London Ontario Naturopathic Doctor - Forest City Naturopathic Clinic

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct and integrated system of primary medical care. It focuses on treating the cause of the disease. It looks at the whole person which includes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and social aspects of an individual’s life, and integrates those to devise an assessment of the patient. This is followed by a treatment plan, which incorporates natural source treatments that are safe, non-toxic, non-invasive and gentle.

NDs are trained to be able to diagnose by signs and symptoms, laboratory testing and other diagnostic methods available to them.

Diagnosis includes use of any of the following methods:
• Patient Intake and History
• Physical Exam findings
• Blood testing – including conventional blood work (cholesterol, iron, blood glucose, etc)
• Urinalysis
• Hair Mineral analysis – screening for heavy metal and nutritional mineral analysis
• Comprehensive Stool Analysis
• Salivary Hormone testing
• Food allergy testing – including IgG Allergy Testing, and Carrol
• Food Intolerance testing
• Body Composition Analysis

Natural Source Treatments include:
Clinical Nutrition and Supplementation
Botanical Medicine (Herbal Remedies)
Homeopathic Medicine (Like cures like)
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Hydrotherapy
Prevention and Lifestyle Counselling
Homotoxicology

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Principles Of Naturopathic Medicine

The Naturopathic Doctor (ND) will practice the art, science and spirit of the profession by incorporating these 6 principles into their daily practice.

First Do No Harm – Shall use the most effective treatment available with the least amount of risk.
Healing Power of Nature – The body has an innate ability to heal itself and it needs to be promoted.
Identify and Treat the Cause – Rather than suppress or eliminate symptoms.
Heal the Whole Person – All aspects in a patient’s life need to be considered to fully understand and treat the individual.
Physician as Teacher – Educate, inspire hope and encourage self-responsibility for one’s health.
Health Promotion is the Best Prevention– By promoting prevention and encouraging balanced lifestyles, one can ward off disease and live a healthier and longer life.