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Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors

Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. ALLERGIES. Allergies. Overactivity of the immune system to substances in the internal and / or external environment Antibody response towards Self Environment Foods / Drugs. www.oand.org. Allergic Response. Mild to severe

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Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors

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  1. Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors ALLERGIES

  2. Allergies Overactivity of the immune system to substances in the internal and / or external environment Antibody response towards • Self • Environment • Foods / Drugs www.oand.org

  3. Allergic Response • Mild to severe • Develop over time or immediately following exposure • Acute or Chronic www.oand.org

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

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

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

  7. Diagnosis 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.oand.org

  8. Treatment Approach Treatment Approach • 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.oand.org

  9. Elimination Diet Elimination Diet • Remove allergen from the diet • Heal the gut lining • Decrease inflammation • Cleanse blood www.oand.org

  10. Natural Therapies Natural Therapies • Plant Medicine • Liver Function • Homeopathic Medicine • Immune-modulators www.oand.org

  11. Prevention Prevention • Newborns and breastfeeding • Antibiotic use • Early food introduction • Elderly and immune compromised & hospitalizations • Family history www.oand.org

  12. 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.oand.org

  13. References 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.oand.org

  14. For more information call 416-233-2001 or info@oand.org

  15. To find out more about naturopathic medicine visit: www.oand.org

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