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Asthma causes & risks
Obesity

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Affects lung function
Diet high in sat fat, sugar, low fibre
Low bacteroidetes which are a major producer of SCFAs. Alterations in SCFAs increase allergic airway disease
Inflammation

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Asthma causes & risks

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Pathogen exposure supports neonatal immune system
Pre and postnatal exposure to antibiotics can increase risk and severity of asthmas in children
Low vit d and mg
Early weaning
Not BF

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Natural Approach to asthma
Avoid

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Avoid v cold drinks due to bronchial spasm
Some of the most common foods associated are: Cow’s milk, eggs, chocolate, rice, apple
Avoid sulphites & nitrates e.g alcohol & cured meats
Excess salt increases bronchial reactivity

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Natural approach to asthma
Inclusions

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Antioxidants
Selenium
Supoort siga
Optimise omega 3:6 ratio

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Asthma supplement
B Complex

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50-150mg
B3 calms histamine response
B5 calms cortisol release
B6 decreases severity of symptoms
B12 reduces inflammatory reactions

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Asthma supplement
Vit C

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2-3g day
Antiox and antihistamine

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Asthma supplement
Vit D

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Optimise levels
Modulates genes for asthma/allergy

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Asthma supplement
Mg

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200-400mg
Reduces bronchial activity

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Asthma supplement
Zinc

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15-30mg
Improves cell mediated immunity

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Asthma supplement
Probiotics

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L. Rhamnosus GG and GR1
As per label

Balance TH1/TH2 immunity

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Asthma Supplement
Fish oil

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At least 1g EPA

Needed for anti inflammatory prostaglandins

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Asthma supplement
Boswelia

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200-500mg
Inhibits leukotriene production
Improves shortness of breath, number of attacks and respiratory capacity

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Bronchitis Natural Approach
Exclusions

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Sugar, salt, sat fat, cow’s milk, wheat
Avoid mucus forming foods such as processed meats, fermented food, smoked fish & alcohol

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Bronchitis natural approach
Inclusions

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Cinnamon - warming expectorant
Horseradish - catarrh
Ginger - reduces inflammation

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Bronchitis supplement
Vit A

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5000iu
Maintains mucous membrane integrity
Enhances t cell proliferation

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Bronchitis supplement
Vit C

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3-10g
Reduces oxidative stress and inflammation of airways

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Bronchitis supplement
Vit D

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Optimise levels
Def associated with increased risk of resp infection

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Bronchitis supplement
Zinc

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15-30mg
Antiviral and antibacterial
Maintains mucous membrane integrity

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COPD
Inclusions

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Ginger, turmeric and garlic for anti inflammatory, antioxidant and warming properties
Omega 3 fats for energy and antiinflamm
High intake of good quality protein is essential due to sarcopenia risk

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COPD
Exclusions

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Cease smoking
Healthy weight management due to increased pressure on lungs & heart
Avoid mucus producing foods such as cow’s dairy

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COPD supplement
NAC

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400-1200mg
Mucolytic - easier expulsion of mucus
Inhibits bacterial adherence

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COPD supplement
EPA & DHA

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EPA 1g: DHA 300g
Reduces inflammation and enhances exercise performance

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COPD supplement
Shitake

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1.5-10g
Increases Siga
Restores energy

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COPD supplementation
Coryceps

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2-5g
Improves FEV1:FVC ratio (how much air can be forcefully exhaled
Improves exercise tolerance

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Acne causes and risks
-Hormones e.g increased androgens -Insulin resistance increases sebum -Dairy and high GI foods - Vit D has anticomodegenic properties - Microbiome - linked with higher bacteriodes
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Acne natural approach
- Water to support detox - Cinnamon for IR - Flaxseed to reduce androgens - Low GI fruit and veg - Green tea, turmeric and berry polyphenols
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Acne supplement Vit A
5000iu Supports skin barrier and reduces sebum production
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Acne supplement Vit B3
20-50mg day in B complex Works alongside chromium to decrease insulin resistance
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Acne supplement Vit D
OPtimise levels Increases cellular sensitivity to insulin
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Acne supplement Chromium
Facilitates insulin receptor activity & entry of glucose into cell 200-1000mg
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Acne supplement Zinc
15-30mg Modulates immune & inflammatory processes
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Rosacea Natural Approach
- Focus on cooling, anti inflammatory foods - Low stomach acid common so bitters etc - Reduce high histamine foods - Peppers, chocolate, tomatoes and citrus
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Rosacea Zinc
25mg Has demonstrated benefits
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Rosacea causes and risks
H.pylori SIBO Food allergy and intolerance
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Atopic dermatitis Causes & risks
Nut def - vit d, zinc, EFA Stress - promotes inflammation Excess histamine Early life antibiotics
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Atopic dermatitis Eliminate
Key allergens e.g cow’s milk Avoid anti inflammatory foods Heat/excessive bathing Stress Skin infections
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Atopic dermatitis Inclusions
- Focus on cooling foods as eczema is often causes by excess heat in the blood -Omega 3 foods - Quercetin rich foods - 5R protocol
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Atopic dermatitis supplement Vit A
5000iu Collagen synthesis
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Atopic dermatitis Vit C
1-2g Improves overall epidermal barrier function
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Atopic dermatitis Zinc
15-30g Promotes normal keratinocyte differentiation
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Atopic dermatitis Vit E
600iu Supports skin water barrier & epidermal barrier
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Atopic dermatitis Quercetin
Bioactive effect on inflammation, oxidative stress & wound healing
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Atopic dermatitis VIt D
Optimise levels Anti allergenic - reduces IgE
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Atopic dermatitis Nettle leaf
500mg Reduces effect of histamine & clears heat
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Psoriasis causes and risks
Genetic predisposition - PSORS1 Trauma - areas after injury Gut dysbiosis e.g lower ak mansia Vaccinations e.g COVID Air pollution
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Psoriasis Reduce
Gluten Red meat Simple sugars Toxic load e.g alcohol, smoking etc
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Psoriasis natural approach Increase
Antiox rich fruit and veg to lower inflammation EPA/DHA for inflammation Fibre for SCFA production Coconut oil - anti fungal and replenishing
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Psoriasis supplement Vit A
5000iu Collagen synthesis
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Psoriasis supplement Vit D
Optimise levels Anti inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects
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Psoriasis supplement Selenium
100-200ug Often low in psoriasis patients
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Psoriasis Supplement Omega 3 EPA & DHA
1080mg EPA 720mg DHA Arachidonic acid is found in high levels in psoriatic skin lesions and EPA can attenuate inflammation
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Psoriasis supplement Zinc
15-30mg Plays a key role in regulating excess keratinocyte proliferation

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