Naturopathy, natural therapeutics in health promotion. Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct, comprehensive system of healthcare emphasizing the use of natural therapeutics in health promotion and disease prevention. Naturopathic doctors are licensed to practice as independent doctors who are authorized to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Naturopathic doctors diagnose by taking thorough histories, performing physical exams, and ordering laboratory testing. Time-tested naturopathic principles and practices are integrated with the latest advances in medical science.
The six guiding principles of naturopathic medicine are:
First Do No Harm – Naturopathic doctors utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies first.
Identify and Treat the Cause – Naturopathic medicine effectively addresses the underling causes of illness rather than simply suppressing symptoms.
The Healing Power of Nature – Naturopathic doctors recognize that each individual possesses an inherent self-healing ability. We strive to support, facilitate, and promote this healing process by removing the obstacles to health.
Treat the Whole Person – Naturopathic doctors acknowledge each individual as an integrated whole of spiritual, emotional, physical, mental, and environmental influences and elements.
Doctor as Teacher – Naturopathic doctors educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining optimal health.
Prevention – Naturopathic medicine is committed to identifying disease risk factors and offering patients appropriate interventions to prevent illness.
About Naturopathic Doctors
Naturopathic Doctors, herbal healing, holistic medicine. Naturopathic Doctors are trained at accredited, four-year, post-graduate medical schools. The comprehensive medical training includes studies in basic medical sciences, physical diagnosis, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging studies, pharmacology, clinical medical sciences, and a variety of natural therapeutics. Naturopathic doctors are required to complete a two-year clinical internship and pass a national basic science and a clinical board’s exam to be licensed.
Natural Solutions for Specific Health Needs
Naturopathic doctors have extensive training in a variety of natural therapeutics such as:
Nutrient, Diet Therapy, Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy is an essential element on the way to wellness. Whatever your goals are our Naturopathic doctor will assist you in choosing and implementing your individualized well-balanced nutritional plan
Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy offers natural menopausal solutions without harmful side effects from traditional HRT
Botanical Medicine helps an individual achieve effective results utilizing ancient treasures of Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western herbal medicine, without harmful side-effects of pharmaceutical drugs
Homeopathy is a kinder, gentler medical philosophy that sees disease as an energy imbalance. Its techniques are based on the premise that the body is the healing entity, and that symptoms are the expression of the body attempting to restore its balance. The remedies themselves neither cover up nor destroy disease, but stimulate the body’s own healing action to rid itself of the problem
Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on method to complement the body’s natural healing processes. This therapy works effectively with a variety of medical, mental and emotional problems
Vitamin and mineral supplementation becomes a necessity in today’s poor dietary habits, polluted, chemically and artificially processed and agri-business world. By ignoring Vitamin and Mineral RDA’s requirements people put themselves at nutritional risk with danger of developing deficiency disease, delaying achieving wellness and promoting longevity. Naturopathic doctor can help choose the regime right just for you
Health and Lifestyle Counseling
Naturopathic Medicine Can Help with Conditions:
Frequent colds and flu
Stress and Anxiety
Musculoskeletal pain
Digestive disorders
High cholesterol
Menstrual irregularity, and menopause
Mental / Emotional conditions
Weight Gain, cravings
Thyroid and other endocrine related problems
Poor immune health
Allergies
Fatigue
Insomnia
Hypertension
Diabetes
Acne
Chronic Pain
What to Expect During Your Visit
The Doctor spends time listening to her patients needs and concerns. She identifies potential underlying causes of their illness by extensively reviewing their diet, stress, energy, digestion, exercise, lifestyle, past and present medical history, and family history. She uses the latest standards in diagnostic examination and laboratory testing to evaluate immune health, digestive function, liver detoxification, hormone balance, cardiovascular health and nutritional status. Recognizing that each individual is unique, The Doctor creates customized treatment plans for each patient utilizing numerous natural therapies.
New Patient Visits are Scheduled into Two Appointments:
Your FIRST appointment will typically run 1 hour and will be a chance for you to talk about your health concerns. This gives Dr an opportunity to gather information specifically about your overall state of health in order to prescribe an effective treatment outline. If you have any recent lab work or test results please bring them with you at this time.
Your SECOND appointment is an opportunity for The Doctor to give you information regarding your health and your treatment program, if any additional testing is required, and how often you will need to return to the office.
Here are Five Tips to Supporting your Immune System and Staying Healthy this Cold and Flu Season.
1. Eat a Balanced and Nutritious Diet: Consume a whole foods diet balanced in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds and lean meats to provide your body with essential vitamins, such as vitamins A, C, E, and Beta-carotene, minerals, such as zinc and selenium, and protein to support your immune system.
2. Get at least 7 Hours of Sleep: Studies show that during deep sleep potent immune-enhancing compounds are released, and many immune functions are greatly increased.
3. Decompress from your Stress: Stress increases hormones, adrenaline and corticosteroids that inhibit white blood cell formation and suppresses the immune system. Engage in your favorite form of relaxation daily such as, walking, reading, meditation, or visualization to enhance your immune system.
4. Exercise Regularly: Thirty to forty-five minutes of moderate exercise at least three times per week has been shown to increase white blood cell activity, which will help fight viral infections.
5. Be Positive and Don’t Forget to Laugh: Numerous studies have demonstrated that laughter and a positive emotional state can enhance the immune system.
