Naturopathic Medicine
What
is Naturopathic Medicine?
 Naturopathic
medicine is the art and science of disease diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention. It is a natural, gentle, low risk approach to health
based upon using natural remedies to support and balance the self-healing
processes of the body.
Naturopathic
medicine is a primary health care profession that focuses on prevention,
patient education, and the whole person on many levels - mental,
emotional, and physical. The underlying cause of disease is identified
and treated along with the symptoms.
Naturopathic
medicine combines the art of ancient healing wisdom and compassionate,
personalized care with the science of contemporary medical and naturopathic
knowledge based on research. The role of a Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
is to facilitate and augment the body's inherent ability to heal
itself, to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery.
Treatment
programs are tailored for each patient and health condition. Therapies
include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, Chinese medicine
and acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, and lifestyle counselling.
What
Kind of Health Concerns can be treated with Naturopathic Medicine?
Chronic and acute conditions may benefit from naturopathic
medicine. Naturopathic Doctors are general practitioners who treat
people of all ages. Most common health conditions include:
Chronic
Illnesses:
- Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome
- Allergies,
Food/Environmental Sensitivities
- Arthritis
- Hypertension,
Heart Problems, Atherosclerosis
- Eczema, Psoriasis,
Acne
- Diabetes,
Hypoglycemia
- Asthma, Bronchitis,
Pneumonia
- Cystitis,
Prostatitis
- Digestion,
Constipation, IBS
Acute Conditions:
- Cold and Flu
- Ear and Throat Infections
- Headaches
Women's
Conditions:
- Menopausal Problems
- PMS, Menstrual Disorders
- Infertility
- Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids
Other:
- Mental or Emotional Stress
- Anxiety, Depression
- Insomnia
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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