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Sample Naturopathic Approach to Asthma (in adults)

Excerpts from Naturopathy Assignment HLT60512 Sample Naturopathic Approaches to Asthma in Adults (The dosages given for herbs and supplements are the ‘standard range’ and are a guide only. See a Naturopath for contraindications and individualised dosages for your condition)   Supplement Herbs Dietary Lifestyle Other Curcumin Powdered extract 1.5–3.0...
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Aggravating and Ameliorating Factors of Diseases

Excerpts from previous naturopathy assignments HLT60512.  Follwoing are 3 Signs, symptoms, ameliorating, and aggravating factors listed for each of the health problems below Erectile dysfunction Absence of erection or being able to maintain and erection during sex 3 Contributing Factors Blood Vessel Problems Chronic Illness (diabetes, blood pressure, kidney...
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Anatomical Systems of The Body

Cardiovascular system The Cardiovascular system delivers oxygenated blood to the body and carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart. It’s located in the pericardial cavity and is protected by the pericardial membrane. It has four chambers 2 superior: atria and 2 inferior ventricles, which receive blood from veins and...
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Sample Iron and Thyroid Studies

Sample Iron and Thyroid Studies   Test Conducted     IRON STUDY   Results References Range Status SERUM IRON 85 µg/dL 30 – 170 µg/dL Normal-Mid range FERRITIN 4 ng/ mL 12 – 300 ng/mL Low TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY 480 mcg/dL 240 – 450 mcg/dL High TRANSFERRIN SATURATION...
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Humoral Theory

Humoral theory in clinical practice and its relevance to Naturopathic practice. Humoral theory was originally described by physician Hippocrates ca. 460–370 BCE, then in 2nd Century CE, the physician Galen is noted to further develop the theory; up until the 17th century it was popular amongst physicians, for example...
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Comparison of Naturopathy and the Biomedical Model of Healthcare Perspectives

The processes of Disease from a Naturopathic perspective and Biomedical model of health perspective From a Naturopathic perspective, disease occurs from multifactorial inputs including stress and living outside ‘Natures laws’ and from the presence of pathogens which cause ‘infection to an organism that is not able to readily prevent...
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Migraines

Migraines are a ‘neurogenic inflammatory’ disorder. Nurturing the health of the brain and nervous system is an important component of treatment. Migraines are linked with but not limited to, triggers from intolerance’s and allergic sensitivities, stress, digestion, liver function and microbiome balance (good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract). Many...
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Naturopathic Philosophy

The human being exists as part of humanity and is reliant upon the earth for life. The earths elements (earth, air, water & fire) are part of the ‘laws of nature’ to which no human exists separately. Alongside and not separate from the laws of nature exists energy and...
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Eco Friendly Home Cleaning

A clean and tidy environment can improve productivity and reduce stress and anxiety. My other ‘hat’ is my Business ‘Eco Friendly Home Cleaning’. Currently I have six regular clients and I really enjoy providing this service! See the Facebook link below for more information. Eco Friendly Home Cleaning is...
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Healthy thought

I found a great video on You Tube about ways to stop ruminating over  past problems. It describes creative visualisation techniques to encourage the brain to come back to the present moment for clarity and problem solving. Here is the link:  ...
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