Lunch and Learn Lecture Series COLD AND FLU Naturopathic Medicine Week
Prodrome Onset Frequency Duration Severity of Symptoms Cold and Flu
Onset Susceptibility, do you catch “everything going around”? Treat symptoms early Prevention of secondary infections as well as cold and flu during season Onset
Frequency… How many times a year? One after another? Stress – major factor Nutrient status Underlying pathology Frequency..
Duration How long does it last? May point to more serious conditions such as: Thyroid Diabetes / Insulin Dysregulation Allergy Nutritional Deficiency Duration
Severity of Symptoms Runny nose / Sneezing Headache Sinus Congestion Fever / Chills Fatigue / Malaise Flare ups of other conditions: Cold sores, IBS, Arthritis, Erythema Nodosum Severity of Symptoms
First line: Prevention Hydration Digestion / Nutrient Status Hygiene Exercise Sleep Stress First Line: Prevention
Diagnosis Naturopathic Doctors will work with your present medical diagnosis Knowledgeable of possible interactions with medications and natural treatments such as botanicals Guide your individual treatment plan Diagnosis
Nutritional Assessment Symptoms Diet Analysis Risk Factors Nutritional Assessment
Impaired Nutritional Status Healing Diet Hydration Immune Health Impaired Nutritional Status
Treatment Naturopathic Support: treating the condition preventing advancement of condition preventing secondary infections: mastoiditis, meningitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections that can be severe and debilitating. Treatment
Prevention Traveller’s diarrhea Antibiotic treatment follow-up Newborns and children in daycare Elderly and immune compromised & hospitalizations Family history Prevention
Prevention Adaptogens Vitamin C, A Diet therapy & probiotics Lifestyle Hand-washing Prevention
Prevention Annual Tune-up Change of Season Soup Spring Cleanse Prevention
Maintenance Strategies: daily, weekly, monthly and annual to remain healthy How to listen to your symptoms How to take care of your health Maintenance
References Textbook of Naturopathic Medicine: J. Pizzorno ND and M. Murray ND Kim Bretz ND Webinar: Specific Probiotic Strains for Specific Diseases In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Gabor Mate MD References
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