Chronic Disease: The Initiating Causes and Downstream Effects

Course overview

The goal of this recorded course is to provide a broad overview of the root causes of chronic disease seen today in modern societies. It will explore the specific issues involved. Root causes of disease come from our toxic environment, exposure to infectious agents, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal disruption and imbalanced immunity. These insults create chronic inflammation and oxidative stress that damage cellular function, promoting chronic illness. This discussion will review each causative factor and its impact on health. It will also suggest integrative approaches to treatment that can bridge the east and west using Chinese, naturopathic and Western therapies.