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Nutrition
Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between
diet and health. A patient's diet may be inspected for
potential food allergens as well as proper breakdown
and absorption of nutrients. Part of a treatment program
may include dietary recommendations and specific nutritional
supplements for the prevention and treatment of disease,
the correction of dietary inadequacies and the promotion
of wellness.
Botanical Medicine
Botanical or herbal medicine utilizes plant substances,
which have been used safely and effectively for centuries
in the prevention and treatment of disease. Using knowledge
of uses and contraindications your Naturopathic doctor
may suggest specific herbs as tincture, tea, extract
or salve as part of your treatment.
Homeopathy
Based on the principle that “like cures like”
homeopathy uses non-toxic doses of medicinal substances
to stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself.
Homeopathic medicine was originally developed during
the 18th century by the German physician Hahnemann,
and is widely used throughout the world. A homeopathic
remedy is chosen to best match a person’s unique
set of symptoms. It is a very safe therapy having little
interaction with other treatments.
Physical Medicine
Naturopaths are trained in a variety of hands-on techniques
for the spine, joints and soft tissues. Physical treatments
also include hydrotherapy and the therapeutic use of
heat and cold, light, massage and ultrasound.
Asian Medicine and Acupuncture
(traditional Chinese medicine)
According to ancient principles disease is an imbalance
of Yin and Yang. Treatment often includes acupuncture
to balance Yin and Yang and re-establish optimum flow
of Qi (energy) within the body, thus eliminating the
root cause of disease.
Lifestyle Counseling
Naturopathic doctors work with their patients to make
positive lifestyle choices and implement any health
changes recommended as easily as possible. This often
includes stress reduction techniques.
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