Advanced Naturopathic Case Taking

Question 1

What are the 7 core clinical imbalances?

Answer 1

1. Assimilation
2. Structural integrity
3. Communication
4. Defence and repair
5. Transport and circulation
6. Energy and mitochondria
7. Detoxification and elimination

Question 2

What does Assimilation encompass?

Answer 2

Digestive secretions, digestive motility and innervation, digestive hormones, absorption of nutrients and microbiota balance.

Question 3

What does Structural Integrity encompass?

Answer 3

Cell membrane health, bones and teeth, joints and cartilage, mucous membrane and skin integrity.

Question 4

What does Communication encompass?

Answer 4

Hormones, neurotransmitters and the nervous system.

Question 5

What does Defence and Repair encompass?

Answer 5

Inflammation, infections, allergies, autoimmune conditions, and low immunity.

Question 6

What does Transport and Circulation encompass?

Answer 6

Lymphatics, vascular structures and mobilisation of blood lipids.

Question 7

What does Energy and Mitochondrial Health encompass?

Answer 7

Co-factors for energy production, biochemical imbalances in energy pathways due to heavy metals, mitochondrial integrity and oxidative damage.

Question 8

What does Detoxification and Elimination encompass?

Answer 8

Liver, kidney and bowel function, skin and lungs.

Question 9

Give examples of an Assimilation imbalance in clinic.

Answer 9

1. Dysbiosis
2. Gas or bloating
3. Food allergies or intolerances
4. Heartburn
5. Increase or decrease in weight

Question 10

Give examples of a Structural Integrity imbalance in clinic