Module III Holistic Longevity and Environmental Detox
September 11 @ 7:30 am - September 13 @ 6:00 pm EDT
Thursday, September 11
Core Longevity – Brain & Cellular Health
7:30 am
Setting Up Your Brain and Weekend for Success!
Sahar Swidan, PharmD, BCPS, ABAAHP
8:00 am
Brain Optimization and Neuronal Health: What is Robbing our Brain Function
TBD
- Explain the systems biology approach to brain optimization, emphasizing the interconnected roles of the gut-brain axis, neuroendocrine signaling, and metabolic health in sustaining neuronal function and cognitive performance.
- Evaluate how disruptions in gut microbiota, blood sugar balance, and inflammatory signaling contribute to neurodegeneration, mental fatigue, and mood dysregulation — and apply integrative strategies for prevention and repair.
- Analyze the neurochemical underpinnings of dopamine signaling and reward circuitry, particularly as they relate to behavioral addictions, overeating disorders, and sugar dysregulation.
10:00 am
Break
10:30 am
Senolytics: Are they the Fountain of Youth
Anil Bajnath, MD
- Describe the role of senescent cells in aging and chronic disease and explain how senolytic therapies aim to selectively eliminate these cells to restore tissue function and extend healthspan.
- Evaluate the current clinical evidence and safety profile of key senolytic compounds—including rapamycin, metformin, quercetin, fisetin, and dasatinib—and their potential applications in longevity and age-related disease prevention.
1:00 pm
Neurological Toolbox- TBI, Cognitive Decline, MS
Ken Sharlin, MD
- Understand the systems biology of neuroinflammation, blood-brain barrier integrity, mitochondrial dysfunction, and immune dysregulation in the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI), cognitive decline, neurodegenerative diseases, and multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Identify and apply evidence-based functional medicine interventions—including targeted nutraceuticals, dietary strategies, detoxification pathways, and neuroprotective protocols—that support neuronal repair and cognitive resilience.
- Develop an individualized neurological optimization plan by integrating advanced assessments (e.g., neurocognitive testing, functional labs, gut-brain axis markers) with a tiered therapeutic toolbox tailored to the stage and severity of neurologic dysfunction.
3:00 pm
TBD (Non-CME)
3:30 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Wearables/Limbic System Retraining/Vagal Nerve Modulation
TBD
- Describe the role of the limbic system and vagus nerve in autonomic regulation, chronic stress responses, and neuroinflammatory disorders, including their relevance in conditions such as, trauma, and chronic pain.
- Evaluate the therapeutic potential of wearable technology and non-invasive neuromodulation devices (e.g., HRV trackers, vagal stimulators) in monitoring and enhancing limbic and vagal tone.
- Apply functional medicine strategies—including breathwork, neuroplasticity-based retraining, and biofeedback—to design personalized protocols that support nervous system recovery and resilience.
5:30 pm
Patient Cases and Q&A
Ken Sharlin, MD; Sahar Swidan, PharmD, BCPS, ABAAHP
6:00 pm
Close of Session
Friday, September 12
Environmental Triggers, Pain Syndromes & Integrative Therapies
8:00 am
How do we Empower Patients to maintain adherence with your program
Cliff Edberg, RD, CPT
- Describe the psychological, behavioral, and neurobiological factors that influence patient adherence, including motivation, habit loops, and dopamine-driven decision-making.
- Implement practical tools and strategies—such as personalized goal setting, milestone tracking, and micro-interventions—that enhance patient engagement and long-term compliance.
- Design a patient empowerment framework that integrates education, accountability, and compassionate flexibility to reduce drop-off and promote sustained lifestyle transformation.
9:30 am
Break
10:00 am
Migraines and Other Headaches-Innovations in Treatment
TBD
- Describe the role of senescent cells in aging and chronic disease and explain how senolytic therapies aim to selectively eliminate these cells to restore tissue function and extend healthspan.
- Evaluate the current clinical evidence and safety profile of key senolytic compounds—including rapamycin, metformin, quercetin, fisetin, and dasatinib—and their potential applications in longevity and age-related disease prevention.
