Food Allergies

Recording - Allergy Case Studies Webinar

presented by Dr. Jason Bachewich, ND on February 8, 2012

Log on to DrOPsite to access the archived webinar and corresponding slides.

This webinar was a follow-up to the About Food Allergies Webinar presented by Dr. Bachewich on Dec 7/11. (See recording lower down this page).

• This webinar is case based with emphasis placed on difficult interpretations and practical implications regarding diet, supplements and further diagnostic testing. Some of the cases that will be featured include testing on children under the age of 2, hidden celiac patients, healthy/unusual allergies that confuse a patients cae - oils, herbs and vegetables such as garlic and clinical pearls to help doctors better decide when to run an allergy panel.

Recording: About Food Allergies Webinar

presented by Dr. Jason Bachewich ND on Dec 7, 2011.

Log on to DrOPsite to access the archived webinar and corresponding slides. Here you will also get access to the transcribed Q & A session.

Topics discussed: 

• IgG, IgE and IgA - different types of food reactions
• evidence for the clinical utility of IgG testing in practice
• when to test for IgE
• interpreting test results
• testing patients with autoimmune disease - useful or not?
• clinical utility of Candida IgG
• cross reactivity syndromes
• case studies

Dr. Bachewich's Bio

Dr. Jason Bachewich obtained a Bachelor of Science, Honours, in Biological Science from the Brandon University. Upon graduation, he completed a four-year program in Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario.

During the last 5 years, Dr. Bachewich has worked as a senior clinical consultant for one of the largest professional nutraceutical companies in North America and has sat on the Board of the Manitoba Naturopathic Association as secretary and president. He has also lectured internationally and nationally on a variety of topics related to functional medicine and naturopathy. Jason is a regular contributor on CityTV's breakfast television and enjoys presenting corporate health lunch and learns around the city.

He has completed advanced training in functional medicine and sports training and nutrition. Dr. Bachewich has also completed training in Bowen Therapy and is fully registered to practice in Manitoba.

Dr. Bachewich obtained his Naturopathic Medical Registration in Manitoba and is a member of the Manitoba Naturopathic Association (MNA) and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). He currently practices family medicine with focuses on skin disorders, autoimmune conditions, cancer treatment and prevention, treatment of digestive disorders, prevention and treatment of heart disease/diabetes, medically supervised weight loss and the treatment of athletic performance and injuries.