Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive and integrated approach to health care that bridges the gap between modern conventional medicine and traditional healing therapies. It is both an art and a science in its use of natural medicines and therapies to diagnose, treat and prevent illness.
Naturopathic treatment can be effectively used on its own as a form of primary health care or as a complement to conventional medicine with your naturopathic doctor working alongside your other health care providers
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Naturopathic medicine is distinguished by its guiding principles;

• to always respect and support the innate capacity of the body to heal itself
• to select the most gentle and least invasive methods of treatment in order to minimize the potential for side effects
• to treat the underlying cause of the disease not just relieve or mask symptoms
• to treat the whole person including their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, environmental and social health
• to help individuals become aware of and responsible for their own health
• to use preventative measures to assure continued health

Naturopathic Doctors

As with conventional medical studies, naturopathic students attend a four-year graduate level naturopathic medical school followed by North American Board Examinations which they must pass to receive their license. As well as the basic, clinical and diagnostic sciences, naturopathic students also receive expert training in the use of clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy and lifestyle counseling.

can naturopathic medicine help you?

Here are some common ailments treated by naturopathic medicine:
• Allergies and asthma
• Stress management, anxiety, depression, insomnia
• Chronic gastrointestinal disorders such as colitis, IBS, heartburn
• Chronic skin disorders such as eczema, dermatitis, fungal infections, psoriasis
• Musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, back and neck pain, injuries, pain management, osteoporosis
• Endocrine disorders including thyroid imbalances, type 2 diabetes, hypo/hyperglycemia
• Chronic Fatigue and fibromyalgia
• Female reproductive disorders such as PMS and menstrual disorders, menopause, fibrocystic breast disease, fibroids, endometriosis, infertility
• Male reproductive disorders such as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), impotence, premature ejaculation, infertility
• Detoxification
• Immune system support, colds and flu prevention and treatment

Herbal Medicine

Also called botanical medicine, herbal medicine works both preventatively and therapeutically. Herbs may be used individually or in combination to stimulate the immune system, clear infection, increase energy and stamina, stimulate digestion, strengthen and restore balance to the organs such as the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver and bladder, and much more.

Chinese Medicine

One of the oldest forms of medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) or Asian Medicine dates back thousands of years. This theory of medicine is based on the principles of 'Yin' and 'Yang' and 'Five Elements' theories, which are concepts that promote balance as the key to wellness. Chinese medicine relies on the diagnostic tools of 'tongue and pulse' to determine which areas of the body require treatment.

Qi (pronounced chi) or physical energy is then sedated, tonified or moved with a combination of diet modifications, herbal medicine and acupuncture to procure homeostasis of the body, mind and spirit. Although Chinese Medicine is very different from the western concept of medicine, it is proving its therapeutic staying power at both levels of research and clinical application.

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