Naturopathic
Medicine Explained ...
Naturopathic
Medicine is defined by its own philosophy. The philosophy is
based upon these six principles ...
First
do no harm ...
Naturopathic physicians prefer non-invasive treatments to minimize
the risks of harmful side-effects. Natural therapies not only
do no harm but actually strengthen the body over time. Naturopathic
physicians are trained to know which patients they can treat
safely, and which ones they need to refer to other health care
practitioners.
Doctor
as teacher ...
The term doctor comes from the Latin word docere which means
“to teach.” We believe that it is our role as naturopathic
doctors to educate our patients about their health and the steps
necessary to stimulate the natural recuperative processes within
them.
Treat
the cause ...
Health problems recur due to continued susceptibility in the
patient. It is important to address that underlying susceptibility,
which in doing so causes the disease to resolve naturally and
raises the overall health of the patient.
Treat
the whole person ...
Disease is a process that affects the patient as a whole, stemming
from a complex interaction of physical, mental, emotional, dietary,
genetic, environmental, lifestyle or other factors. The parts
of the body do not independently become sick. Naturopathic physicians
treat the whole person taking these factors into account.
The
healing power of nature ...
Nature acts powerfully through healing mechanisms in the body
and mind to maintain and restore health. Everyone has within
them the power to heal. Naturopathic physicians work to restore
and support these inherent healing systems by using methods
and medicines that are in harmony with natural processes.
Prevention
is the best cure ...
Naturopathic medicine is best done on a daily basis through
the choices we make. What we put into our bodies is either health
promoting or it isn’t. A Naturopathic doctor educates patients
to make better health choices thereby preventing illness from
developing into chronic degenerative disease.
As
it is not proper to cure the eyes without the head, nor the
head without
the body; so neither is it to cure the body without the soul.
-SOCRATES
Homeopathy
Explained ...
Homeopathy
is a system of therapy in which very small non-toxic doses
of natural medicines are given to stimulate a healing reaction
in a person.
Homeopathy is based on the law of similiars. The law of similiars
means, that what a substance can cause it can also cure. A
good example of this would be homeopathic bee venom (apis)
given to cure the painful symptoms of a bee sting.
The homeopathic remedies are individualized and prescribed
on a person’s physical, mental, and emotional characteristics.
For example, two patients with the same complaint of depression
most likely would get two different homeopathic prescriptions.
During the case taking the patient is given freedom to express
his/her symptoms. In this way the patient identifies the problems
to the practitioner within his or her own frame of reference.
It is this valuable information that allows the practitioner
to prescribe the correct medicine.
The goal in homeopathy is to find one single remedy that treats
the whole person. As the patient responds the disease symptoms
resolve.
Often the distinction between remedies for a patient is subtle.
Occasionally a few prescriptions are necessary before a good
response is obtained.
I use homeopathy with each person because it is very effective
in stimulating your body’s own healing mechanism allowing
your body to overcome the disease state naturally.
Homeopathy is extremely safe for everyone including, elderly,
newborns, pregnant women, and people with multiple chemical
sensitivities. No known contraindications exist between conventional
pharmaceutical medications and homeopathic medications.
Patients of all ages and a wide variety of problems can benefit
from this form of natural medicine.
Conditions homeopathy is effective at treating include but
are not limited to:
Acute and chronic pain
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Arthritis
Behavior disorders
Chronic ear infections
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Depression
Fibromyalgia
Gastrointestinal disorders
Migraine headaches
PMS/Menopause
