In the last 20 years, the world has seen several viral epidemics including severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), coronavirus (SARS-CoV-1) in 2003, the influenza disease called HIN1 in 2009, and the middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in 2012 and now of course the current pandemic.
As Naturopathic Doctors, we are uniquely positioned to support our patient’s immune system.
Natural health products:
- may have the potential for management of viral infections and symptoms
- can be used together with drugs and when used together may have synergist benefits
- may have multiple effects on the immune system
- can be generally safe for all ages
During this webinar, we will be reviewing antiviral mechanisms for natural health products and treatment doses. These include:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Glutathione
- Zinc ionophores
- St. John’s Wort
- Mushrooms
- POTS like syndrome
CE Credits
CONO: Category A: General -1 credit
British Columbia: Category C- General-1 credit
AANP: General-1 credit
OANP/OBNM: General-1 credit
Dr Carissa Doherty, ND
Dr Carissa Doherty Naturopathic Doctor. She completed her premedical studies at the University of Guelph obtaining a Specialized Honours degree in Bio-Medical Toxicology. During her undergraduate years, Carissa was fortunate enough to be one of the first people in Canada to work in product development with inulin, a complex carbohydrate, now used widely in the supplement industry as a pleasant tasting fibre.
In 2002, Carissa received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and remains a member in good standing to this day.
Dr Carissa Doherty, ND, and her sister Dr Sonya Doherty, ND, founded The Natural Care Clinic in Burlington in 2005. The Natural Care Clinic is an internationally recognized centre of care and education. The Natural Care Clinic team is committed to improving awareness about chronic disease and how Naturopathic Medicine can improve quality of life. Their approach to treating chronic illness has become world renowned drawing patients to the Natural Care Clinic from all over Ontario, Canada, the United States, Asia and Europe. The Natural Care Clinic team, led by Dr Carissa Doherty ND, provides educational conferences for healthcare providers focused on management of complex disorders.
In addition to a general family practice, Dr Carissa Doherty takes a special interest in Lyme disease and chronic infections, methylation medicine and environmental medicine and has an advanced training in Lyme disease.
