Naturopathic Medicine
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that addresses the root cause of illness and promotes health and healing using natural therapies. It supports the body’s healing ability using an integrated approach to disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Naturopathic Medicine can help to manage a variety of health concerns – from pediatric to geriatric, acute to chronic, and physical to psychological. Examples of these conditions include, but are not limited to:
Women’s Health
Fertility & Pregnancy
Menstrual Issues
PMS/PMDD
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis
Peri-Menopause & Menopause
Cervical Dysplasia & HPV
Digestion
Bloating
Constipation
Diarrhea
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
GERD
Food Sensitivities
Mental Health
Stress Management
Anxiety
Depression
Panic Disorder
ADHD
Postpartum Anxiety / Depression
General Health
Fatigue
Insomnia
Immune support
Migraines
Brain fog
Skin
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Fungal infections
Metabolic Health
Insulin resistance
Diabetes
Weight loss
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
What does a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) do?
Naturopathic Doctors are highly educated primary care providers recognized under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA). They integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies.
ND’s practice six fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine, including: The Healing Power of Nature (Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself), Identify and Treat the Causes (Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause), First Do No Harm (Use the most natural, least invasive & safest therapies), Doctor as Teacher (Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health), Treat the Whole Person (View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions), and Prevention (Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention).
Naturopathic Doctors use a variety of modalities including:
Blood work and Advanced Testing
Naturopathic doctors can order blood work and advanced testing including stool analysis, food sensitivity testing, saliva or urine hormone testing, and semen analysis.
Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations
Naturopathic doctors offer personalized diet and lifestyle recommendations tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Supplements & Herbal Medicine
Supplements and herbs are used at therapeutic doses to support the treatment of a variety of conditions, helping to restore balance and promote overall health.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves the insertion of thin needles at specific points along the body. It is used to address a variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, insomnia, hormone imbalance, pain, and inflammation.
B12 Injections
Vitamin B12 injections are available to support energy levels, boost metabolism, enhance fertility, promote cardiovascular health, and improve cognitive function. This treatment is beneficial for individuals with B12 deficiencies or those looking to optimize overall health and well-being.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Bioidentical hormone therapy includes treatments like desiccated thyroid, progesterone suppositories, and menopause hormone therapy, which are used to restore hormonal balance and alleviate symptoms associated with thyroid imbalances, progesterone deficiency during pregnancy, and menopause.