Recovery from Lyme & Other Inflammatory Disease – A Naturopathic Medical Approach

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Kristin Becker, ND Related seminars and products

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Kristin Becker, ND, is a naturopathic doctor and founder of The Natural Path to Health Clinic in St. Paul, MN. Her desire to guide patients with disabilities and debilitating joint pain to exercise and improve joint movement led her to the development of Flow – The Natural Path to Healthy Joints, which she teaches at the Fitness in the Parks programs. She earned her doctorate at Bastyr University of Naturopathic medicine, graduated magna cum laude from Hamline University and is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kristin Becker maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kristin Becker has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Investigate the approaches to diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease by IDSA, ILADS & naturopathic doctors.
2. Inspect the foundations of health, therapeutic order and principles that guide naturopathic treatment decisions.
3. Recognize potential patient symptoms of chronic Lyme for appropriate referrals to a licensed provider.
4. Differentiate eradication of the microbe versus strengthening the immune system.

Outline

• IDSA
• ILADS
• Naturopathic model

• Foundations of Health
  • Diet, exercise, sleep
  • Support – emotional/spiritual well-being
• Therapeutic Order
  • Diet & lifestyle
  • Therapies
  • Nutriceuticals & Pharmaceuticals
• Principles
  • Treat the whole person and underlying cause
  • Docere – doctor as teacher
  • Healing power of nature – support the body so the body can heal itself
  • Prevention by maintaining the foundations of health
• Naturopathic Doctors
  • Licensed or Registered NPLEX examination
  • US Department of Education Accredited Naturopathic Medical Schools
  • Experts of nutriceuticals, nutraceutical-drug interactions, quality of supplements

• Health GI track
  • Health gut biosis – probiotic colonies
  • Food Sensitivities
  • Adequate Nutrition
• Health Mind -
  • Unique approach to neurotransmitters
  • Balance treatment vs tolerance
• Whole Herb Anti-microbials

Target Audience

    
• Nurses
    
• Nurse Practitioners
    
• Physical Therapists
    
• Occupational Therapists