What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine is the art and science of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease using natural therapies with a focus on optimizing health and well-being through individualized
patient care and public education.

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

1. Primum non nocere – do no harm, effective care with the least risk for all patients;
2. Vis medicatrix naturae – healing power of nature, respect and promote self healing;
3. Tolle causum – Treat the cause, identify and remove causes, avoid suppression of symptoms;
4. Docere – doctor as teacher, educate patients, inspire rational hopes, encourage self responsibility;
5. Treat the whole person – each person is unique with their own factors effecting their health;
6. Health promotion is the best prevention – well-being includes health individually, in the community and globally.

Naturopathic Medical Therapies

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Botanical Medicine
Clinical Nutrition
Homeopathic Medicine
Hydrotherapy
Naturopathic Manipulation
Prevention and Lifestyle Modification

Conditions Treated

Naturopathic Doctors treat a variety of conditions and symptoms by complementing a current treatment protocol or by devising a complete Naturopathic plan.  Some examples of conditions include:

Chronic Illnesses

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Allergies and Environmental Illnesses
  • Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
  • Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Heart Problems
  • IBS, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis
  • Chronic constipation, Gas and Bloating
  • Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne
  • Cystitis, Prostatitis, Impotence

Acute Conditions

  • Colds and ‘Flu
  • Ear and Throat Infections
  • Headaches
  • Intestinal Upsets

Women’s Conditions

  • Menopausal problems
  • PMS and Menstrual Disorders
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease
  • Enhancing Health During Pregnancy
  • Infertility
  • Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, Uterine Fibroids

Other

  • Weight Management and Healthy Weight Loss
  • Mental or Emotional Stress
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Stress-related disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Hyperactivity
  • Minimizing Negative Effects of Surgery, Radiation and Chemotherapy