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Naturopathic Doctors Ontario. ALLERGIES. Allergies. Overactivity of the immune system to substances in the internal and / or external environment Antibody response towards Self Environment Foods / Drugs. www.ndontario.com. Allergic Response. Mild to severe - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ALLERGIES
Naturopathic Doctors Ontario
Overactivity of the immune system to substances in the internal and / or external environment
Antibody response towards• Self• Environment• Foods / Drugs
Allergies
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• Mild to severe• Develop over time or
immediately following exposure
• Acute or Chronic
Allergic Response
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Symptoms• Itchy eyes• Sneezing / Coughing• Fatigue / “Brain fog” • Swelling / Rash / Hives• Anaphylaxis • Diarrhea / IBS• Mucus • Dark circles “shiners”• Hyperactivity / ADHD
Symptoms
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Common AllergensPet Dander, Mites, MoldPollen, GrassEgg, Peanuts, ShellfishTartrazine Dye AspartameFood additivesArtificial scents
Common Allergens
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AssessmentNaturopathic Doctors look at the
complete process of allergic reactions:• Individual medical history• Family history• Lab tests
Assessment
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Diagnosis• Naturopathic Doctors will work with
your present medical diagnosis – example: Grass allergy
• Knowledgeable of possible interactions with medications and natural treatments such as botanicals
• Guide your individual treatment plan
Diagnosis
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Treatment Approach• Identify allergen• Decrease exposure to offending substance
e.g. egg allergy - Elimination Diet• Decrease inflammation in the body• Stabilize mast cells (release histamine)• Improve elimination pathways
Treatment Approach
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Elimination Diet• Remove allergen from the diet • Heal the gut lining• Decrease inflammation• Cleanse blood
Elimination Diet
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Natural Therapies• Plant Medicine • Liver Function• Homeopathic Medicine• Immune-modulators
Natural Therapies
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Prevention• Newborns and breastfeeding• Antibiotic use• Early food introduction• Elderly and immune compromised &
hospitalizations• Family history
Prevention
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Maintenance• Strategies: daily, weekly, monthly and
annual to remain healthy• How to listen to your symptoms• How to take care of your health
Maintenance
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References
• National Institute of Medicine: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Textbook of Naturopathic Medicine: J. Pizzorno ND and M. Murray ND
• Canadian Allergy and Immunology Foundation: www.allergyfoundation.ca
References
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