Protocols & Next Steps Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH LMHC, ACS, RPP, NTP, NCBTMB Copyright Dr. Leslie Korn, 2018 Integrative Treatment: ADHD Eliminate refined foods Stabilize hypoglycemia Emphasize protein & fats Fish oil Identify food allergies Exercise: kinesthetic based, disciplined with meaning, like martial arts, fencing, etc. Breathing Bodywork Rocking, Watsu Often very creative; change the school, not the child
Integrative Treatment: Cognitive Function, Attention & Focus Blood flow-synapse communication & lubrication Age-based analysis, cooccurring dis-orders Huperzine, gingko, vinpocetine Slow Glucose Uptake, enhance EFAs Hydrotherapy: Hot & cold alternating; stimulates blood flow, Coffee Enemas, Liver Flush, Sleep Higher protein/fats/complex carbs, Organic Eggs, spinach Green Tea powder/coffee (adults only) Exercise aerobic, balance (bosu), pranayama Brain training > Neurofeedback Lumosity Refer to, Fish Oil 1-5 gms, Lithium, Taurine, Lutein (enhances memory) Cranial, sacral, grounding treatments, feet & hands Integrative Treatment: Anxiety Nijmegen Scale Symptoms of HVS Kava Kava Valerian-Hops-Passionflower Skullcap (anxious depression) ½ c. Dark Beer (hops) Fermented foods support gut function Fiber Flush Skin Brush Vinegars, meats, bone broths, oatmeal, celery dietary stressors caffeine, sugar, etc. Refer to GABA Yoga & Breath retraining & aerobics:scalene stretch, Flying Dragon, Wood chopper, HA breath (In Body dysmorphia: anaerobic hand weights & mirror exposure exercise) Bodywork therapies/rocking Light touch
Integrative Treatment: Depression Differentiate cause: colon, inflammation, NT function, oxidation, mitochondrial, co-occurring TBI, PTSD Herbal Assess for GERD, hypoactive elimination St John s Wort, rhodiola & coffee dopamine Liver flushes, coffee enemas Green papaya salad, chocolate, raw butter, raw soaked almonds, fermented foods Spinach ( lutein), figs Refer to Amino acid adrenal support Aerobic exercise Yoga Emphasize right nostril pranayama Stimulating pressure, deep reflexology, abdominal, rocking, 10th cranial nerve Integrative Treatment: Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Pattern Questionnaire (SPAQ) St. Johns Wort, coffee, green tea Chrono Nutrition Coffee enemas, Liver flush Skin brushing Healthy fats & proteins Improve fats quality Interval training / aerobics, yoga, sound therapies, HA breath Refer to Methylcobalamin (B-12) Melatonin (.5mg) 5 HTP (Tryptophan at night) Light therapy Cranial sacral, visceral manipulation
Integrative Treatment: PTSD Stage-based approach to self care Natural anxiolytics Adaptogens Decrease dissociation, enhance mindful eating Protein, salt, colors of the Brainbow, Bone broths, chicken broths, antiinflammatory spices Refer to Glandulars: liver, brain & hypothalamus Decrease dissociation Skin brushing Hydrotherapies: warm & cold packs, HBOT Balance hard aerobic exercise early and yoga & meditation mid & later, anaerobic Differentiate Touch vs. Needles Acupuncture / Bodywork & body oriented psychotherapies Integrative Treatment: BiPolar Assess for causes of lability, rule out effects of food allergies, inflammatory diet, e.g. sugar Licorice Root, hops Reset circadian rhythm Chrono nutrition, eat meals early in the day, light at night Hydrotherapies, coffee enemas Protein, veges, lowglycemic Mid day light exposure Core Nutrients: B-Vitamins and Minerals Lithium Orotate Rocking on side that needs relaxation, right brain, left brain
Next Steps in Practice Building competencies Begin now / add methods Collaborate Group practice Supervision of cases Public speaking Writing, Research and Publishing 9 Collaborate: Integrative Practitioners Naturopaths Herbalists Acupuncturists Functional Therapists Bodywork therapists Yoga teachers Body oriented Therapists Health Coaches 10
Practical Implementation Developing a niche practice Resources and quality assurance Strategies for underserved communities Research funding for intervention programs 11 Dog Therapy
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