What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and to treat the underlying cause of disease, rather than treating or suppressing symptoms. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body and unfavourable lifestyle habits.
Naturopathic Doctors are trained and regulated as primary care providers and are able to provide diagnosis and treatment for many diseases. They also provide care that complements treatments received from other health care professions, and are highly trained to refer and consult as necessary.
Treating both acute and chronic conditions, naturopathic treatments are chosen based on the individual patient – their physiological, structural, psychological, social, spiritual, environment and lifestyle factors. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies include botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy and traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture.
Naturopathic Doctors are trained and regulated as primary care providers and are able to provide diagnosis and treatment for many diseases. They also provide care that complements treatments received from other health care professions, and are highly trained to refer and consult as necessary.
Treating both acute and chronic conditions, naturopathic treatments are chosen based on the individual patient – their physiological, structural, psychological, social, spiritual, environment and lifestyle factors. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies include botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy and traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture.
Modalities:Clinical Nutrition
Proper nutrition is among one of the most important foundations of healthy living, increased energy and long lasting disease prevention. A healthy balanced diet is vital to your health and can help in all areas of health promotion. Dr. Tatiana will sit down with you and review your current diet choices, eating patterns and various other aspects that may be affecting your nutritional health. Botanical Medicine Botanical Medicine uses various types of plants as medicinal agents in the treatment of disease. Herbal preparations are used in varying doses to effectively treat a variety of health concerns. Herbs may be prescribed as a tea, tincture, capsule or tablet. Homeopathy Homeopathic medicine is the most gentle of all naturopathic modalities, focusing on energy based medicine, which involves specified dilutions of animal, plant and mineral substances to stimulate the body's innate healing process. Homeopathy essentially treats "like with like" by using substances that would otherwise induce the symptoms representative of that disease or illness if taken in a more concentrated form. In homeopathic medicine, the energy of these substances is administered in minute doses to help heal symptoms rather than initiate them. Acupuncture Acupuncture works very effectively when combined with other therapies to treat various conditions including digestive complaints, hormonal imbalances, mood disturbances, skin conditions and headaches. Acupuncture may also be used in the treatment of acute or chronic pain. Lifestyle Counseling Naturopathic doctors are committed to educate and guide their patients in making positive changes towards various aspects of their lifestyle that may be inhibiting optimal health. Lifestyle counselling takes into consideration where you are in your health journey and what you wish to achieve. By evaluating the environmental, mental/emotional and physical aspects of your life, Dr. Tatiana can help you make choices that will optimally enhance your well-being and reduce stress levels. |