Outline:
1. Intro: Myself and clinical background as it pertains to Traumatic Brain Injury (5-10 min)
2. Physiology of mTBI/Concussion and post-concussion syndrome (15 min)
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- Neuroinflammation
- Neurodegeneration
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction
- Sleep cycle dysregulation
- Intestinal permeability and autonomic dysfunction
3. Conventional Treatment of Concussion and post-concussion syndrome (15 min)
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- Rest
- Graduated exercise/return to activities of daily living
- CBT
- Anti-depressants
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- NSAIDs
4. Naturopathic Treatment of Concussion and post-concussion syndrome (15 min)
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- Dietary therapies
- Antioxidants
- Neuroprotectives
- TCM
- Leaky Gut
- Mitochondrial Support
- Anti-inflammatories
- Sleep regulation
- Visual Therapy
- Atlas/Axis Chiropractic adjustment
5. Physiology of catastrophic TBI (Trauma/Stroke) (15 min)
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- Paralysis
- Aphasia
- Dysautonomia
- UTI
- Venous insufficiency
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Spasticity
6. Conventional Treatment of catastrophic TBI (15 min)
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- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech-Language therapy
- Psychological therapy
- Analgesics
- Benzodiazepines
- Anticonvulsants
- Corticosteroids
7. Naturopathic Treatment of catastrophic TBI (15 min)
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- Appropriate referral
- Diet Therapy
- Cannabinoids (Spasticity/Pain)
- UTI prevention
- TCM
- Mitochondrial Support
- Sleep cycle regulation
- Gastrointestinal Support
- Pain Management
- Hormone replacement
8. Cases (20-25 min)
As presented at our Live 2023 ND Conference: Naturopathic Approaches to Various Disorders
Presented by Dr Shawn Meirovici ND