Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is an individual approach to helping the body heal itself through the use of natural therapies. It can be used to treat, as well as, prevent disease.

Many different types of therapies can be utilized including:

1. Clinical Nutrition
   Nutrition is a vital component of good health as it provides us with the building blocks for our bodies. Many nutrients are needed to make sure our biochemical pathways function properly. Conventional medicine use drugs to affect our body’s natural processes. Nutrition can be used therapeutically to strengthen and support these same functions.
   
   
2. Acupuncture and Asian Medicine
   Acupuncture uses very fine needles to stimulate the energy channels of the body. Asian herbs are also used to affect these channels and help balance and heal the body.
   
   
3. Herbal Medicine
   Herbal medicine uses specific parts of certain plants to strengthen, support, and nourish the body. Herbs can be used alone or in combination with other therapies to promote the same pathways that conventional drugs do and therefore may be used to treat as well as prevent disease.
   
   
4. Homeopathic Medicine
   This type of medicine uses small amount of plant, mineral or animal substances to improve health and prevent disease.
   
   
5. Lifestyle Modification
   Many diseases have been linked to poor exercise habits, stress, and in general our fast paced way of living. By gradually improving our daily habits, we can increase our overall good health and prevent disease from occurring.
   
   
6. Hypnosis
   Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation and mental concentration that has been endorsed by the American Medical Association since 1958. This holistic approach changes your thinking which, in turn, allows you to make positive changes to your body and well being in a natural and drug free way.
   
   While the National Institute of Health, Stanford University, and the Journal of the American Medical Association all support the use of hypnosis for pain relief, it can also be used in the treatment of infertility and with the labour, birth, and delivery process. It has also been successfully utilized for the following conditions:
   
   Anxiety and Phobias; Smoking Cessation; Weight Loss; Insomnia; Stress Management; Depression; Hot Flashes; Anger Management; Chronic Pain; Emotional Issues.
   
   
7. Craniosacral Therapy
   Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, hands-on treatment which uses soft touch to release restrictions in and improve the functioning of the brain, spine and central nervous system. It may also help release emotions and energy that can be stored in the body. By complementing the body's natural healing processes it can be of benefit in a wide range of health concerns including:
   
   • Migraine Headaches
   • Chronic Neck and Back Pain
   • Colic
   • Autism
   • Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
   • Learning Disabilities
   • Emotional Difficulties
   • Stress and Tension-Related Problems
   • Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
   • Infertility
   

Almost any condition can benefit from Naturopathic medicine including: infertility, depression, anxiety, addictive conditions, insomnia, nerve pain, muscle and joint pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, headaches, sinusitis, thyroid conditions, heart conditions, diabetes, urinary problems, women’s health issues, skin conditions, bowel conditions, ADHD, and learning disorders. For more information on various conditions click here.