Naturopathy
Naturopaths believe in the healing power of nature. Naturopathy, sometimes referred to as “natural medicine”, is a holistic medical approach to support the body’s own innate capacity to achieve optimal health. The purpose of naturopathic medicine is to further this process by using natural remedies as supplements, nutritional support, herbal tinctures. Naturopaths are careful to select treatments that will do no harm.
Naturopathy also seeks to find the real cause of illness. Naturopaths assert many diseases and common symptoms are caused by toxicity and poor elimination of wastes. In the age of pollution it is more certain that detoxification is an essential tool to create and maintain good health. Naturopathy has many well-established detoxification methods.
Another naturopathic focus is to improve immunity through healthy nutrition and nutritional supplements as well as removal of immune stressors such as food allergies.
The main difference between naturopathic and conventional medicine is in its philosophic approach. Naturopathic physicians assist by teaching the patient how to restore overall health rather than suppressing just a few key symptoms with drugs. Naturopathic treatments result less frequently in adverse side effects, or in the chronic conditions that inevitably arise again when the cause of disease is left untreated. Naturopaths will teach you preventative medicine to restore overall health and well-being,
Conditions commonly treated with naturopathic medicine include:
- Allergies (e.g. eczema and asthma)
- Arthritis
- Colds, Influenza and Viral Infections
- Cystitis, Thrush and Candida Yeast Issues
- Digestive: Irritable Bowel; Constipation; Bloating
- Fatigue and Exhaustion
- Hormone imbalances
- Infections such as colds or herpes
- Infertility and Pre-conception Care
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems (adults and children)
- Menopause
- Menstrual: PMS, Painful or Irregular Periods
- Migraine and headaches
- Nutrition – food allergies and intolerances – see nutrition
- Prostrate and Men's Health
- Skin problems, such as acne or dermatitis
- Weight Loss - a holistic approach for long term sustained results
Practitioners at IMI offering Naturopathy: Graeme Bradshaw, Tej BG, Dr. Ardyce Yik (ND) and Dr. Katherine Dale (ND)
To save your time on your first visit, please fill in the health history form and bring it with you.
