Goal: The gut is far more than a digestive organ – it is central to immune regulation, neurotransmitter production, hormone balance, and detoxification. On this day, you’ll learn how to understand and utilize the gut systemically and therapeutically.
Content & Methods:
Lecture (09:00–10:30): The Gut as a Metabolic Organ & Mucosal Barrier
Covers anatomy and function of the gut mucosa, GALT (gut-associated lymphoid tissue), tight junctions, zonulin, mucin production, and secretory IgA. You’ll understand how gut barrier damage can trigger or maintain systemic diseases – from IBS to autoimmunity.
(Dr. Jürgen Kasper & Dr. Goran Stojmenovic)
Workshop (11:00–13:00): Microbiome Diagnostics & Case Analysis
Learn to interpret real stool analysis findings: bacterial and fungal profiles, pH levels, undigested residues, SCFAs, inflammation markers (e.g., calprotectin, α-1-antitrypsin), secretory IgA. These insights will guide individualized therapy planning.
(Team AFM)
Lecture (14:30–15:30): The Gut–Brain Axis & PNEI
Explains the bidirectional communication between gut and CNS via the enteric nervous system, vagus nerve, tryptophan metabolism, SCFAs, and immunomodulators. Connects to psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology (PNEI).
(Dr. Jürgen Kasper & Dr. Goran Stojmenovic)
Workshop (16:00–17:30): Therapeutic Approaches for SIBO, Leaky Gut & Histamine Intolerance
Practice-oriented strategies: elimination diets, pro-/prebiotics, micronutrients, enzymes, biofilm disruptors, antihistamine phytotherapy.
Abdominal Examination: Hands-On
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn and practice essential techniques for performing a thorough abdominal examination
(Team AFM)
