1. Naturopathic Medicine
By:
Dr. Natalie McCulloch H.BKin, ND
Dr. Nicole Sandilands H.Bkin, ND

2. What is Naturopathic Medicine?

3. What is Naturopathic Medicine?

4. What is Naturopathic Medicine?

5. What to Expect

6. Treatment Options

7. Treatment Options

8. Treatment Options

9. Treatment Options

10. Common Conditions Treated
Digestive complaints
•Constipation
•Diarrhea
•Irritable bowel syndrome
•Crohn’s and Colitis
Immune Issues
•Autoimmune conditions
•Flu treatment and prevention
•Allergies
Pediatric Concerns
•ADD/ADHD
•Autism
•Chronic Ear infections
•Chronic Colds/ runny nose
•Nutritional counselling
•Teething and colic
•Breastfeeding support

11. Common Conditions Treated
Cardiovascular Issues
•High blood pressure
•High cholesterol
Endocrine Issues
•Type 1 and 2 diabetes
•Hyper/hypothyroidism
•Adrenal fatigue
Mental Wellness
•Stress management
•Anxiety
•Depression
•Seasonal Affective
disorders

12. Common Conditions Treated
Women’s Health Issues
•PMS/dysmenorrhea
•Fibroids
•Fertility Issues
•Pre/Post menopausal issues
•PCOS
•Hormonal imbalances
•Yeast infections
Dermatological Concerns
•Eczema
•Psoriasis
•Acne
•Rosacea
•Pregnancy Preparation and support
•Breast Health

13. Oral & GI Health:
A Naturopathic Perspective

14. Anatomy of the GI tract

15. Oral manifestation of Disease

16. Angular Cheilosis

17. Gingivitis

18. Glossitis

19. Oral manifestation of Disease
Intraoral burning
Halitosis
Eroded tooth enamel

20. Tongues and TCM

21. Tongues and TCM

22. Tongues and TCM

23. Tongues and TCM

24. Common Herb-Drug Interactions

25. Drug-Herb Interactions
Anticoagulants/Antiplatelets (warfarin) and Herbs
Tumeric (curcumin), garlic, fish oil, vitamin E, gingko, ginger
Antihypertensives and Herbs
Garlic, Hawthorne, Olive leaf, Leonurus, Astragalus, CoQ10
Licorice, Yohimbe

26. Drug-Herb Interactions
NSAIDs and Tumeric
Diuretics and Dandelion
Valerian and Sedatives
Antidiabetic drugs and bittermelon, chromium, ginseng, garlic

27. Drug-Herb Interactions
St-John’s Wort and drugs
Grapefruit Juice and drugs
Herbs rich in mucilage and drugs

28. Drug-Herb Interactions
Antibiotics and Probiotics
Metformin and Vitamin B12
Statins and CoQ10
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors

29. Let’s talk Diet!

30. Let’s talk Diet!

31. Let’s talk Diet!

32. Let’s talk Diet!

33. Let’s talk Diet!

34. What are Macronutrients?

35. Macronutrients Fats Proteins 9Kcals/g Different kinds 4Kcals/g
 Saturated, unsaturated, transfats etc.
Proteins
4Kcals/g

36. Macronutrients Carbohydrates 4Kcal/g Different kinds  Simple
 Complex

37. A better food pyramid?

38. Food sensitivities

39. Food sensitivities

40. Changes to Begin Today Whole Foods Diet:
Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits (aim for 7-10
servings per day)
Eat healthy fats: avocado, olive oil, ground flax seeds,
almonds, walnuts, seeds (aim for 2-3 servings per day)
-Eat lean protein sources: chicken, turkey, fish, protein powder, eggs, beans/legumes (try to eat some protein with each meal, aim for 3-4 servings per day)

41. Changes to Begin Today! Exercise Get your body moving daily!
Aim for activities that complement your lifestyle
Ideally minutes most days of the week

42. Changes to Begin Today
Decrease or stop any habits (e.g. smoking, alcohol, caffeine, etc.)
Ensure you are well hydrated (aim for ½ your body weight in fluid ounces, e.g. 150lbs = 75 ounces)
Have fun – laugh often, stress management

43. THANK YOU
&
QUESTIONS?