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Naturopathy

Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare. Naturopathic doctors (ND) are
the general practitioners of natural medicine who deliver healthcare following these naturopathic principles:

• Identify and treat the underlying cause of illness
• Diagnose and treat illness with the least amount of force, side effects and symptom suppression
• Encourage the body's natural ability to heal itself
• Teach healthy lifestyle choices in order to prevent disease

• Individualize treatment to unify and balance physical, mental, and emotional well-being



ND’s employ methods that are based on age-old traditions as well as evidence-based scientific research. Naturopathic Treatments are based on traditional and modern natural approaches that may include the following:

Nutrition: Nutrition provides the body with the building blocks to grow, protect and heal itself. Personalized diets, vitamin and mineral supplements, amino acid and enzymatic therapies may be used to promote health, address deficiencies and treat disease processes. Education about healthy food choices is also emphasized.

Botanical Medicine: Plant based medicines and compounds may be prescribed to treat your health condition and improve your health. An ND is trained to identify the interactions between herbs, medications and supplements.

Asian medicine: Therapeutics based on practices that have been around for hundreds and thousands such as acupuncture, cupping, herbs and diet therapy may be used to restore balance to the body. All acupuncture treatments at Total Wellness Centre are performed using pre-sterilized single-use needles.

Homeopathy: A form of natural medicine that originated from Europe. It is based on the energetics of naturally derived substances that help the body expel disease and attain balance. Homeopathic products are safe, effective and generally do not interact with medications, herbs or supplements. Classical single remedy homeopathy, complex remedies and Biotherapeutic drainage using Unda numbers may be prescribed.

Lifestyle counselling: Lifestyle is relevant to health. The ND will help you identify risk factors and make recommendations to help you optimize your physical, mental and emotional well-being. She will also provide education to empower you with the knowledge to improve your health. Uncover the habits, behaviours, and stressors that contribute towards ill health and then learn new ways to promote health and prevent illness.

Hypnosis is a method used to help a person to access their subconscious mind in order to enhance relaxation, reduce stress, help change habits, improve performance and even improve self-confidence.

How are ND’s trained?
Naturopathic doctors are a regulated health profession in Ontario. A licensed and registered ND has received at least 4 years of post-graduate training from an accredited naturopathic medical institution. Pre-admission requirements include three years of pre-medical studies at a university. Training includes basic medical and clinical science, diagnostics, naturopathic principals and therapeutics, and extensive clinical experience under the supervision of licensed naturopathic doctors. Graduates receive the title "ND" or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Graduates must pass rigorous board examinations to be eligible to practice as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Once licensed, a practicing ND is required to keep up with their knowledge and training from year to year with ongoing research and continuing education.

Many insurance companies cover a portion of the cost of Naturopathic Medicine. Be sure to check with you plan administrator for details.

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