Do you feel tired and sluggish? Experience frequent colds and flus? Are you in good health and wanting to improve?
Naturopathic Medicine has the capacity to help people at all stages of life and in all stages of health. I meet patients where they are at and help improve health according to your personal goals. The following are a list of common concerns that lead people to seek care from a Naturopathic Doctor:
- General Health and Wellness; optimizing health, appropriate supplementation, increasing energy, prevention of age-related and genetic-related condition, detoxification
Many people are confused when it comes to supplements, wondering what they should take, correct dosage, brand, etc. Naturopathic Doctors are highly trained in this area. We work with you to create the appropriate supplement regime, which is flexible and changes over time. Optimizing health involves a variety of approaches, you might be amazed at what you thought was healthy when you feel the difference further healthy choices can make!
- Gastrointestinal Health; food sensitivities, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea
The gastrointestinal system plays such an integral role in our overall health. When this system isn’t functioning optimally, we find ourselves carrying toxins in our systems longer, decreased energy and alertness along with a wide variety of systemic symptoms. Specific dietary adjustments, nutrient supplementation, herbs, acupuncture and lifestyle changes may help you improve your gut health.
- Immune Health; frequent cold and flu’s, autoimmune disorders, allergies
No one likes catching the sniffles! There are several ways that Naturopathic Medicine can help prevent this, or reduce the severity once you are sick. It’s important that at the onset of a cold or flu, seek care from your ND help build your system right away. Specific combinations of antimicrobial herbs are an excellent way to fight viruses and bacteria, specific nutrients, hydrotherapy techniques, acupuncture and cupping, and homeopathic remedies depending on your specific presentation.
- Skin Health; eczema, psoriasis, acne
The integumentary system (skin) is the largest organ in your body and is connected to different body systems. Food sensitivities, environmental aggravations and diet and lifestyle factors can play roles in skin health and it is important to work through these to help the skin heal. Healing the skin is a multi-factorial issue, and Naturopathic Doctors are great a seeing the big picture, while focusing on all of the important steps required to get there.
- Weight Management
Maintaining a healthy weight is an integral part of preventing disease and optimizing health. I believe that gradual weight loss through a comprehensive treatment strategy lead to lasting results. Nutritional counseling and education as well as effective meal plan and exercise plans will be provided. Nutrient supplementation, constitutional acupuncture may also be implemented.
- Pain Management
Pain affects many people on a daily basis. Treatment of pain depends on its origin. If inflammatory, in nature, dietary, botanical and supplementation will be used to address this cause. Acupuncture, including cupping techniques can be helpful to reduce hypertonic muscles and increase circulation to the area.
- Insomnia, arthritis, anxiety…and many more
Here at Snow Naturopathic, the goal is to determine the root cause of your illness, and promote health and healing through natural therapies. If you have questions about Naturopathic Medicine, contact the Barrie Office 705-792-6690 or Cookstown Office 705-458-8288 to set up a free 15 minute consultation to find out if it is right for you.