The mitochondria are considered the powerhouse of the cells. They produce billions of the chemical ATP daily to fuel the metabolic activity of the entire body, including the brain and nervous system, digestion, immune function, etc.
It is well documented that everyone with chronic health issues has some problem occurring at the level of the mitochondria, and this includes individuals with special needs. The mitochondria are dependent on nearly all the nutrients we require from our diet, but there are specific deficiencies that increase the potential for mitochondria imbalances.
Because of their high metabolic activity, mitochondria are also vulnerable to toxic compounds produced internally or acquired environmentally. This lecture by Kurt N. Woeller, DO of Integrative Medicine Academy and Autism Recovery System will cover these topics and more, and discuss ways of assessing mitochondrial function and their relationship to many core issues seen in special needs individuals.
Dr. Kurt Woeller
Kurt N. Woeller, DO has been an integrative medicine physician and biomedical Autism specialist for over 20+ years. He is an author of several health books including Autism – The Road To Recovery, Methyl-B12 Therapy For Autism, Methyl-B12 for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, and 5 Things You MUST Do Right Now To Help With Your Rheumatoid Arthritis. He is an international speaker, educator, and practicing clinician offering specialized interventions for individuals with complex medical conditions. His health consulting practice for Autism alone is multinational with families from various countries. Dr. Woeller serves as a clinical and lab consult for Functional Medicine Clinical Rounds, as well as provides educational seminars for Great Plains Laboratory. He is co-founder of Integrative Medicine Academy, which is an online training academy for health practitioners learning integrative medicine.
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