In this module, you will learn about the many symptoms of gastrointestinal imbalances, including skin problems like psoriasis and eczema, gallbladder problems, seasonal allergies, food sensitivities, and mood disorders. You will learn how to assess your own gastrointestinal function using functional medicine tests as well as through assessment of “reflex” points known as Chapman’s reflexes in chiropractic and Front Mu points in Chinese Medicine.
Gastrointestinal Assessment & Evaluation
Signs and Symptoms of GI Dysfunction
Physical Signs of Nutritional Deficiencies of the GI System
Abdominal Examination: Standard and Functional
Somatovisceral Reflexes (Chapman’s Reflexes).
Blood Test Interpretation of Gastrointestinal Dysfunction from a Functional Medicine Perspective
References
Appendix
JAOA: Presence of Chapman Reflex Points in Hospitalized Patients with Pneumonia