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Naturopathic Doctors Ontario
ALLERGIES
Allergies
Overactivity of the immune system
to substances in the internal and /
or external environment
Antibody response towards
• Self
• Environment
• Foods / Drugs
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Allergic Response
• Mild to severe
• Develop over time or
immediately following
exposure
• Acute or Chronic
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Symptoms
Symptoms
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Itchy eyes
Sneezing / Coughing
Fatigue / “Brain fog”
Swelling / Rash / Hives
Anaphylaxis
Diarrhea / IBS
Mucus
Dark circles “shiners”
Hyperactivity / ADHD
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Common
Common Allergens
Allergens
Pet Dander, Mites, Mold
Pollen, Grass
Egg, Peanuts, Shellfish
Tartrazine Dye
Aspartame
Food additives
Artificial scents
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Assessment
Assessment
Naturopathic Doctors look at the
complete process of allergic reactions:
• Individual medical history
• Family history
• Lab tests
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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
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Treatment
Treatment Approach
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
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Elimination
Elimination Diet
Diet
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Remove allergen from the diet
Heal the gut lining
Decrease inflammation
Cleanse blood
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Natural
Natural Therapies
Therapies
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Plant Medicine
Liver Function
Homeopathic Medicine
Immune-modulators
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Prevention
Prevention
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Newborns and breastfeeding
Antibiotic use
Early food introduction
Elderly and immune compromised &
hospitalizations
• Family history
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Maintenance
Maintenance
• Strategies: daily, weekly, monthly and
annual to remain healthy
• How to listen to your symptoms
• How to take care of your health
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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
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