Objectives
You will be able to
 1. State the benefits of using an Integrative Nutrition
Model
 2. Describe the five key areas that impact, and are
impacted by, the biological information that food,
nutrients, and herbs provide.
 3. Review case examples
The Common Condition
Our Integrative Center
4 Pillars of Wellness
Take a Trip to the Moon
What does it mean?
collaborative
Integrative
little bit of “everything”
Integrative Nutrition
Optimal
Wellness
Disease
Prevention
Disease
Treatment
No
deficiency
Integrative Nutrition
Evidence-based
Collaborative
Compassionate
Holistic
Personalized
What about
Functional?
What is “functional
nutrition?”
IFM’s
Functional
Medicine Tree
http://www.functionalmedicine.org/getstarted/resources/
What is Functional Medicine/Nutrition?
Functional Medicine
 addresses the underlying causes of disease using
a systems-oriented approach not just treating
symptoms
 engages both patient and practitioner in a
therapeutic partnership
 involves understanding the origins, prevention,
and treatment of complex, chronic disease.
Hallmarks of a functional approach include:
Patient-centered care.
Promotes health as a positive vitality; not just the absence of disease.
 Listen to the patient’s story, tailors treatments that address the individual’s unique
needs.
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An integrative, science-based healthcare approach
Look “upstream” to consider the patient’s history, physiology, and lifestyle that can
lead to illness.
 Consider the unique genetic makeup of each patient, along with both internal (mind,
body, and spirit) and external (physical and social environment) factors that affect total
functioning.
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Integrating best medical practices.
 Traditional Western medical practices
 “alternative” or “integrative” medicine, creating a focus on prevention
through nutrition, diet, and exercise
 use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques
 prescribed combinations of drugs and/or botanical medicines, supplements,
therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques.
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Reference: http://www.functionalmedicine.org/about/whatisfm/
Nutrition is a critical component of
Integrative and Functional Medicine!
 Nutrition = a key part of prevention and a key part of
therapy
 Research is exploding in areas that link food, nutrients,
herbs, nutrigenomics, and prevention and treatment of
chronic conditions and disease states.
 Consumer demand for more natural approaches
to optimizing health, and a more holistic, personcentered and collaborative team management is
driving the need for RDs to be skilled providers
in Integrative Nutrition.
What differentiates an DIFM-RD?
 Employs a systems assessment of a person’s biochemical
individuality to develop a nutrition care plan
 Includes information from emerging sciences such as
nutritional genomics
 Recognizes Client uniqueness
 Focuses on addressing the root cause of disease
and preventive care
 Strives to help the client achieve optimal health, not just the
absence of disease
“Food as Medicine”
whole foods
therapies
 targeted supplements and
mind/body modalities….
and is based firmly in the
Integrative Medicine model.
Let’s learn about functional
nutrition.
Chronic Pain
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Nutrition – Foundational Eating Plan – Anti-Inflammatory
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Function – Tart Cherry Juice, Salmon, Avocado, Flaxseed
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Supplementation – Boswelia, Fish Oil, Turmeric
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Adjunctive – Dry Needling, Yoga, Mindfulness Therapy,
Neurac, Graston
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Testing – HS-CRP, Cortisol, ESR
GI Issues
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Nutrition – Foundational Eating Plan –
Elimination/Immune Health Plan
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Function – Kombucha, Kimchi, Miso, Artichokes, Greek
Yogurt
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Supplementation – Probiotics, DGL, Aloe, Marshmallow
Root, L-Glutamine
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Adjunctive – MBSR, Somatic Education, Massage, Yoga
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Testing – SIBO, Food Sensitivities, HS-CRP
Obesity or Diabesity
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Nutrition – Foundational Eating Plan – Hi Protein and Clean
Foods
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Function – Ceylon Cinnamon, Green Tea
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Supplementation – Fenugreek, Multiple Vitamin, Alpha
Lipoic Acid,
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Adjunctive – Exercise, Yoga/Meditation
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Testing – Insulin Response Test, TSH, Vitamin D
Sports Specific
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Nutrition – Foundational Eating Plan – Individualized
Fueling and Hydration Protocol
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Function – Crystalized Ginger
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Supplementation – Probiotics, DGL, Aloe, Marshmallow
Root, L-Glutamine
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Adjunctive – MBSR, Somatic Education, Massage, Yoga
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Testing – SpectraCell Micronutrient Test, VO2 Max
Depression
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Nutrition – Foundational Eating Plan – Tryptophan Rich
Complex Carbs w. Protein
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Function – Salmon, Avocado, Pumpkin Seeds, Black Berries,
Saffron
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Supplementation – SAMe, 5-HTP, B12, Vitamin D,
Probiotics, Fish Oil
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Adjunctive – Psychotherapy, Yoga, Neurac, Somatic
Education, Exercise
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Testing – Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, TSH, Iron
Resources
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Institute for Functional Medicine.
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Center for Mind Body Medicine
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Jeffery Bland, MD and Mark Hyman, MD
James Gordon, MD
Dietitians in Integrative Functional Medicine
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Kathie Madona Swift, MS, RD
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Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine – University of
Arizona (Integrative Medicine Fellowships)
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Food as Medicine Conference