Clinical Advances in the Assessment and Management of the Toxicity-Obesity Epidemic Syndemic
Over the past three decades we have witnessed an exponential increase in both the adverse metabolic impact of obesity and the exposure and accumulation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), toxic metals, and endotoxicity. These problems couple together to create what has been termed a “syndemic” where two or more factors intersect to multiple the adverse impact on health outcomes. This course will focus on both the personalized assessment of factors that contribute to this syndemic that has been identified to be a major contributor to metabolic syndrome, cognitive decline, cardiovascular disorders, autoimmunity, and a reduction in immune resilience. The faculty is composed of Peter Kozlowski, MD who will provide the five tools for biodetoxification that he hes found in his practice to result in outstanding clinical outcomes in patients suffering from this syndemic, and Carrie Jones, ND who will share her expertise on the methods of assessment and management of the endocrinological impacts of this syndemic. This is a 2-hour virtual Personalized Lifestyle Medicine education program that every clinician will come away with valuable “clinical pearls” describing advances in the management of these complex patients.
Hourly Schedule
June 18, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Introduction
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Speakers:
Jeff Bland, PhD
- 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Assessment of Contributors to Metabolic Obesity & Hormone Imbalance
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Speakers:
Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH
- 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Tools to Promote Biodetoxification and Help Patients Achieve a Healthy Body Composition
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Speakers:
Peter Kozlowski, MD
- 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Panel discussion with all speakers
He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world.
Speakers
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Jeff Bland, PhDFunctional Medicine Founder and Pioneer
Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a personable and highly respected thought leader who has spent more than four decades focused on the improvement of human health.
He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world. -
Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPHChief Medical Officer, Nationally Recognized Functional Medicine and Hormone Health Expert NuEthix Formulations
Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed a 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones, and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health and was one of the first to became board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology for which she served on for several years. She was the first Medical Director for Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH Test and the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health and host of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast. She serves as the Clinical Expert for the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center is on Under Armour’s Human Performance Council. Currently she is the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University.
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Peter Kozlowski, MDAuthor and Functional Medicine Expert
Dr. Peter Kozlowski is a board-certified Functional Medicine physician dedicated to transforming healthcare through root-cause, evidence-based medical care and clinical innovation. With over a decade of private practice experience and advanced training under renowned mentors including Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Susan Blum, Dr. Kozlowski integrates traditional Family Medicine with cutting-edge functional approaches.
Currently serving as Director of Clinical Intelligence at Ortho Molecular Products, Dr. Kozlowski leads strategy, development, and stewardship of AI-driven clinical programs and treatment protocols. He guides the creation and governance of digital clinical content for practitioners and patients, manages advisory teams, and ensures clinical solutions are aligned with the latest evidence, regulatory standards, and safety best practices.
Dr. Kozlowski is the author of Unfunc Your Gut and Get the Func Out, which deliver clear, practical guidance on nutrition, gut health, immune system balance, hormones, detoxification, and the mind-body connection. His expertise centers on how these systems interact and contribute to chronic disease.
A nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Kozlowski has presented at premier conferences such as IFM’s Annual International Conference, A4M’s Spring Congress, and the IntellxxDNA Genomics Conference, reaching audiences through both live and virtual workshops. He educates clinicians and the public on genomics, toxicant exposure, gut health, and functional medicine approaches to chronic illness.
Dr. Kozlowski also served as a clinical writer for Function Health, researching and developing educational resources that make complex medical topics accessible and actionable for diverse audiences
