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Naturopathic Doctors Ontario

Naturopathic Doctors Ontario. Lunch and Learn Lecture Series NUTRITION. www.ndontario.com. Nutrition is what we eat and absorb Complete Process:. Intake Digestion Assimilation Elimination. www.ndontario.com. Intake…. “You are what you eat.”

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Naturopathic Doctors Ontario

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  1. Naturopathic Doctors Ontario Lunch and Learn Lecture Series NUTRITION www.ndontario.com

  2. Nutrition is what we eat and absorbComplete Process: • Intake • Digestion • Assimilation • Elimination www.ndontario.com

  3. Intake… “You are what you eat.” • Vitamins, minerals, amino acids (complete) enzymes, essential fatty acids • Water (6-8 glasses daily) • Fibre (soluble / insoluble) www.ndontario.com

  4. Digestion… Breakdown and transformation of food from whole to microscopic: • Mechanical breakdown • Chemical breakdown • Breakdown of food into molecular form to be absorbed into cells www.ndontario.com

  5. Absorption Absorption Food (molecular size) into the bloodstream mainly in the small intestine: • First filtered by liver • Distributed to tissues and organs • If there is damage to the S.I. villi, then nutrient deficiencies result from poor absorption www.ndontario.com

  6. Assimilation Assimilation Molecular food particle • Delivered to a tissue / organ • Becomes part of a cell or is used in a process (metabolism) such as building new cells www.ndontario.com

  7. Elimination Elimination • Bacteria • Fibre that is not digested • Bile • Toxins (hormones, cholesterol, by-products of digestion) www.ndontario.com

  8. Nutritional Assessment Nutritional Assessment Naturopathic doctors look at the complete process of intake, digestion, absorption, assimilation, and elimination in a person including : • Medical history • Family history • Lab tests • Bowel Function www.ndontario.com

  9. Diagnosis Diagnosis • Naturopathic doctors will work with your present medical diagnosis e.g. Colitis, IBS, Allergies, Constipation • Knowledgeable of possible interactions with medications and natural treatments such as botanicals • Guide your individual treatment plan www.ndontario.com

  10. Impaired Nutritional Status Symptoms Impaired Nutritional Status Symptoms • Low energy • Bloating / gas • Heartburn • Constipation / diarrhea • Poor hair and nail growth • Unhealthy skin • Poor wound healing • Swollen joints www.ndontario.com

  11. Treatment Treatment • Dietary and lifestyle recommendations • Address inflammation, allergies, bacterial imbalance in the gut • Identify obstacles to wellness • Create strategies with you to overcome obstacles www.ndontario.com

  12. Prevention Prevention • Traveller’s diarrhea • Antibiotic treatment follow-up • Newborns and children in daycare • Elderly and immune compromised & hospitalizations • Family history www.ndontario.com

  13. Maintenance 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

  14. References References • Textbook of Naturopathic Medicine: J. Pizzorno ND and M. Murray ND www.ndontario.com

  15. Naturopathic Medicine Week – bringingNaturopathic Medicine to your School For more information about naturopathic medicine, call 416-233-2001 or info@ndontario.com

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

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