About Naturopathic Medicine
What conditions does a naturopathic doctor commonly treat?
- Women’s Health: PMS/ Endometriosis /Menopause or other hormonal imbalances/Fertility/Fibroids/Breast Health
- Gastrointestinal problems: Ulcers/Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Crohn’s Disease/Diarrhea/Constipation, and Esophageal reflux
- Common pediatric conditions: Chronic infections and allergies, skin issues, digestive issues, ADD/ADHD
- Men’s Health: Prostate conditions, Erectile Dysfunction
- Fatigue/Chronic Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Hyperactivity
- Cardiovascular Health: Heart disease /High blood pressure/ High cholesterol
- Fibromyalgia/ Musculoskeletal complaints/ injuries, Arthritis
- Allergies/ Chronic infections/ Immune system disorders/Autoimmune disorders
- Migraines/ Headaches
- Skin Health: Acne/Eczema/Psoriasis/Rosacea
- Weight Management
- Stress Management
- Smoking Cessation
What type of treatment does a naturopathic doctor provide?
- Clinical Nutrition – That food is the best medicine is a cornerstone of naturopathic practice. Many medical conditions can be treated more effectively with foods and nutritional supplements than they can by other means, with fewer complications and side effects. Through an in depth nutritional assessment a naturopathic doctor customises a nutritional protocol including dietary adjustments, vitamins, minerals and supplements to address each patients needs.
- Botanical Medicine – Many plant substances are powerful medicines. Where single chemically derived drugs may only address a single problem, botanical medicine is able to address a variety of problems simultaneously. Their organic nature makes botanicals compatible with the body’s own chemistry; hence, they can be gently effective with few toxic side effects. Treatments are based on historical use, scientific research, and clinical pharmacology.
- Homeopathic Medicine – Homeopathy is a system of medicine developed in the eighteenth century, is based on the principle of “like cures like.” It uses minute amounts of natural substances to stimulate the vital force of the body to heal itself.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are based on a 5000-year-old practice of balancing the flow of Chi (energy) in the meridian pathways of the body. Meridian theory offers an important understanding of the unity of the body and mind, and adds to the Western understanding of physiology. Treatments can include the use of ancient Chinese herbal formulas, traditional Chinese dietary suggestions and acupuncture. Acupuncture provides a method of treatment that can unify and harmonize the imbalances present in disease conditions, which, if untreated, can result in illness.
- Lifestyle counseling – Naturopathic Doctors are committed to the education and guidance of their patients in making positive changes to various aspects of their lifestyle that may be inhibiting optimal health. By evaluating the environmental, mental, emotional and physical aspects of an individual’s lifestyle, the ND can help to make choices that will enhance well-being and reduce stress levels.
- Additional Services - Mind Body Medicine/Relaxation Techniques, Saliva Hormone Testing, Food Allergy Testing, Environment Allergy Testing, Laboratory Work, Bowen Therapy
What is the education of a naturopathic doctor?
