Is What You’re Eating Making You Sick--An Educational Series by A4M and ALCAT

Boca Raton, FL, September 15, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Fewer than 25% of all American medical schools train future physicians in the importance of diet. As our knowledge base expands, more and more connections between what we eat and the risks of what health challenges we may face later in life is being revealed. If fact, “research into the Epigenome points to food and lifestyle as the major cause, or contributing factor, of chronic diseases; including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer,” says Dr. David Blyweiss, Dir of the Functional Medicine program at the University of Miami.

Statistics show the prevalence of obesity has been on the rise. In 1989 only 12% of the country was obese. In 2010, that number grew to 35.7% and is projected to reach 47.5 by 2018 according to an article titled Obesity and Its Economic Cost.

More than 75% of people are affected by food intolerances. "Identifying which food(s) are causing individuals to become ill seems like an easy enough solution," states Dr. Blyweiss.

With more people changing their eating habits, the growing popularity of eating organic foods, not to mention startling reports about hormones and other toxins in the food supply respected thought and opinion leaders in the nutrition and functional medicine world are coming together to discuss the latest medical advances in this field. And so, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine is organizing the “Gut, Brain and Autoimmune Disorders: The Role of Food” workshop, to be held November 3-4 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The keynote speaker is Dr. Alessio Fasano, world renowned for his research into the role of food, particularly gluten, in celiac and other auto immune disorders.

The understanding of the immunological differences between innate and specific immunity and how those differences manifest in disorders ranging from gluten and other food sensitivities to more severe manifestations, such as celiac disease, are the main topics that will be discussed at the workshop. Understanding the connections between the GI tract, the immune system and the nervous system will be a key focus in this event featured by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and sponsored by Cell Science Systems, Corp.

About the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Inc. (A4M) is a non-profit medical society dedicated to the advancement of technology to detect, prevent, and treat aging related disease and to promote research into methods to retard and optimize the human aging process. A4M is also dedicated to educating physicians, scientists, and members of the public on biomedical sciences, breaking technologies, and anti-aging issues. A4M believes that the disabilities associated with normal aging are caused by physiological dysfunction which in many cases are ameliorable to medical treatment, such that the human lifespan can be increased, and the quality of one's life enhanced as one grows chronologically older. A4M seeks to disseminate information concerning innovative science and research as well as treatment modalities designed to prolong the human lifespan. Anti-Aging Medicine is based on the scientific principles of responsible medical care consistent with those of other healthcare specialties. Although A4M seeks to disseminate information on many types of medical treatments, it does not promote or endorse any specific treatment nor does it sell or endorse any commercial product.

About Cell Science Systems Corp:
Cell Science Systems, Corp. (CSS), located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is a life sciences company and the worldwide market leader in food sensitivity testing as the manufacturer of the ALCAT Test. CSS operates a State of Florida and US government (CLIA) licensed laboratory; as well as an FDA registered, ISO certified, cGMP, medical device manufacturing facility. It is the sole owner of ALCAT Europe, GmbH, near Berlin, Germany, a European Union supported clinical and research facility of ALCAT testing services in the European Community. The ALCAT test identifies cellular reactions to over 350 foods, chemicals and herbs. These inflammatory reactions are linked to chronic health problems like obesity and diabetes, as well as skin, heart, joint, and digestive disorders.