Australia is seeing a dramatic increase in autoimmune diseases, with around 5% of people experiencing at least one of these conditions. Studies point to a strong influence of environmental factors (including diet) on autoimmune disease development. Around 80 autoimmune diseases have been identified worldwide and include common conditions such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

The role of the Western diet in the development of autoimmune diseases has received more attention over the last decade, including the use of nutrition in symptom reversal and potential remission. This webinar will explore how GPs and other health professionals can support their patients with autoimmune disorders to put this condition into remission through nutrition. Dr Brooke Goldner, MD, will present compelling information on the role of nutrition and autoimmunity.

By the end of this activity, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the pathophysiology leading to the development of autoimmune disorders.
  • Identify at least three features of an eating pattern that can be beneficial for recovering from autoimmune disorders.
  • Name tools and techniques to support patients suffering from autoimmune conditions.

CPD Hours

This activity is approved for 2.5 CPD hours (Educational Activities) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and 2.5 PDP hours with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

To obtain the full 2.5 CPD hours for this on-demand activity you are required to read the two papers provided and complete the quiz questions based on these.
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Speaker

Dr Brooke Goldner, MD
Dr Goldner is a board-certified medical doctor and the author of three best-selling books, Goodbye Lupus, Goodbye Autoimmune Disease, and Green Smoothie Recipes to Kick-Start Your Health & Healing. She has been featured on the front cover of Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine 3 times, including the recent cover of Fit Over Forty. She graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with honours for genetic research in leukaemia and neurobiology, was a graduate of the Temple University School of Medicine, was Chief Resident at UCLA-Harbor Residency, and is the sole autoimmune professor for the Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University She is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board, the founder of GoodbyeLupus.com and creator of the Hyper-nourishing Protocol for Autoimmune Reversal.

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