Presenter: Nafysa Parpia, ND
Original Date: February 1 2025

This patient base typically includes individuals with concurrent diagnoses of chronic Tick-Borne Illness, Mold/Mycotoxin Illness, multiple chronic infections, high environmental toxin load including metals with resulting diagnoses such CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, Autoimmunity, Post infectious illnesses. There are a variety of insults to their body and whole being that contribute to immune dysregulation and inflammation. Very often a high metal load is found to be one of the underlying stressors in such patients. Susceptibility to invading microorganisms is increased in a heavy metal environment while the metals cause cellular damage in the patient. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of metals when indicated makes a significant positive impact in the treatment of complex chronic illness. Part 1 of this talk will focus on symptoms, workup and diagnostics

NUNM is accredited by the North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Council (NANCEAC). This activity qualifies for 0.75 General, 0.5 Pharmacology, 0.25 Ethics (1.5 CEUs Total).