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CONFERENCE CALENDAR

28th Annual Spring Conference AANP 2020 Conference
May 14-16, 2020—Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, July 9-11, 2020—The Westin Westminster, Denver, Colorado
Orlando, Florida The AANP 2020 theme is Hot Topics: Powering Up for the Future.
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) will host their Attendees come to the AANP Annual Convention each year to hear from
28 Annual Spring Conference. Designed to take A4M mission of authoritative voices and learn from pioneers who deliver world-class
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redefining medicine to the next level, Spring Congress 2020 will examine professional development experiences. They engage with sponsors and
new ways in which medical professionals can actively build a new standard exhibitors to sample the latest industry products and services. Not only
of health care. As rates of chronic disease rise and obstacles to patient- that, the daily events, such as the vendor showcase, breakfast sessions,
based care multiply, we are committed as ever to empowering clinical and evening receptions provide high-level networking and social
practitioners to lead at the forefront of medicine. Rooted in outcome- opportunities. These events draw leaders and decision makers, giving
driven practices, protocols, and research, this anti-aging conference is you a prime opportunity to position your organization and/or company
dedicated to real, transformative results. For more information, please visit as a leader in the industry. For more information, please visit
https://www.a4m.com/spring-congress-2020.html/. https://www.naturopathic.org/aanp2020/.

Sedona Herb Seminar 2020 Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules®(APM) Hormone
May 14-16, 2020—Sedona Creative Life Center, Sedona, Arizona July 16-18, 2020—The Westin Copley Place—Boston, Boston
This is one of the two conferences included in the Restorative Medicine Massachusetts
Herbal Certification program. Topics covered at the seminar include The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) module will clarify exactly
herbal medicine protocols for Cardiology; Neurology and how to approach hormonal dysregulation, with discussions on the most
Neurotransmitters; Gastroenterology; and Immunology and important evaluations to make and integrative treatment approaches to
Autoimmune conditions. Attendees will earn up to 17 CME credits. For apply. We will help you analyze the controversies and provide you with
more information, please visit https://restorativemedicine.org/herbal/ tools that you can use immediately in your practice. For more information,
events/sedona-seminar/. please visit https://www.ifm.org/learning-center/.

12th International Congress on Autoimmunity Functional Medicine Advanced Practice Modules® (APM) Energy
May 20-24, 2020—Athens Greece July 19-21, 2020—The Westin Copley Place—Boston, Boston
The 12th International Congress on Autoimmunity is the only meeting Massachusetts
place where you can learn about the newest therapeutic techniques and The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) module will investigate the
diagnostic tools as well as the most up-to-date research and novel science of mitochondrial function and dysfunction, the impact of
therapies of autoimmune diseases. Attend the premier event on oxidative stress, as well as nutritional and lifestyle influences on both
Immunology and Rheumatology. For more information please visit health and disease. Clinicians will learn how to regenerate compromised
https://autoimmunity.kenes.com/. mitochondrial function and how to address the varied underlying causes
of fatigue, depression, headache, and neurodegenerative disorders such
as Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases. Evidence-based modalities to
IFM’s Annual International Conference 2020: Advancements in address pain will be introduced, and the profound potential of the
Clinical Research and Innovative Practices in Functional Medicine healing partnership will be both explored and experienced. For more
May 28-30, 2020 – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, information, please visit https://www.ifm.org/learning-center/.
Phoenix, Arizona
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Annual International 18th Annual Internationals Restorative Medicine Conference
Conference (AIC) is the largest annual gathering of Functional Medicine August 20-22, 2020—Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island, South
clinicians anywhere in the world. This year’s conference will focus on the Carolina
state-of-the-science in Functional Medicine, presenting the latest Save the date for the 18th Annual Restorative Medicine Conference. For
research that highlights the benefits of Functional Medicine on improving more information, please visit https://restorativemedicine.org/
health outcomes. Some topics to be covered are: Longevity and the Aging conferences/2020-annual-conference/.
Process, Fasting and Ketosis, Planetary Health and Toxins, Prenatal/
Pediatrics, Clinical Skill Building, and more. For more information, Playing with Fire: The Pathophysiological Effects of Pollution
please visit https://www.ifm.org/learning-center/. October 22-25, 2020—Mission Valley Doubletree, San Diego,
California
AAMP Spring Conference The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) is host a
May 29-31, 2020—DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, Scottsdale, Arizona seminar addressing the challenging diagnosis and treatment of environmental
Chronic GI illness is not only on the rise in our patient populations but toxicant exposure, speakers are requested to enhance attendees’
also becoming more difficult to assess and treat. Everything from understanding of its many sources and multi-systemic mechanisms – and
laboratory methods to various natural and prescription therapies are empower them to implement successful, evidence-based treatment. The
becoming more complex, and often difficult to employ. AAMP Scottsdale hazards of environmental chemicals are increasingly appreciated. For
2020 is designed to bring expert speakers who deal with these diagnoses example, we have long been aware that products of combustion pose a
and can demystify and clarify assessment, therapy and troubleshooting. danger for firefighters. The toxic sequelae are emphatically demonstrated
For more information, please visit https://aampscottdale.wpengine.com/. amongst the 9-11-01 first responders, as reported by the CDC and in the
world’s press. Firefighters toil in the front lines of the battle with environmental
toxins; the consequences they endure are a caution for all thoughtful people.
The resultant adverse and expensive impacts on the quality of life in our first
responders are obvious. Not only first responders, but any person with
environmental exposures is experiencing adverse health outcomes which
have reached alarming proportions. This program is dedicated to those brave
firefighters, who risk so much to protect others, as well as those
environmentally ill patients we see everyday. For more information, please
visit http://www.aaemconference.com/.

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