Informed Consent and Natural Immunity Courses
Informed Consent and Natural Immunity Courses are the flagship courses at Authentic Resistance with the Health and Disability Commissioner Act (HDC) as it’s framework. The facilitators unpack the HDC history and examine the intention behind the words “informed consent” particularly as they relate to the subject of vaccination/immunisation.
The morning session goes on to piece together some historical aspect of vaccine manufacture, the New Zealand Immunisation
schedule and the components that make up vaccines.
After lunch the course centres on how to build and maintain natural immunity and the huge health benefits of human milk for mother and child. The microbiome, how to manage childhood fevers and common childhood illnesses are discussed. Good nutrition and a healthy home is encouraged. The safety of antipyretics and antibiotics are examined with the view to using alternatives that carry less risk.
The safe and effective use of Vitamin C is explained with instructions for correct and safe dosage.
Specifically the afternoon session focuses on the signs and symptoms of measles, mumps, chicken pox, whooping cough and tetanus. Information on traditional and evidence-based naturopathic treatments for common illnesses and the basis of how to prepare a home first aid kit is provided.
This course is interactive with the use of scenarios , discussion and group activities to ensue the learner takes away more than simply handouts.
Feedback from previous courses say the meeting of like-minded families is a real plus and the information is a welcome alternative to the pharmaceutical option.
Managing childhood illness
The Managing Childhood Illness course provides parents with the confidence to treat and manage everyday health concerns with key information about when to seek professional advice and treatment. Two experienced health practitioners help the group explore fever and the immune system as a normal defence against infection.
When is a fever “too high” and “should it be reduced as a matter of course”? Most importantly the course covers when a parent must seek immediate medical intervention for a child’s fever that could put their health at risk.
The group investigates how to naturally manage skin conditions, tummy aches, ear aches and much more. Common colds, coughs and sore throats as well as what to do for burns, cuts, sprains and strains. Good nutrition and a healthy home is encouraged. The safe and effective use of Vitamin C is explained with instructions for correct and safe dosage.
No home is complete without a first aid kit. The facilitators cover the basics of every kit as well as a “must have” list for your bathroom cabinet and pantry.
Wellness workshops
We offer a variety of workshops as demand indicates.
We can offer workshops on the following topics –
• Preconception Care
• Pregnancy care
• Preparation for Birth
• Post Birth mother honouring
• Informed consent for Health professionals
We curently offer these workshops in Auckland only.