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The main objectives of this 8 hour seminar is to provide the attendee with insights into the fundamental pathophysiological processes, laboratory diagnostics and possible naturopathic treatment configurations for primary kidney disease as well as the main causes of secondary kidney disease including diabetes, hypertension and autoimmune pathologies. Dr. Rivet will also explore possible naturopathic applications for individuals on dialysis and who are preparing for transplantation or who have already received a transplant. Main objective of this seminar is to instill safe practice and provide therapeutic starting points for this patient population.
By the end of this lecture the attendee should be able to confidently understand the general pathophysiogical mechanisms, diagnostics and treatment involved in;
• Primary and secondary kidney disease
• General laboratory diagnostics as related to the renal patient
• Physical exam for the renal patient
• Dietary configurations for renal patients with demo
• General herbal applications
• General Homeopathics and Homotoxilogical applications
• General TCM Applications
• Renal pain management
• Anemia and left ventricular hypertrophy of renal patients
• Dialysis (Hemodialysis and peritoneal)
• Erythropoietin resistance
• Transplantation
• Contraindications indicative of this patient population
• Counseling for the renal patient
• Case configuration starting points