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What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive approach to health care. It focuses on prevention and treatment using natural substances that support and stimulate the body's ability to heal itself. Naturopathic doctors use a variety of therapies to treat the cause of illness. All aspects of the patient-the physical, mental, and emotional-are taken into account when determining a diagnosis and developing a treatment plan. The Naturopath will create an individualized protocol designed specifically for you. In this way, optimum health is achieved and maintained.

Common Conditions treated with Naturopathy

Virtually all chronic and most acute conditions benefit from naturopathic treatment. People of all ages can be helped. The most common conditions treated are:

Naturopathic Therapies

Nutritional Counselling

Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets may be recommended, and treatment may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes and other nutraceuticals. Supervised cleanses may be used to detoxify the body and return it to optimal health.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Based on balancing the flow of Chi (energy) through meridian pathways, Traditional Chinese Medicine includes the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbs and diet to bring balance and harmony to the body.

Botanical Medicine

The use of plants for healing dates back to the beginning of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology. Plant substances from around the world are used for their healing effects and nutritional value.

Lifestyle Counselling & Stress Management

Physical, emotional, nutritional and environmental factors all affect health. Optimum health incorporates balanced lifestyle choices

Homeopathy

Based on the principal of "like cures like" homeopathic medicine was developed in the 1700's. Minute amounts of natural substances are used to stimulate the body's self-healing abilities.

Hydrotherapy

Water is the easiest source of therapy available to us. By using water in its various forms and temperatures - steam, hot/cold water, and ice, hydrotherapy effectively speeds healing and strengthens the immune system.

Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?

Naturopathic Medicine emphasizes gentle, natural-source medicines and non-invasive therapies. Side effects with naturopathic therapies are rare and contraindications or interactions between naturopathic remedies and conventional medicines are well-investigated in order to provide safe and comprehensive treatments.

Many naturopathic treatments are combined with conventional medical treatments. Therefore ND's often work together with and refer to other health care practitioners such as medical doctors, midwives, chiropractors, and massage therapists.

Thousands of modern clinical studies have validated a variety of natural medicines used by ND's. More and more, research in complementary medicine is being conducted and published in various medical journals.

Naturopathic schools also encourage and facilitate research. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine receives grants from the government and also funding from independent sources in order to continue ongoing research of natural therapies and their clinical use.

Is Naturopathic Medicine Covered by OHIP?

No, it is not covered by OHIP. However most extended health care benefits cover between $300-$1000 for naturopathic care. Check with your health insurance provider (usually Human Resources at your work).