedentary lifestyle. The root cause of the obesity epidemic is neither explored nor serious weight loss treatment plans offered.

Many providers are also at loss when faced with environmental allergies (asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema…), food allergies and autoimmune diseases. Is what is causing the growing obesity epidemic also causing the growing allergy epidemic? Are pesticides and especially endocrine disruptors to blame?

This course seeks to answer these questions and will equip you with the necessary armamentarium to effectively treat your patients with these conditions.

THE OBESITY MODEL
The hypothesis commonly postulated is that obesity depends on food consumption and sedentary lifestyles. The quality of the foods
is often questioned and the so called “junk foods” are blamed for being the culprits of the obesity epidemic. Many people assume that low-income individuals have the tendency to consume these junk foods and therefore bear the burden of obesity in the US.
There is no systematic obesity equation that takes into account all the variables that may be contributing to this phenomenon. It is,
therefore, difficult to find adequate solutions to the growing obesity epidemic. This course attempts to build an obesity model that encompasses all the determinants. Knowledge of these determinants is vital for finding an optimal solution to the growing obesity epidemic.
The Steps for effective treatment of obesity and its comorbidities
  • ​Eat for your hormone type
  • ​The optimal food Choices for optimal weight loss
  • ​Role of nutritional Supplements in weight control
Many weight loss programs now recommend low carbohydrate diets, some focus on high protein diets and most recommend low fat diets. Few experts now incorporate balancing the hormones. The failure of most programs stems from not looking at all the determinants of the obesity equation. This course incorporates all the variables identified in the obesity model to formulate a weight
loss plan that works.
FARMING AND OBESITY IN THE US

Evidence from the CDC obesity Maps, USGS Pesticides/herbicides Maps, and the HCUP database
When the CDC obesity Maps, USGS Pesticides/herbicides Maps, and the HCUP database were analyzed concomitantly for 2002-2011, it was found that the thyroid, estrogen and androgen disrupting chemicals used in this analysis had highest average annual use of active ingredient (pounds per square mile) and cumulative effects in the South, especially in the Mississippi embayment states and the Midwest Corn Belt areas. Hypothyroidism discharges for 2002 were also more prevalent in females, in the South and the Midwest followed by the Northeast and the West. Statistics for 2011 painted the same picture. Morbid obesity hospital discharges in 2002 were also more prevalent in females and the regional obesity rates were higher in the South, the Midwest, followed by the Northeast and the West in 2002-2015. These results indicate that endocrine disrupting chemicals should be scrutinized and regarded with greatest suspicion for contributing to the American obesity epidemic. This course uses the CDC obesity maps, the US Geological Survey pesticides/herbicides maps, and Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) hospital and Emergency Department (ED) discharges data, to explore the origins of the growing obesity epidemic in the US. Find out how pesticides/herbicides sprayed in farmlands and common household chemicals lead to endocrine disruption (HIS) that fuels the obesity epidemic, its comorbidities and what to do about it.

UNCOVERING THE ROOTS OF THE GROWING ALLERGY/IMMUNE COMPLEX EPIDEMIC 

Hypersensitivity cases are on the rise. Cases of nasal allergies, asthma, food allergy, urticaria/angioedema, immune complex (autoimmune) diseases such as lupus, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis are rampant. The approach to these conditions is often frustrating for lack of understanding of their pathophysiology and for lack of knowledge about effective treatment protocols. For example, rhinitis can lead to postnasal drip, chronic and recurrent sinus infections, sinus pressure, headaches, and even asthma symptoms of chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. Food allergy and food sensitivities in children and adults has reached epidemic proportions. The bulk of environmental and food allergy cases are treated by primary care health care providers, or are handled by patients who self-treat; however, many health care providers do not have a deep understanding of the biological mechanisms of atopic diseases or immune complex diseases. Also, many patients who self-treat use over-the-counter medications that can actually prolong their symptoms and can even pose more serious health risks. This course uses case studies to explore the origins of childhood and adult onset atopic and immune complex disease epidemics and the most effective and cost-effective ways to approach these conditions. The interface between the endocrine system, the immune system (innate, humoral, cell-mediated immunity, complement system), and the coagulation system will be explored. Environmental toxins, their effects as endocrine disruptors (especially the estrogen epidemic), and their geographical distributions will be highlighted and correlated with atopic and immune complex diseases.

