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FNC01 - Functional Nutrition Certification #1 of 4: Inflammation

Session 1: Inflammation

Introduce the underlying causes of inflammation, oxidative stress, catabolic physiology, and insulin resistance using the STAMP acronym.
Reviewing the diet/activity report to identify potential deficiencies or excesses: Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and fibers, vitamins and minerals (overview of RDA, safe levels, and toxicity), metabolism, alkaline balance, and the role of foundational nutrition.
Elimination and anti-inflammatory diet prescriptions.
Lifestyle intervention to reduce nutrient imbalances.
Importance of membranes: mitochondrial, cellular, gut, and brain.
Nutritional history, nutritional exam (vital, BIA, basic lab testing), and nutrition across the lifespan: Key points to "stop the damage," treating the structure to promote healing, prescribing the nutrition/dietary program, and following up with the patient.

Session Detail L2609.FNC01.1

Schedule:

12 CE Hours, On campus, L2, Sept 11-12, 2026, Fri, 5pm-9pm, Sat, 9am-6pm

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Meeting Date	Start Time	End Time
Friday, September 11, 2026	05:00pm	09:00pm
Saturday, September 12, 2026	09:00am	06:00pm

Meeting Date	Start Time	End Time
Friday, September 11, 2026	05:00pm	09:00pm
Saturday, September 12, 2026	09:00am	06:00pm

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Chiropractor Approval Numbers	IA Approved
	ND Approved
	SD Approved
	No CME at this time
	MN 90786
	AZ CE26429
	WI 20-1382335

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Charles Sefcik

Biography:

Charles Sefcik, DC, DACNB, CCN is a board certified chiropractic neurologist, certified clinical nutritionist,founder and clinical director of the Life Enhancement Clinic in Bismarck, ND. He uses a variety of conventional and functional diagnostic testing for improved clinical outcomes. Areas of special interest include head and neck pain, vestibular disorders, low back pain, gastrointestinal complaints and lifestyle medicine.

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Northwestern Health Sciences University

Lecture Room 2

2501 W 84th St

Bloomington, MN 55431