Detoxification 1 - Naturopathic Assessment: Flashcards
Q: What is the primary focus of naturopathic assessment?
A: Identifying underlying causes of dysfunction, assessing biomedical pathology, and addressing physical, biochemical, or emotional imbalances.
Q: How do naturopaths diagnose existing or subclinical conditions?
A: Through detailed case-taking and diagnostic methods, such as identifying conditions like IBS or endometriosis.
Q: What does “Unity of Disease” mean in naturopathic assessment?
A: It refers to finding the primary cause of functional disturbances, which may involve multiple factors, but the predominant cause is key.
Q: What are some key contributing factors to dysfunction considered in naturopathy?
A: Poor diet, lifestyle, stress, and imbalances in structural, biochemical, or mental/emotional health (Triad of Health).
Q: What additional factors might influence a person’s health according to naturopathy?
A: Genetics, energetic state, and constitution.
Q: Why is individuality important in naturopathic treatment?
A: Because each person is unique, with distinct causes and contributing factors for their health concerns, requiring individualized treatment.
Q: What is involved in taking a full case history in naturopathic assessment?
A: Gathering information about family status, work, presenting complaints, medical history, diet, lifestyle, and evaluating body systems.
Q: What might a detailed clinical examination include in naturopathy?
A: Analyzing nails, pulse, tongue, iridology, blood pressure, facial signs, skin color, hair, demeanor, and energy.
Q: How is a saliva pH test conducted in naturopathic assessment?
A: By using litmus paper to check the body’s pH balance, assessing whether the tissue state is acidic or alkaline.
Q: What does the Cardio-Vascular Index Test measure?
A: It measures deficiency or excess states by combining blood pressure and pulse readings.
Q: What do results below 12,000 in the Cardio-Vascular Index Test suggest?
A: Deficiency, indicating the client needs building up.
Q: What do results above 24,000 in the Cardio-Vascular Index Test indicate?
A: Excess, suggesting the need to reduce or relax sympathetic dominance, with exceptions for athletes.
Q: What types of laboratory tests might be used in naturopathic assessment?
A: Tests may include hair/mineral analysis, stool analysis, blood tests, saliva tests for hormones, and urine tests for toxins.
Q: What are some trusted laboratories for diagnostic testing in naturopathy?
A: Genova Diagnostics, Invivo Clinical, YorkTest Laboratories, Biolab, and Regenerus Labs.
Q: What was the focus of treatment in the case study of the 29-year-old male with digestive issues?
A: Treating the underlying cause of intestinal inflammation, low digestive enzymes, and dysbiosis following food poisoning.
