Join us on November 5 at 8:00 PM ET for a FREE NP Circle webinar: Proton Pump Inhibitors: Deprescribing and Polypharmacy Reduction, presented by Dr. John Gannage.
Sponsored by CSOM (Canadian Society for Orthomolecular Medicine)
Learning Objectives
Recognize the risks associated with long-term PPI use, including drug-induced nutrient depletion.
Analyze the underlying causes of low stomach acid and understand the functional implications of blocking its production.
Identify the rationale for deprescribing PPIs, particularly in the context of polypharmacy reduction and chronic disease management.
Evaluate non-pharmaceutical interventions for managing reflux symptoms and supporting digestive function.
About the Speaker
Dr. John Gannage is the Founder and Medical Director of Markham Integrative Medicine, where he has been advancing the prevention and treatment of chronic disease through nutrition, detoxification, immune modulation and the reduction of oxidative stress since 1998. He has a special focus in using biomedical therapies to assist children and families affected by developmental issues, including autism. Dr. Gannage was a principal investigator for TACT (the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy) and has been administering Chelation Therapy since 1999. He has also received training in Oxidative Medicine and Lipid Exchange Therapy. Dr. Gannage is a Defeat Autism Now clinician, and Fellow of the Academy for Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS).
Registration
NP Circle members: RSVP here.
NPs and NP students who aren’t members yet: Join NP Circle for free, then RSVP through the community.
Other healthcare professionals: Register here.