Your Roadmap to Gut Instincts for Sjogren's
Get ready to dive deep into the world of gut health and discover how to thrive with Sjogren's!
Grab your planner, browse the schedule below, and start circling the sessions that call to you!
Day 1: Understanding Sjogren's & the Gut Connection
Day 1 sets the foundation for your journey, exploring the latest science, understanding symptoms, and empowering you with knowledge.
July 20, 2024
8:30 AM EST
Opening Remarks
Dr. Kara Wada & Cristina Montoya, RD
9:00 AM EST
A Look at the Epithelial Barrier Hypothesis and How to Repair & Build Resiliency
Dr. Kara Wada
9:30 AM EST
State of Sjogren's: A Clinician's POV
Dr. Diana Girnita
10:00 AM EST
Using the Breath to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve
Dr. Susan Masterson
11:00 PM EST
Lunch Break (Enjoy a Gut-Friendly Meal!)
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12:00 PM EST
Blind Spot: Hidden Errors in Our Medical Records
Elisa Comer
12:30 PM EST
Nutrition and the Gut-Skin Connection
Bexi (Rebecca) Lobo, PhD
1:00 PM EST
Sjogren's Support Society: The Best and Worst Advice We've Heard
Roundtable Discussion
2:00 PM EST
Myths about Sjogren’s and Myths about diagnosis
Dr. Sarah Schafer
3:00 PM EST
Unmasking MCAS, The Gut-Brain Connection and Its Impact on Sjogren's
Dr. Kara Wada
Day 2: Nourishing Your Gut, Nurturing Your Life
Day 2 is all about equipping you with practical tools and strategies for gut healing, symptom management, and lasting well-being.
July 21, 2024
9:00 AM EST
Tips and Tricks to Manage Dry Mouth Associated with Sjögren’s Disease
Dr. Leslie Laing
9:30 AM EST
Swallowing in Sjogren's Syndrome and the Role of Speech-Language Pathology
Shaileen Wallani, SLP
10:00 AM EST
Nutritional Management of Gastroparesis
Cristina Montoya, RD
11:00 PM EST
Lunch Break (Nourish Your Body!)
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12:00 PM EST
A Dietitian's Guide on Digestive Enzymes to Support Food Freedom
Jocelyn Wells, RD
12:30 PM EST
Essential Oils for Sjogren’s Disease Benefits for Smell, Taste, and Vagus Nerve Health
Catina Morrison, RN
1:00 PM EST
The RA Yogi Tips for Activating the Rest & Digest System for Gut Health
Julia McNally
1:30 PM EST
Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Dr. Kara Wada and Cristina Montoya, RD