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Jul
This 2-hour lecture will look at the top three drug classes used in the treatment of autoimmune disorders. The discussion of each drug class will include their clinical indication of use, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and their therapeutic dosage ranges. Cautions and contraindications, adverse reactions as well as interactions with herbs and nutrient depletion will also be […]
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Jul
There is a growing burden of chronic disease in healthcare around the world. Diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, cancer and neurological conditions all classically affect adults, and increase in incidence with aging. A significant body of literature indicates that the foundation for all these conditions are laid in childhood; indeed, from fetal development onward. Malnutrition, physical inactivity, […]
12
Jul
Pediatric health problems such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Allergies, and mental health problems, are reaching epidemic levels in part due to environmental toxins. These disorders are placing significant demands on parents and taxpayers because of the need for specialized care and treatment in scholastic and home settings. Practitioners need a working knowledge of the environmental […]
12
Jul
Ontario Jurisprudence for Naturopathic Doctors – 2015 (CD) Presented by Lonny Rosen of Rosen Sunshine LLP.
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Jul
Naturopathic Medicine for the First 18 months of Life
12
Jul
Pediatric health care is becoming very complicated. The list of common complaints is quite different from the curriculum twenty years ago: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asthma, PANDAS/PANS, multiple anaphylactic allergies, atopic dermatitis, Anxiety disorder, Tics/Tourette’s syndrome, and ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) to name a few. Clinical experience shows that identifying one factor, of many that […]
12
Jul
In this presentation, Barbara will talk about her journey of discovery, the lines of research she combined and the outcomes achieved over her 35 years as an educator and researcher. She will describe several learning disorders, from those that impact the learner in school to those that affect us in life. She will discuss ‘cognitive […]
12
Jul
This 2-hour lecture will look at the top three drug classes (and their respective drug prototypes) used most often in the treatment of ADHD. Beginning with a discussion on the rational for their use or contraindication, and respective mechanism of action; with a special focus on their adverse effect profile and ultimate impact on quality […]
12
Jul
Our children are being diagnosed with mental health conditions at an alarming and expanding rate. Patricia Rennie, ND will review current evidence and present clinical applications of Naturopathic Medicine for Pediatric Mental Health. Case presentations and time for discussion will be included.
12
Jul
The topics to be covered include bipolar spectrum disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and schizophrenia/psychosis. For each topic (i.e., for each psychiatric disorder), a list of micronutrients will be presented from an evidence-informed perspective. For bipolar spectrum disorders, current published information suggests that robust micronutrient combinations are effective treatments and can sometimes completely replace psychiatric medication. For […]