Speaker: Kenneth Proefrock, NMD

Topical application of botanical medicines, from teas, washes and baths to foot powders, creams and salves–The legacy of Cinderella and foot binding, modern AFO’s and bracing in children–foot fungus and other acquired issues of feet–keeping feet strong–modern footwear and the adaptive potential of the human foot. We will address medications and herb-drug interactions related to foot conditions, including antifungal agents like ketoconazole, fluconazole and itraconazole, anti-inflammatory agents including diclofenac, piroxicam and ketorolac, wound-care agents like silver-hydrogels, pentoxifylline, and therapeutic peptides, as well as diabetic medications like insulin, glucophage and GLP-1 agonists. We will address some of the specialized equipment that is related to foot care, including orthotics, braces and sensible shoes while we talk strategy, rationale and the judicious use of botanical agents, exercises and nutritional approaches to common foot problems.

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Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 pharmacy CME credits by   

• Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)

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