Naturopathic Consultations
Naturopathic Doctors are the general practitioners of natural medicine. This type of medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness. Focusing on prevention, and using natural, non-toxic substances, naturopathic doctors support and stimulate the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. The primary goal is to address the cause of illness, rather than simply treating or suppressing symptoms.
Individuals are seen as a whole person. The physical, mental, and emotional aspects of their health are taken into account when diagnosing and developing an individualized treatment plan.
Treatments involve a combination of different modalities such as: Nutrition, Supplements, Botanicals (herbs), Homeopathy, Acupuncture and Counselling.
The safety record of Naturopathic Medicine is excellent. Side effects are rare and Naturopathic Doctors are knowledgeable about possible contraindications and/or interactions with conventional medications.
How are Naturopathic Doctors trained?
Naturopathic Doctors (ND) must study at least seven years to become eligible to be licensed to practice as a Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario. They follow the same University pre-medical education as Medical Doctors. The Naturopathic portion of the program comprises 4 full time years of dedicated training leading to a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine.
Is Naturopathic Medicine covered by OHIP?
Even though our services are not covered by OHIP, they are covered by most extended health care insurance plans. Check your insurance policy for coverage.
What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is one of the main modalities that can be used during a Naturopathic treatment. It is a system of medicine developed in the 18th century by the German physician Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the Law of Similars that is observed in nature. This Law states that “the totality of symptoms produced by a substance in a healthy person will cure the same totality of symptoms in an ill person”. In other words, a homeopathic substance that will cause a cough in a healthy person, can cure a similar cough and restore health in an ill person.
Homeopathic medicines can be made from plant, animal, or mineral products which are so diluted that there is not chance of toxicity at all. These remedies are then used to influence the body’s innate power of healing.
Who can be helped with Naturopathic Medicine?
A Naturopathic Doctor is a primary care physician and patients of every age and stage of life (from infants to elders) have been helped with this Medicine. Many of our patients come to us with:
- Long standing, chronic conditions
- Distressing acute illness
- For health and lifestyle education and prevention
You don’t have to be sick to want to feel better.
Are you experiencing these symptoms?
- Low energy / stress
- Cancer
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Fibromyalgia
- Candida overgrowth (Yeast)
- Asthma / Allergies (Food / environmental)
- Arthritis (Osteo / Rheumatoid)
- High Blood Pressure / High cholesterol
- Skin problems (eczema, acne, psoriasis)
- Weight control
- Digestive tract problems (constipation, IBS, IBD, Colitis, heartburn)
- Headaches / Migraines
- Low Immune system / Cold and flu
- Stress / Anxiety / Depression
- Insomnia
- Women’s concerns:
- Menopause
- PMS / Menstrual cramps
- Infertility
- Endometriosis / Uterine Fibroids
- Osteoporosis
- Enhancing health during Pregnancy
- Children’s concerns:
- Recurrent ear infections
- Recurrent Sore Throats
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Eczema / psoriasis
- ADD / ADHD / Autism
- Food sensitivities
- Heavy Metal toxicity
