Donald Brown, ND will deliver a free dinner presentation on April 28th on the use of probiotics in clinical practice sponsored by Integrative Therapeutics, Inc. in partnership Natural Partners and Natural Dispensary.

There have been significant advances in research on probiotics in the last several years and extensive emerging data. Dr. Donald Brown, naturopathic physician and one of the leading authorities in the US on evidence-based herbal medicine and the safety and efficacy of nutritional supplements, will present a dinner lecture on new research and the expanding clinical applications for probiotics.

This presentation for healthcare professionals is sponsored by Integrative Therapeutics, Inc. in partnership with Natural Partners and Natural Dispensary. It will be held:

? Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 - 6:30pm
Le Merigot, A JW Marriott Beach Hotel & Spa
1740 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Dr. Brown will discuss probiotics and their mechanisms of action in the body. He will address their role in the health of the gastrointestinal tract and new data suggesting key actions in the immune system including the impact of probiotics on cytokines involved in allergies and inflammation.

Potential clinical applications covered will include antibiotic-associated diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis and bacterial vaginosis.

There is no charge for the dinner and lecture, but seating is limited. To register, or for more information on all Integrative Therapeutics? educational events go to http://www.integrativeinc.com/Education/Events.aspx.

Donald J. Brown, N.D.
Dr. Donald Brown is a naturopathic physician and one of the leading authorities on evidence-based herbal medicine and the safety and efficacy of nutritional supplements. Dr. Brown currently serves as Vice President, Medical and Educational Affairs for Schwabe North America, Inc., the leading manufacturer and distributor of proprietary, natural medicines and dietary supplements. The company has an unsurpassed portfolio of products that provide unique natural health solutions which includes Integrative Therapeutics, Inc.

A former assistant professor at the Bastyr University of Natural Health Sciences in Seattle, he founded Natural Product Research Consultants, Inc. in 1990 and served as director of the organization until 2007. He serves on the Advisory Board of the American Botanical Council and is a member of the Scientific Board of the International Probiotic Association. Dr. Brown also served as an advisor to the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health.

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