1. NATURAL AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES NATUROPATHIC FIRST AID KIT DR. DIMPI PATEL, ND WWW.TROYNATUROPATHIC.COM 1147 E. LONG LAKE RD. / TROY, MI 48085 248-906-8889 What’s in your medicine cabinet?

2. A little bit about myself…

3. Does your medicine cabinet look like this?

4. What if it could look like this?

5. Conditions Convenience Fever* Headaches Ear infections* Cough* Cold* Allergies Constipation Diarrhea Late night Weekend Weather * = The conditions we will be covering today Why our medicine cabinets exist:

6. Know when you need medical care Common signs & symptoms that require medical attention:  Partial airway obstruction / Difficulty breathing  Loss of consciousness  Drooling  Confusion / change in mental status  Severe allergic reaction  Acute cold/cough that does not resolve within 7-10 days  Persistent high fever  Uncontrollable diarrhea – subsequent severe dehydration

7. WE ARE GOING TO BE TALKING A LOT ABOUT TREATMENT & LITTLE ABOUT ROOT CAUSE. THE REASONS BEHIND SYMPTOMS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT. HOWEVER FOR TIME PURPOSES WE ARE FOCUSING ON JUST THE NATURAL REMEDIES. Please Keep in Mind…

8. Dry Cough Wet Cough Actions:  Internal vulnerary  Anti-spasmodic Natural remedies:  Honey*  Homemade cough syrups*  Homeopathics* Actions:  Expectorant  Anti-microbial Natural remedies:  Homeopathics*  Homemade cough syrups* Cough

9. Natural Remedies: Wives’ tale demystified Hydrotherapy Homeopathy Diet*  Fruits/veggies high in vitamin C Botanical medicine*  Echinacea/goldenseal  Tea Chicken soup Bone broth Sleep / rest Cold

10. Natural remedies Did you know? Homeopathy* Hydrotherapy  Tepid baths Botanical medicine -Fever is an important part of your body’s defense system -Most bacteria & viruses thrive at 98.6F Fever (105F and under)

11. Natural remedies: Did you know? Botanical Medicine:  Ear drops Homeopathy: -There are three types of ear infections & the most common is called otitis media? Ear Infection

12. A: SEE A SPECIALIST TO HELP RE- BUILD YOUR CHILD’S NATURAL IMMUNITY What if my child has frequent colds/coughs/infections?

13. A: FOCUS ON BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR NOT JUST GOOD BUT GREAT HEALTH! What can I do so I use my Naturopathic First Aid kit minimally?

14. Food Strong Foundations Coconut water *High in electrolytes (1 cup = 600mg K+) Leafy Greens *High in vitamins/minerals (1 cup collards = 200mg calcium) & good source of electrolytes as well! Berries *High in antioxidants Yogurt *Natural probiotic Fish *High in omega-3’s

15. Conclusion & Questions