Speaker: Paul Bergner. Pathology of this common condition is described along with the therapeutic use of beneficial bacteria for prevention and treatment. Understanding leaky gut syndrome and its relation to molecular mimicry can lead to a treatment program for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Grave's disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and other autoimmune conditions. Herbal materia medica and natural therapeutics for gut healing are included with case studies.