F.D.M. Module 2 The Gastrointestinal System: Digestion, Absorption and Mucosal Integrity



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F.D.M. Module #2
The Gastrointestinal System: Digestion, Absorption and Mucosal Integrity

This will be your resource page for all the lessons in module #2. All the training videos, audio recordings, handouts, powerpoint slides, reference material, Insider's Guides and online resources for Module #2 are posted here.

MODULE 2 EXAMINATION

This page contains the Module 2 examination. If you have completed Module 2 please visit this page to take your Module 2 Exit Examination. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 13: The Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Digestion and Absorption

This lesson begins the main training material for our Functional Diagnostic Medicine Training Program and focuses on the physiology and biochemistry of digestion and absorption. It's an essential topic becuase many of the functional imbalances we will cover throughout this training have a genesis in the digestive system . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 14: Physiology of the Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue, Enteric Nervous System and Mucosal Barrier

In this lesson you will gain an understanding of the Gut Associated lymphatic Tissue (GALT) system, learn the significance of the Enteric nervous System (ENS), and discover the importance of the Mucosal Barrier. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 15: Dysfunctions of the Gastrointestinal Tract

This lesson will introduce you to a number of the dysfunctions that are associated with the GI tract. These dysfunctions are often at the root cause of more serious disorders and diseases in the body. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 16: The Abdominal Examination

This lesson walks you through the essential physical examination of the abdomen. It covers the standard "allopathic" physical exam and ends with a full functional assessment of the GI. Please download the handout, the Insider's Guide and pertinent tracking forms below. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 17: Primary FDM Testing of the G.I.

This lesson continues from the last lesson and presents the Primary FDM Testing Methods for assessing the major dysfunctions of the GI. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 18: Advanced FDM Testing -- Interpretation and Treatment: Stool analysis

This lesson walks you through all of the elements found on a Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis test. The Insider's Guide is the main reference material for this lesson. Please download it and use it when interpreting your stool analysis tests. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 19: Advanced FDM Testing -- Interpretation and Treatment: Stool pathogens - Bacteria, Parasites and Yeast

This lesson will provide an explanation of dysbiosis with special emphasis on common parasitic, bacterial and fungal pathogens. It will conclude with the most common functional diagnostic medicine testing to identify microbial pathogens and treatment. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 20: Advanced FDM Testing -- Interpretation and Treatment of the Intestinal Permeability Test

This lesson will provide an explanation of intestinal hyperpermeability. It will conclude with the most common functional diagnostic medicine testing to identify malabsorption and intestinal hyperpermeability and treatment. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 21: Advanced FDM Testing -- Interpretation and Treatment of the GI Portion of the Organic Acid Test

This lesson will provide an explanation of the Organic Acid Test with a focus on the GI portion of the test. It will cover interpretation and treament. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 22: Advanced FDM Testing -- Interpretation and Treatment Intestinal Barrier Function Test

This lesson will provide an explanation of the Intestinal Barrier Function Test and focus on interpretation of results and treatment. . . . keep reading

TRAINING LESSON 23: Digestion, Absorption, and Mucosal Integrity - Putting It Together

This lesson completes Module 2 and discusses how to "Put It All Together". . . . keep reading