What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the underlying cause of disease. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body, and often unfavorable lifestyle habits.
Naturopathic Treatment
Treating both acute and chronic conditions, naturopathic treatments are chosen based on the individual patient. In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies including botanical medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, Chinese medicine/acupuncture, and other modalities may also be used during treatments.
In Canada, the naturopathic medical profession’s infrastructure includes accredited educational institutions, professional licensing, national standards of practice, participation in many federal health committee initiatives, and a commitment to state-of-the-art scientific research.
Dr. Melanie MacIver , Dr. Jennie Weisenburge r & Dr. Jeni Lim are all skilled members of our naturopathic health team at Dr Ara Elmajian & Associates.