EPIGENETICS: DNA METHYLATION (HYPERMETHYLATION, HYPOMETHYLATION), micro-RNA, HISTONE MODIFICATIONS AND CANCER
Pesticides used in farming and household chemicals impact human health by increasing estrogens, decreasing thyroid function and decreasing androgens such as testosterone. Many of these chemicals are also known or are suspected to causing human neoplasm through genotoxicity.
A vast literature exists on DNA methylation (hypermethylation, hypomethylation), micro-RNA and histone modifications as the mechanisms through which environmental toxins cause cancer. The mechanism of epigenetics (effects of environmental toxins on DNA) and its impact on tumorigenesis will be covered in this course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
  • ​Identify and describe the interface between the endocrine system, the immune system (innate, humoral, cell-mediated immunity, complement system), and the coagulation system.
  • ​Categorize the different environmental toxins and their effects as endocrine disruptors (especially the estrogen epidemic) and correlate with geographical distributions for the obesity epidemic, atopic and autoimmune diseases.
  • ​Evaluate connections between pesticides, common household chemicals and what is called a hormone imbalance syndrome: high estrogen, low thyroid function, low male hormones and their impact on well-being.
  • ​Discuss this hormone imbalance syndrome and its impact on obesity, comorbidities and allergies.
  • ​Illustrate why the south and Midwestern parts of the United States have more obesity, more morbidity and mortality than other regions by evaluating pesticide maps, obesity maps, and morbidity and mortality maps for these regions
  • ​Clarify connections between pesticides and growing allergy epidemic.
  • ​Evaluate relationships between the endocrine and immune systems.
  • ​Design steps to effectively treat obesity and allergy problems based on information presented.
  • ​Present case studies to illustrate this integrative immunity approach to a 21st century patient.
  • ​Epigenetics: Demonstrate how environmental toxins cause genotoxicity and cancer through DNA methylation, microRNA changes and histone modifications.
  • ​Discuss and clarify how endogenous estrogens and estrogenic chemicals and mycoestrogens through their metabolites cause cancer.
  • ​Show the evidence based research from journal articles, HCUP (Healthcare Utilization Project) database, USGS (United States Geological Survey) database and maps, and the BRFSS obesity maps that support the information shared in this training program.
  • ​Use four books that synthesize the research on the connection among pesticides, obesity and allergy epidemics, as resources for this training program.
ITP FACULTY SPEAKER
BENOIT TANO, M.D., Ph.D.
ITP Course Director
Johns Hopkins-fellowship trained in allergy and clinical immunology and number one bestselling author of The Layman’s Guide to Integrative Immunity (2016), Benoît Tano, M.D. is a specialist, pioneer and foremost expert in the field of Integrative Immunity.
Dr. Tano is the founder of Integrative Immunity Health System, PC located in Edina, Minnesota. He combines his vast expertise in allergy and clinical immunology and in hormone imbalance syndrome to treat the root causes of 21st century chronic diseases.
Dr. Tano graduated from the Medical College of Ohio in Toledo, and completed his internal medicine residency at the Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. He then spent two years in research fellowship: one year at Ohio State University Medical Center, and the other year at GlaxoSmithKline in Research Triangle Park, NC, where he worked with the Respiratory Global Health Outcomes group.
After completing his clinical fellowship at Johns Hopkins Asthma and Allergy Center in Baltimore, Dr. Tano joined the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Tyler (UTHSCT) as an associate professor of medicine (Allergy and Clinical Immunology). While at UTHSCT, he became interested in the relationship between environmental pollution and hormone imbalance syndrome and their impact on obesity, obesity-related chronic diseases, allergies, and cancer. Dr. Tano was certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (2002) and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (2006). In addition to his recent bestselling book, he is the author of Hormone Imbalance Syndrome: America's Silent Plague - Uncovering the Roots of the Obesity Epidemic and Most Common Diseases (2012). The Allergy Detective Series, Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Secrets Your Doctor May Not Tell You (2011) and the Nasal Allergy Treatment Roadmap (2013).
In addition to his extensive experience in medicine, Dr. Tano holds a Ph.D. in economics and taught economics for seven years at the University of Toledo prior to entering medical school. He has been published in numerous peer review research journals, and has presented his research at various professional national and international conferences. Dr. Tano is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. Tano has been a frequent and well received lecturer for A4M's Integrative Medicine fellowship program. He lectures internationally in English and French.
course outline
INTEGRATIVE IMMUNITY: DISCOVER THE 3 KEYS TO MAXIMUM HEALTH,FIND OUT HOW ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS AND COMMON HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS CAUSE OBESITY, ALLERGIES AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASES.
Overview
  • ​Definition of Integrative Immunity
  • ​The Role of Pesticides in the Obesity and Allergy Epidemics
  • ​Pesticides as Endocrine Disruptors
  • ​The Widespread Prevalence of Endocrine Disruptors
  • ​Endocrine Disruptors and Human Diseases
  • ​How Endocrine Disruptors Affect Human Hormones
  • ​Steps to Effectively Prevent and Treat Obesity and Allergies
3 KEYS TO MAXIMUM HEALTH
Know The Body
Know The Environment
Know The Foods & Beverages
modules to be discussed
RegistER HERE
PHYSICIANS
CHIROPRACTORS
FELLOWS/RESIDENTS/NURSES/NUTRITIONISTS
PAs/NPs/NDs/PHARMACISTS
MEDICAL STUDENTS (AND ALL OTHERs)
REFUND POLICY:
No refund will be granted unless a written cancellation notice is received by Saturday, May 30, 2020. No refunds will be given after this date. A $100 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds.

what you'll get out of this event
COMPLETE LIVE COURSE OF ITP (INTEGRATIVE IMMUNITY TRAINING PROGRAM)
Integrative Immunity Training Program
In ENDOCRINO-IMMUNOLOGY
A Unique Curriculum Developed for Clinical Application 
  • ​Healthcare Provider Health
  •  Patient Health
  •  Better Patient Treatment Outcomes
  •   Relieving Healthcare Provider Burnout
  •  Creating Joy for Medicine Again
24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
24 Nursing Contact Hours
(24 Pharmacologic Hours)
24 Contact Hours Pharmacy Credit
*(Knowledge Based)
June 5-7, 2020
Westin Edina Galleria 
3201 Galleria
Edina, Minnesota 55435
Tel: 952-567-5000
Link: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mspwi-the-westin-edina-galleria/
Plus thEsE resources
Our program & Schedules
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of FCM (Foundation For Care Management) and Integrative Immunity Training Program.
Foundation For Care Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Foundation For Care Management designates this Live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of FCM (Foundation For Care Management) and Integrative Immunity Training Program.
Through an agreement between the American Medical Association and the European Union of Medical Specialists, physicians may convert AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to an equivalent number of European CME Credits© (ECMECs©). Information on the process of converting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to ECMECs© can be found at: www.eaccme.eu.
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Foundation For Care Management.
Joint Providers: Integrative Immunity Training Program (ITP) & The Foundation For Care Management
© Copyright 2019-2020 | Integrative Immunity Health System, PC