Naturopathic medicine is a medical movement and profession that has recently moved to the forefront of health innovation in North America and other countries of the world. By focusing on the prevention and use of natural substances and treatments, naturopathic doctors support and stimulate the body’s ability to heal. The naturopathic approach is comprehensive, integrating scientific knowledge with several well-proven alternative therapeutic systems (modalities), including:
- Lifestyle Counseling
- food
- Herbal medicine
- TimeWaver technology
- Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Chinese medicine and acupuncture
- Manual therapy (for example, massage, physiotherapy, chiropractic, etc.)
These naturopathic methods can be divided into two categories:
1. Modifications that affect the causes of the disease: our interaction with the physical environment (what we eat, drink and breathe), as well as the physical structure of our body. They are best addressed through holistic nutrition, herbal medicine and Chinese medicine.
2. Methods that affect the underlying mental, emotional, spiritual, and constitutional causes of physical or psychological symptoms: they reflect an internal imbalance that persists even in an optimal environment and an ideal lifestyle. They are best solved with the help of energy medicine, Chinese medicine and psychotherapy.
By applying these two perspectives together, our clinic can offer a wide range of solutions for the prevention and treatment of virtually any health condition, including and especially those that are considered incurable from a medical point of view.
Naturopathic evaluation and treatment
Through an in-depth assessment, your naturopathic doctor will seek to understand your complaints and symptoms at the deepest level and offer you a treatment plan that will bring revolutionary results and will promote personal growth. This assessment includes an understanding of the following factors:
- Lifestyle and physical activity
- Meal
- Psychological temperament (behavioral tendencies, strengths and weaknesses)
- The history of childhood and family relationships
- Social environment
- Past physical or psychological trauma and stressful life transitions
- Past Medical Interventions
- Body chemistry (laboratory tests)
- Exposure to environmental toxins
- Heredity
Virtually all chronic and most acute conditions can benefit from naturopathy, offering safe options for all ages, from babies to the elderly and for pregnant women. Some of them include:
- Endocrine (hormonal) and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, thyrotropic conditions, infertility, menstrual complaints and menopause.
- Gastrointestinal diseases, from pediatric colic to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Heart disease, high cholesterol and hypertension.
- Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and interstitial cystitis.
- Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.
- Asthma, allergies, chronic sinusitis, recurrent infections.
- Mental conditions such as addiction, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and autism.
- Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and other stress-related (psychosomatic) conditions.
- Personalized medicine for body, mind and spirit
The main task of naturopathic treatment is to eliminate the underlying causes of all diseases, and not just to treat individual symptoms. Naturopathic doctors take into account the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person when diagnosing and developing a treatment plan, working from thinking that emphasizes a sustainable, long-term resolution of complaints, as well as improving overall well-being. Although most patients first choose naturopathic treatment due to chronic problems, naturopathic methods can also be used to assist in acute situations.
Naturopathic doctors complete at least seven years of post-secondary education. This training includes the study of medical sciences comparable to medicine, in addition to the effects of many alternative therapies. Some naturopathic doctors work as general practitioners, using various methods, while others specialize in the primary procedure, using other methods of support, or referring to other specialized practitioners.
