Original Date: November 18, 2017As we begin to see more and more older adults in our offices we need to be equipped to differentiate normal aging from the early stages of dementia. Dementia is like a rising tide now with 1 in 2 having some form of dementia by age 85. This lecture will propose a straightforward and simple way to assess patients with memory problems at any age and suggested ways to comprehensively treat them. Part of the treatment approach described is based on the groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research by Dr. Dale Bredeson who has found that the only hope for Alzheimer’s and dementia is a naturopathic one; where the causes of neurodegeneration must be found and addressed. Naturopathic Physicians are the ones most suited to stem this rising tide of dementia.

A method will be described to include cognitive testing from pencil and paper approaches to brain
imaging and laboratory analysis. Cases will be utilized throughout the presentation to demonstrate this assessment and treatment approach.

1.5 general CEUs approved by OBNM

Depression, anxiety, and insomnia are common comorbidities, reaching epidemic proportions. After reviewing use and concerns associated with prescription medications for these concerns, the talk will review diet, lifestyle, and natural health product strategies that have proven safe and effective for management of these common mental health concerns. A key focus of the presentation will be to differentiate between strategies safe to combine with common mental health prescription medications versus strategies that are safe and appropriate for unmedicated individuals, yet inappropriate to combine with common prescriptions.

A broad array of prescription medications will be mentioned… Over 50 common mental health prescriptions will be listed in slides… Too many to list here. Typically, specific discussion occurs regarding citalopram, fluoxetine, Effexor, pristiq, Ativan, clonazepam, lorazepam, and zoplicone

Original Date: November 18, 2017The objective of this lecture is to educate individuals on the all aspects of NAD (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide); its biochemistry, history of use clinically, applications of use, understanding of the delicacy of its use in addiction medicine & mental health disorders, as well as for other health issues. Focus will be on intravenous use but oral, transdermal & intra-nasal use will also be discussed. Also, emphasis will be placed on the importance of proper training & methodical use clinically.

Original Date: November 19, 2017This brief overview of allopathic medications for depression and anxiety primes the naturopathic
physician to better assist the patient who wishes to either utilize or cease use of psychiatric medications. We will specifically look at the SSRI and SNRI class of medications, as well as anxiolytics such as benzodiazapines and antihypertensives. We will cover appropriate use, naturopathic considerations, side effect profiles, and intra-class comparisons.

Original Date: November 19, 2017This presentation introduces the student to the anatomy and physiology of the subtle energy body system and its application to the individual in how it relates to the emotions, the thought patterns held in the unconscious mind and correlating symptomology held in the physical body. Students will learn to understand physical symptomology of disease from an expanded perspective which includes the subtle energy body and its interconnection with the emotional, mental and spiritual levels. Specifics of the subtle energy body system will be explored both theoretically through the examination of two different subtle energy body systems developed throughout the world, and personally through the exploration of their own energy system. Case histories will be presented and an exploratory exercise will be included.

Original Date: November 19, 2017A core tenet of Naturopathic medicine is to provide deep, holistic care for patients that addresses the whole person. As such, NDs frequently develop closer relationships with patients than do their allopathic counterparts. In addition, NDs in Oregon have recently found themselves being more closely integrated into primary care for Oregonians and thus under closer scrutiny from their licensing board. It has become clear that one common cause of complaint to the board involves boundary violations.

In order to help attendees learn how to establish rigorous boundaries with patients, as opposed to either overly ridged or overly porous boundaries, this presentation will show attendees how psychotherapists use professional boundaries as both a tool for maintaining ethical behavior and for improving clinical outcomes along with discussion of the many ways in which this model applies to Naturopathic medical practice. The presentation will also explore the all-important topic of which kinds of patient conditions and which situations typically foster boundary crossings and violations.