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1 ALLERGIES Naturopathic Doctors Ontario

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

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

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

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

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

7 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 Diagnosis www.ndontario.com

8 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 Treatment Approach www.ndontario.com

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

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

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

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

13 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 References www.ndontario.com

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

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

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