Prokinetics 101
with Dr. Allison Siebecker ND, MSOM, LAc
About This Course
Prokinetics are a very helpful tool for Gastrointestinal conditions. They stimulate and coordinate intestinal motility and can be used to treat both symptoms, such as acid reflux and bloating, as well as disorders, such as gastroparesis and SIBO. In this class we’ll discuss both pharmaceutical and natural prokinetics including their mechanisms of action, safety and dosing strategies. We’ll cover which symptoms and disorders they can be used for, with an extra emphasis on SIBO. Dr. Siebecker will share her clinical pearls including how to combine prokinetics and handle side effects and clinical resistance.
1.25 CEUs from OBNM and 1.5 CEUs from AANP (0.75 Pharmacy credit, 0.5 General credit)
Learning Objectives
- Understand when and what to use prokinetics for
- Differentiate among both pharmaceutical and natural options
- Be able to apply prokinetics in the clinical setting
Meet Dr. Allison Siebecker, ND
Allison Siebecker, ND, MSOM, LAc, is instructor of Advanced Gastroenterology, as well as former Medical Director and Co-Founder of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). She is IBS faculty for the GI Health Foundation and is the Co-Founder of the NUNM SIBO Symposium and GI Conference- continuing education for physicians. She has specialized in the treatment of SIBO since 2010, is an award winning author and creator of the free educational website siboinfo.com.