Dr. Alexander Shikhman MD, PhD, FACR is the founder of Institute for Specialized Medicine (IFSMED) and one of the pioneers in the field of integrative rheumatology and therapy of autoimmune diseases. Learn practical aspects of clinical immunology and integrative rheumatology. Gain insight into the principles and applications Dr. Shikhman uses to help thousands of patients with complicated medical issues.

NOTE: These presentations are recorded from a previous live classroom session. At times the audio and video is not top quality.

You can expect to learn:

Genetic and environmental factors contributing to specific autoimmune diseases
Principles of interpreting various immunological tests
Principles of integrative therapy for autoimmune/connective tissue diseases, including combinations of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
Improve early recognition of autoimmune diseases in clinical practice
Create and optimize integrative protocols focused on autoimmune diseases
Detect “infectious” signatures in patients with chronic infections and infection-driven autoimmune diseases
Identify the symptoms and pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract
Recognize and detect specific clinical features and potential driving forces in major autoimmune diseases

Introduction to Autoimmunity

Eleven individual presentations covering:

Genetics/Epigenetics
TH17
Patterns of Joint Involvement
MHC Class 1
Autoantibodies
Vaccines and Autoimmunity
Principles of Therapy
Role of Stem Cells
Low-Dose Naltrexone
Ozone Therapy
Melatonin in Treatment of Autoimmune Disease

Infection and Autoimmune Disease

Seven individual presentations covering:

Chronic Infections
Bartonellosis
Epstein Barr Virus
Lyme Disease
Mycoplasma
Streptococcus
Yersiniosis

Multisystem Autoimmune Disease

Five individual presentations covering:

Lupus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Sjogren's Syndrome
Vasculidities

Autoimmune Diseases and the Gastrointestinal System

Eight individual presentations covering:

Chron's Disease
Gut-Brain Axis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Microbiome
Probiotics and Prebiotics
SIBO
Ulcerative Colitis

Dealing with Monsters (complicated issues) Plus Case Presentations

Four individual presentations covering:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

Plus nine real-life case presentations