COVID-19 rapid reviews: Task force to make recommendations on vitamins, botanicals to health authorities A group of Australian naturopathic experts is gathering on-the-ground data from health practitioners on the effectiveness of nutraceuticals in helping to combat COVID-19, and will present the findings to health authorities.
The experts from the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF) have formed the Rapid Review Task Force which has been gathering the data.
The task force is chaired by WNF president Dr Iva Lloyd, with Dr Amie Steel and Prof Jon Wardle as the research leads.
Nutraceuticals examined include vitamin C, D, zinc, quercetin, echinacea, elderberry, honey, and n-acetyl cysteine (NAC).
All About Naturopathic Medicine | Dr. JJ, Naturopathic Doctor | Downtown Toronto Naturopath
Healthcare is not all about conventional or mainstream practice. I developed interest more into Naturopathy holistic medicine during my PhD and postdoctoral studies in Naturopathic and holistic Medicine. The challenge in pursuing naturopathic holistic medicine is the cost. The fees are enormous in an accredited university whether campus-based or distance. To become a naturopathic doctor is not an easy thing! In Africa, no University currently offers such programs accept Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine which commence Naturopathy programs with many international partners.
Who is a Naturopathic Doctor?
The field of medicine, at its core, is the same but branches off in different directions concerning the approach, tools and methodologies used in caring for patients. Allopathic doctors (conventional medical doctors) and naturopathic doctors (doctors that practice natural medicine) share