What are DOCTORS OF NATUROPATHY
Doctors of Naturopathy, are specialists in natural medicine, preventive health care and integrating scientific knowledge with traditional healing wisdom.
They are health care professionals who use safe, gentle, non-invasive therapies including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulation and lifestyle counselling, to assist the whole person in maximizing the body’s inherent self-healing capacity.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
The relationship between disease states and nutrition is well known. Many conditions can be improved through changes in diet alone. Others respond well to proper supplementation of specific nutrients. In depth analysis of your nutritional status and individualized nutritional programs are available.
BOTANICAL MEDICINE
Botanical medicine was a cornerstone of traditional medicine before the development of synthetic pharmaceuticals; many of which were originally derived from medicinal plants. The use of the whole plant offers a powerful, yet safe and effective approach to healing when indicated.
HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathy developed in the 18th century in Germany, and is a unique approach to regaining and optimizing health. Homeopathy utilizes specially prepared natural substances to stimulate the body and mind to eliminate illness. The remedies are prescribed based on the symptoms of the whole person rather than for a specific medical condition. This highly individualized form of therapy is non toxic and can safely be used for pregnant women, babies and children.
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ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Introduced to North America only in the 20th century, this ancient healing system dates back as far as five thousand years. It has become a respected alternative in the West over the last decade.
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
The cornerstone of naturopathic philosophy are prevention and self- responsibility. Assessments of risk factors connected with lifestyles, diet and environment are provided. Programs involving stress reduction training are available.
NATUROPATHIC MANIPULATION
Naturopathic Manipulation is often used in conjunction with other naturopathic treatments. These mobilizing and manipulative techniques assist the healing of musculo-skeletal and neurological complaints when indicated. One technique in particular strain and counter-strain, is very gentle and effective, especially for neck injuries or discomfort.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN NATUROPATHY TREAT?
Virtually all types of illnesses can be helped with naturopathy, including:
- Acute conditions:
- such as headache, sore throats, ear infections, intestinal upsets, colds and flu.
- Chronic illness:
- such as chronic fatigue syndrome, colitis, gynecological problems, arthritis, heart disease etc.
- Weaknesses and tendencies:
- before they become serious illnesses or degenerative diseases.
- Mental\emotional problems:
- useful for recent stress as well as long-term patterns of anger, depression or anxiety.
“The Doctors of the future will give no medicine but will interest their patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.”
- THOMAS EDISON