Natural Medicine is a distinct system of health care that addresses the root causes of illness, and promotes health and healing using natural therapies. It supports your body’s own healing ability using an integrated approach to disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention that includes:
1. Botanical Medicine
2. Homeopathic Medicine
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine
4. Bach Flower Remedies
5. Colon Hydrotherapy
6. Iridology
7. Clinical Nutrition
8. Physical Medicine
9. Lifestyle Counseling
Homeopathic Physicians & Medical Herbalists are highly educated providers who integrate natural assessments with a broad range of natural therapies. Homeopathic Physicians & Medical Herbalists must complete an undergraduate degree with a science focus prior to the specializing in Natural Therapies such as a Homeopathic Medicine or Herbal Medicine program.
Herbal Remedies are the oldest form of medicine practiced. The use of medicinal treatments made from plants to prevent and treat conditions of the body. Herbal remedies takes into account the total person and all symptoms they have (emotional and physical). Herbal remedies stimulate the natural healing ability of the body using individualized herbal blends I compound in the office, or Herbalife Products specific for your individual needs.
Homeopathy is a safe, natural and inexpensive complement to allopathic medicine. It triggers the body's own healing abilities, and can help with both acute and chronic conditions. Developed by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Remedies are chosen on the basis of 'Likes Cure Likes', the Similimum or Law of Similars. The Totality of Symptoms and whole person is taken into account when choosing the appropriate remedy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented illness for thousands of years and incorporates acupuncture, acupressure, diet, massage, and Asian herbs and foods.
According to TCM, when your energy or Qi (pronounced “chi”) is out of balance, your body cannot adapt to stress and this causes chronic illnesses. By bringing the Qi back into balance and balancing the yin and yang your body can heal optimally. A harmonious flow of Qi is achieved by balancing cold and heat, internal and external, yin and yang, and this will help sustain long-term physical, mental and emotional health.
Bach Flower Remedies
Bach Flower Remedies are a safe and gentle form of alternative healing. They cannot cause harm. They are gentle enough to be given to children, animals, the elderly, and even plants. They stimulate physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. They contain subtle vibrational essences of flowers and trees and help to correct imbalances in the mental, emotional and spiritual bodies of those taking the remedies to promote holistic healing.
Colon Hydrotherapy
Colon Hydrotherapy also known as Colonics is a centuries-old therapy using filtered water to flush accumulated fecal waste, harmful bacteria, intestinal parasites, gas and mucus from the colon. It is a safe and gentle yet powerful way to cleanse the body, and to make all body systems and organs work more efficiently. Colonics are of great benefit to conditions involving compromised digestion and elimination, such as constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating, indigestion, yeast infections (candida), diverticula, intestinal parasites, hemorrhoids, and irritable bowel. However, colonics can also be extremely valuable in alleviating symptoms associated with allergies, asthma, acne, eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, rheumatism, osteoporosis, poor circulation, high cholesterol, headaches, low energy and fatigue, memory loss, poor concentration, anxiety, irritability, depression, lack of sexual desire and weight gain.
Iridology
The iris reveals body constitution, inherent weaknesses, levels of health and transitions that take place in the body according to the way one lives. Iridology does not reveal specific diseases. The iris reflects the condition of the tissues (eg. inflammation, acidity, toxicity, congested lymph, hardened arteries, etc.) Iridology is concerned with restoration and maintenance of health through building the patient's immunity.
Toxins and their locations
Stages of Inflammation
Inherent Weakness or Strength
General Health level
Biochemical Deficiencies
Nutrition is imperative to good health. There are foods that damage your body and foods that can help treat diseases and maintain good health. Having a good diet involves creating a special balance between nutrients, vitamins, minerals, proteins, anti-oxidants, enzymes, and fibre. Whitney Young, ND may ask you to keep a diet diary, which is the first step to analyzing food sensitivities, allergies, digestive issues, risk for disease associated with diet, and overall diet quality.
Physical Medicine includes acupressure, bowen therapy, stretching, and exercise recommendations. Physical medicine works in two ways. Firstly, it restores structural soundness to the skeletal system, joints, and soft tissue. Secondly, it builds immunity and supports healing and detoxification.
Lifestyle Counseling helps you to identify and adjust the habits that contribute to ill health. Mental attitudes and emotions are important elements in overall health and should be considered when treating illness and disease. Together, developing strategies to deal with stress can help you over the long term to prevent disease.
