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AANP Call for Abstracts 2009 Donielle Wilson, ND, CPM 8 June Road Chester, NY 10918 845.729.0582 Fax: 877.883.6389 [email protected] Abstract for 60 minute oral presentation Presentation title: The Relationship Between Gluten Intolerance and Neurotransmitters Not pharmacy Audience: Medical Practitioners, Researchers, Students and General Audience Description: It is well known that imbalanced neurotransmitter levels impact a patient’s health in numerous ways leading to the diagnosis of several of the most common medical conditions, including depression, anxiety and fatigue. Combine this information with the fact that gluten intolerance, one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in the United States, causes imbalances in neurotransmitter levels, and we come to discover that helping patients with a common medical condition may be as simple as diagnosing an intolerance to gluten, a staple in the American diet. Learning Objectives and Presentation Outline: 1. Understanding Gluten Intolerance a. Comprehension of the existence and clinical presentation of gluten intolerance b. Knowledge of the common signs and symptoms associated 2. Understanding the Basics of Neurotransmitter Imbalances in relation to gluten a. Review of the literature on neurotransmitter imbalances associated with gluten intolerance b. Understanding of the clinical significance of such imbalances 3. Diagnosing Gluten Intolerance and Neurotransmitter Imbalances a. Comprehension of the standard diagnostic tests for these conditions b. Understanding of how to manage a patient through the diagnosis process 4. Treatment Approach to patients with Gluten Intolerance and Neurotransmitter Imbalances a. Comprehension of appropriate treatment approaches b. Review of cases and common outcomes to treatment Bio: Dr. Donielle Wilson has a passion for researching and presenting on neurotransmitters. She also specializes in identifying gluten intolerance in her patients. Her approach involves nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, stress reduction, hormone balancing and neurotransmitter support. Dr. Wilson received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a certificate in midwifery from Bastyr University in 2000. She completed a residency in general naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University and a women’s health focused internship with Tori Hudson, ND. Dr. Wilson is currently president of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP) and has held that position since April 2003. She was awarded the NYANP Naturopathic Physician of the Year award in 2004. In addition, Dr. Wilson is a past board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and is a current board member of the American Association of Naturopathic Midwives. Dr. Wilson practices in New York City and Stamford, Connecticut. www.doctordoni.com or email [email protected].

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