The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) has updated their website to provide additional information for the public in regards to the H1N1 Flu Virus.
The following is an excerpt:
“According to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, symptoms of H1N1 are similar to seasonal influenza (flu) including headache, chills and cough followed by fever, loss of appetite, muscle aches and fatigue, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and throat irritation. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur in adults as well as in children. In more severe cases, or in people with chronic conditions, complications such as pneumonia may develop.
If you are experiencing these symptoms you should immediately contact your health care provider, including your Naturopathic Doctor (ND), or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. Do not leave your home if possible until you have spoken to your health care provider or a Telehealth nurse. People should only go to Emergency Rooms if they have severe symptoms.
A Naturopathic Doctor can help you support your immune system with a natural approach to health. A strong immune system not only reduces the risk of getting sick, but may also reduce the severity of illness if you do get sick. Although viruses such as influenza don’t respond to antibiotics, there are anti-viral therapies your
Naturopathic Doctor can suggest to you to support your immune systems ability to fight viruses and therefore lessen the severity of many illnesses caused by viruses. Naturopathic Doctors are trained in diagnoses and will refer you to another health care provider where appropriate. Naturopathic Doctors are highly-trained and provincially regulated primary health care providers. Visits to Naturopathic Doctors are covered by most workplace benefit plans. Even if you have a family doctor, your Naturopathic Doctor can complement their care with naturopathic treatment options.”
For more information, visit: OAND Website
Creating a strong terrain through a robust immune system helps maintain health. Naturopathic modalities, such as clinical nutrition and herbal medicine can play an important role in supporting the immune system.
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