Naturopathic Medicine

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a unique and comprehensive form of primary health care which integrates modern science with the art of natural medicine. Using investigative methods such as detailed health history questioning, physical exams and laboratory testing, Naturopathic doctors assess the health of their clients and partner with them and their medical doctor to achieve an optimum state of wellness.

Naturopathic doctors view health as a state of wellness where physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, environmental and social factors are all in balance. To help you achieve this balance, Naturopathic doctors treat the underlying cause of disease rather than palliate symptoms.

Naturopathic doctors work together with your current health care team to treat a variety of conditions including but not limited to:

  • Allergies
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety
  • Asthma
  • Bloating
  • Cancer - adjunctive care
  • Celiac disease
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's disease
  • Depression
  • Diarrhoea
  • Diabetes
  • Eczema
  • Emotional issues
  • Food Sensitivities
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Infertility
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual irregularities
  • Migraine
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Pain management
  • Pregnancy symptoms
  • Psoriasis
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin rashes
  • Sleep issues
  • Stress management
  • Thyroid issues
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Weight loss
  • Yeast infections
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Naturopathic Doctors use the following treatment modalities:

  • Clinical nutrition
  • Prevention and lifestyle counselling
  • Botanical Medicine
  • Homeopathic Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture
  • Physical medicine

More information about Naturopathic medicine:

Links:

The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
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