Naturopathic Doctors Ontario ALLERGIES Allergies Overactivity of the

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Naturopathic Doctors Ontario ALLERGIES

Naturopathic Doctors Ontario ALLERGIES

Allergies Overactivity of the immune system to substances in the internal and / or

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 • Develop over time or immediately following exposure

Allergic Response • Mild to severe • Develop over time or immediately following exposure • Acute or Chronic www. ndontario. com

Symptoms • • • Itchy eyes Sneezing / Coughing Fatigue / “Brain fog” Swelling

Symptoms • • • Itchy eyes Sneezing / Coughing Fatigue / “Brain fog” Swelling / Rash / Hives Anaphylaxis Diarrhea / IBS Mucus Dark circles “shiners” Hyperactivity / ADHD www. ndontario. com

Common Allergens Pet Dander, Mites, Mold Pollen, Grass Egg, Peanuts, Shellfish Tartrazine Dye Aspartame

Common Allergens Pet Dander, Mites, Mold Pollen, Grass Egg, Peanuts, Shellfish Tartrazine Dye Aspartame Food additives Artificial scents www. ndontario. com

Assessment Naturopathic Doctors look at the complete process of allergic reactions: • Individual medical

Assessment Naturopathic Doctors look at the complete process of allergic reactions: • Individual medical history • Family history • Lab tests www. ndontario. com

Diagnosis • Naturopathic Doctors will work with your present medical diagnosis – example: Grass

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 www. ndontario. com

Treatment Approach Treatment • Identify allergen • Decrease exposure to offending substance e. g.

Treatment Approach Treatment • 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 www. ndontario. com

Elimination Diet • • Remove allergen from the diet Heal the gut lining Decrease

Elimination Diet • • Remove allergen from the diet Heal the gut lining Decrease inflammation Cleanse blood www. ndontario. com

Natural Therapies • • Plant Medicine Liver Function Homeopathic Medicine Immune-modulators www. ndontario. com

Natural Therapies • • Plant Medicine Liver Function Homeopathic Medicine Immune-modulators www. ndontario. com

Prevention • • Newborns and breastfeeding Antibiotic use Early food introduction Elderly and immune

Prevention • • Newborns and breastfeeding Antibiotic use Early food introduction Elderly and immune compromised & hospitalizations • Family history www. ndontario. com

Maintenance • Strategies: daily, weekly, monthly and annual to remain healthy • How to

Maintenance • Strategies: daily, weekly, monthly and annual to remain healthy • How to listen to your symptoms • How to take care of your health www. ndontario. com

References • National Institute of Medicine: www. ncbi. nlm. nih. gov • Textbook of

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 www. ndontario. com

For more information call 416 -233 -2001 or info@ndontario. com

For more information call 416 -233 -2001 or info@ndontario. com

To find out more about naturopathic medicine visit: www. ndontario. com

To find out more about naturopathic medicine visit: www. ndontario. com

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