Reasons To See A Naturopathic Doctor By Dr. Joanna Rosenfeld
Naturopathic Doctors have a unique philosophy regarding healthcare that, whenever possible, focuses on treating the root cause of disease. Although sometimes it is important to treat the symptoms - particularly pain - we do so while trying to understand the reason the pain exists in the first place. For example, how could your diet be contributing to the pain? Could stress or lifestyle be a factor? As part of this exploration, we address both the mental and physical aspects of a person’s health.
Do you need to see a naturopath? Ask yourself these questions: 1. Are you just not feeling your best, and nobody can tell you why? Maybe you are feeling run down, and more tired than usual, or you’ve been gaining weight and can’t seem to lose it. Maybe you keep getting sick and it’s taking you a long time to recover. These are symptoms that people tend to live with and eventually believe are normal. A Naturopath will work with you to help tie your symptoms together and find a root cause. 2. Do you have a chronic condition and have you been told there is no treatment available? As NDs, we often see patients after they have been struggling with a health issue for a long time. Common examples include irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, acne, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases. Although there may be no cure , NDs can help patients to manage chronic conditions by teaching them how to balance the immune system, decrease inflammation, use specific herbal treatments and follow prescribed therapeutic diets. 18
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