Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the underlying cause of disease. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body, and unfavourable lifestyle habits. Naturopathic Medicine emphasizes disease as a process rather than as an entity.
Treating both acute and chronic conditions, naturopathic treatments are chosen based on the individual patient – their physiological, structural, psychological, social, spiritual, environment and lifestyle factors. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies including botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation and traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, may also be used during treatments.
What can be treated?
- Nervous system: Anxiety, depression, OCD, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post herpetic neuralgia, sciatica, ADHD, autism
- Respiratory system: Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infections
- Digestive system: Constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerous colitis, Chron’s disease, gastritis, Celiac disease, food intolerances
- Immune system: Seasonal and food related allergies, autoimmune conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Scleroderma)
- Dermatological system: Ezcema, psoriasis, warts, (fungal) skin infections, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), acne, acne rosacea
- Uro-genital system: PMS, perimenopause/ menopausal health concerns, hot flashes, menstrual migraines, vaginitis, fertility issues, vaginal dysplasia, side effects from miscarriages, urinary tract infections, painful periods, prostatis, BPH
- Musculo skeletal system: Arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, sprains, strains, athletic injuries, fractures, gout
- Cardiovascular system: High cholesterol, arterisoclerosis, hypertension, irregular heartbeat, varicose veins, hemorrhoids