Digestion from a Chiropractic Perspective
Dr. Julie JohnsonSat 11:00 AM - 11:50 AMGreat Plains G-J
Dr. Julie Johnson The purpose of the course is to identify why addressing digestive health in chiropractic patients is important, examine factors indicating digestion may be impacting chiropractic results, differentiate nutrients that support digestion and absorption and review a clinical thought process that will lead to action steps to improve digestive capability.
An estimated 60-70 million Americans report digestive issues annually that range from minor and temporary to complex and chronic problems that greatly influence daily quality of life. This session examines why digestion should be considered in the chiropractic office due to its impact on soft tissue integrity. A focus on protein absorption, zinc depletion and hypochlorhydria, within the framework of three major factors impacting digestive health, will be presented. Attendees will examine factors that digestion may be impacting chiropractic results, learn about nutrients that support digestion and absorption, and gain the tools needed to take action to reduce loss of muscle mass and maximize health outcomes in patients seeking
chiropractic care.
Dr. Julie Johnson is a faculty clinician and assistant professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where she founded Palmer’s Military Care Program in 2004. For over two decades, the program has provided complimentary chiropractic exams, care, imaging, and rehabilitation to active-duty soldiers, qualifying veterans, and their dependents, across both Palmer campus locations in Davenport, Iowa and Port Orange, Florida, delivering more than $6 million in in-kind services to date.
A dedicated advocate for military health, Johnson was appointed Army Reserve Ambassador for Illinois in 2018 and is currently serving her second term. She also holds the role of Illinois State President for the Association of the United States Army and has presented at national and international conferences.