NUTRITION 158

Course overview

*Quantify the prevalence rates of patients using opioids and herbal products. *Demonstrate the significance to the chiropractor of interactions between different herbs and common prescription drugs. *Discuss the at risk populations for interactions including the pregnant, and elderly populations. *Record and list the most common interactions of common food and herbal products. *Record and list the effects of the common interactions of common heart medication and herbal products. *Demonstrate evidence that supports the use of health care providers assessing patients for these interactions. *Discuss the role of the chiropractor in the role of identifying these interactions. *Illustrate several books, and smart phone based electronic applications to make the process of identification easier for a chiropractor and patient. *Evaluate common case scenarios.