Naturopathic Approaches
to Some Common Health Conditions
Naturopathic Doctors tailor the treatment protocols to the patients’ individual needs. Here are some examples of how naturopathic medicine may help a specific condition.
Inflammation and Pain
Most
conditions afflicting people begin with inflammation. Inflammation
is the process which the body utilizes to rid itself of an irritant.
What we experience are all the uncomfortable symptoms of this process
including pain, swelling, mucus production, fever and fatigue to name a
few. The goal of naturopathic medicine is to identify and treat
the problem which is triggering the inflammatory process and to support
this process so that the body can heal completely. Where as
treating the symptoms can provide temporary relief to the patient, until
the cause is identified and treated the inflammation is likely to come
back.
Poor diet and lifestyles can contribute to the development of
inflammation. Things like food allergies/sensitivities, nutrient
deficiencies, poor sleep, being over-stressed and lack of exercise can
contribute to inflammation. Naturopathic doctors address the whole
person and seek to address all contributing factors to the condition.
Gastritis/Digestive Complaints
So
much of our overall health comes from proper digestion, yet digestive
complaints are rampant in our country. Constipation, chronic
diarrhea, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastroesphogeal Reflux
Disease (GERD), Celiac Disease (Gluten intolerance) and Peptic Ulcers
are all common complaints that may be effectively managed through
Naturopathic treatments. Treatments for these conditions include
diet modification to eliminate food sensitivities along with herbal and
nutritional supplementation to heal the digestive tract.
Depression and Anxiety
Depression
and Anxiety are on the rise and affect many people in many ways.
There are both physiological and psychological factors contributing to
these conditions. Nutritional supplementation including several B
vitamins as well as amino acids may be helpful for some people dealing
with depression and anxiety. Proper sleep and exercise play an
important role in correcting these conditions as well.
Naturopathic Doctors take a holistic approach to address all aspects of
the person’s health in order to address these conditions.
Women’s Health - Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Menopause, Infertility
Naturopathic Medicine has many options to offer women dealing with hormonal dysfunction. This issue may manifest in conditions such as PMS, Menopausal symptoms, Infertility and Migraine Headaches. Safe and effective naturopathic therapies used to address these issues include Herbal Remedies, dietary changes, nutritional supplementation and homeopathy to support the reproductive system.
Blood Sugar Dysregulation
Type II diabetes is one of the fastest growing at epidemics in our country. This condition requires diet and lifestyle modification and Naturopathic Doctors are well trained in supporting patients dealing with this condition. Several herbs and nutritional supplements have been shown to be helpful in re-regulating how the body metabolizes dietary sugars. Over time these approaches may help to reverse or halt the progression of this problem for some people. Also, a naturopathic approach can also address other problems caused by diabetes including cardiovascular and neurologic conditions.
Cardiovascular Health and High Cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the US. Despite the use of cholesterol lowering drugs for the last several decades, heart disease continues to plague our society. A holistic approach to this condition would include diet and exercise modification, the use of antioxidant supplements such as CoEnzyme Q10 and Omega 3 fatty acids and stress reduction. In addition to these treatments, Naturopathic Doctors also used herbal support to help restore healthy cardiac function.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
Chronic
Fatigue and Fibromyalgia are functional disorders which often defy
diagnosis and leave the patient struggling for answers and treatments.
A naturopathic approach to these conditions would include restoring
proper sleep, correcting nutritional deficiencies, enhancing immune
function and decreasing inflammation in the body. Dietary changes
and nutritional supplementation are used along with herbal and
homeopathic remedies to correct the underlying imbalances contributing
to these conditions.
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