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Naturopathic
physicians are primary health care physicians clinically
trained in a wide variety of medical systems.
Some of the natural therapies practiced by Naturopathic
physicians are:
Clinical
Nutrition. Nutrition
and the therapeutic use of foods have always been a
cornerstone of Naturopathic medicine.
A growing body of scientific knowledge in this area is
reflected in numerous professional journals or nutrition and
dietary sciences, validating the Naturopathic approach to diet
and nutrition. Many
medical conditions can be treated as effectively with foods
and nutritional supplements as they can be by any other means,
but with fewer complications and side effects. Naturopathic
physicians receive more than 140 classroom hours in clinical
nutrition; most medical doctors receive fewer than 20 hours.
Homeopathic
medicine. This
powerful system of medicine is more than 200 years old, and is
widely accepted in other countries.
Homeopathic medicines, when properly prescribed, effect
the body’s “vital force” and strengthen its innate
ability to heal. Homeopathic
remedies function on both the physical and emotional levels
and seldom have side effects.
Some conditions for which conventional medicine has no
effective treatment respond well to homeopathy.
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Botanical
Medicine. Many
plant substances are powerful, gentle, effective medicines,
with advantages over conventional drugs.
They are effective and safe when used properly, in the
right dose and in the proper combinations with other herbs and
treatments. Botanical
medicine can be prepared in many forms – teas, tinctures,
capsules – and can be obtained at our clinic dispensary.
Naturopathic physicians are trained in both the art and
science of botanical medicine.
Physical
Medicine.
Physical
medicine offers treatment for musculoskeletal concerns.
Treatments vary and include soft tissue work (including
therapeutic massage), spinal manipulation, physiotherapy using
heat and cold, and exercise therapy.
Psychological
Counseling. Mental
attitudes and emotional states can important elements in
healing and disease. Naturopathic physicians are trained in
various psychological techniques.
Psychological counseling offers support for those
exploring the mind/body connection, short term situational
counseling, and couples counseling.
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