11:30 am
Lunch
1:00 pm
Fibromyalgia and Total Body Pain Syndromes
Ginevra L. Liptan, MD
- Describe the multifactorial pathophysiology of fibromyalgia and total body pain syndromes, including central sensitization, mitochondrial dysfunction, HPA axis dysregulation, and neuroimmune signaling.
- Assess the limitations of conventional treatments and evaluate integrative and functional medicine innovations—including nutritional interventions, low-dose naltrexone, neuroplasticity retraining, and lifestyle modulation.
- Design a personalized treatment framework that addresses root causes and supports pain resolution through targeted therapies, nervous system regulation, and whole-body resilience strategies.
2:30 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Environmental Medicine Essentials: What’s Making Your Patients Sick?
Allison Remy, PA-C
- Identify common environmental and structural factors in homes and buildings—including mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), electromagnetic fields (EMFs), and poor ventilation—that contribute to chronic illness and inflammation.
- Explain the physiological mechanisms by which environmental exposures disrupt immune, neurological, and endocrine function, with a focus on biotoxin illness, chemical sensitivities, and sick building syndrome.
- Develop a foundational clinical framework for assessing and addressing environmentally driven illness, including history-taking strategies, environmental testing options, and integrative treatment approaches.
4:30 pm
IV Nutritional Protocols for Brain Optimization
Gordon Crozier, DO
6:00 pm
Close of Session
Saturday, September 13
Neurochemistry, Mood, and Detox
8:00 am
A Fresh Look into Brain Anatomy & Neurotransmitter Physiology as it relates to Depression, Anxiety, ADD, Autism, Schizophrenia with treatment protocols
Elizabeth Stuller, MD
- Review key regions of brain anatomy and their roles in mood, attention, sensory integration, and social behavior across neuropsychiatric conditions.
- Explain the physiology and interplay of major neurotransmitters including dopamine, serotonin, GABA, glutamate, acetylcholine, and oxytocin in the pathophysiology of depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and schizophrenia.
- Apply evidence-based functional medicine protocols—targeting gut-brain axis health, micronutrient co-factors, neurotransmitter precursors, and personalized lifestyle interventions to support neurochemical balance..
10:00 am
Break
10:30 am
Toxins, Neuroinflammation, and Mood: Restoring Brain Resilience through Functional Psychiatry
Jay Faber, MD
- Design personalized, systems-based treatment plans that combine functional lab assessments, lifestyle medicine, and evidence-informed interventions to restore neurochemical balance and emotional resilience
- Evaluate emerging and integrative treatment modalities for depression and anxiety, including nutritional psychiatry, psychobiotics, neurosteroid support, circadian rhythm optimization
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
Endocannabinoid System/Ketamine/Oxytocin/LDN Modulation in Neurological Disorders
Sahar Swidan, PharmD, BCPS, ABAAHP
- Describe the role of the endocannabinoid system, oxytocin signaling, and NMDA receptor modulation in regulating neuroinflammation, pain perception, emotional processing, and neuroplasticity.
- Evaluate the clinical applications of low-dose naltrexone (LDN), ketamine, and oxytocin in neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, including chronic pain syndromes, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.
3:00 pm
Break
3:30 pm
Exposome and Detoxification Protocols for Longevity
James LaValle, RPh, CCN
- Define the exposome and its impact on chronic illness, focusing on how cumulative exposures such as chemical, microbial, dietary, emotional, and electromagnetic affect cellular function, immune regulation, and mitochondrial health.
- Identify key biomarkers and functional testing tools to assess toxic burden, biotransformation capacity, and detoxification pathway efficiency, including Phase I/II liver and kidney pathways, methylation, and gut elimination.
- Design evidence-informed, personalized detoxification protocols using food-based strategies, targeted nutraceuticals, sauna, lymphatic support, at-home diagnostics, red light therapy, PEMF devices, and sleep-tracking tech.
- and binders to enhance elimination, reduce inflammation, and restore resilience.
5:30 pm
Module Summary and Q&A
Sahar Swidan, PharmD, BCPS, ABAAHP; James LaValle, RPh, CCN
6:00 pm
Close of Session