Naturopaths are also known as naturopathic doctors who are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illnesses which restore and establish optimal health by supporting the patient’s body’s self-healing process. Naturopathic doctors do not believe in suppressing symptoms as many other treatment methods do, instead, they work to identify the underlying cause of the illness, and develop individualized treatment plans to address them.

There is an order in which naturopaths provide therapy to see the highest benefit and least potential damage, which is:

1. Removing obstacles in the way of the individual’s health.
2. Stimulating the patient’s self-healing mechanisms.
3. Strengthening the patient’s weakened immune system.
4. Correcting the patient’s structural integrity.
5. Using natural substances to help restore and regenerate the body.
6. Pharmacologic substances to halt the progressive pathology.
7. Using high force and invasive modalities which may include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

Naturopathic doctors are able to diagnose a wide range of conditions and health issues, some of which include:

• Allergies – Bodies reaction to what seems normally harmless substance including pollen, animal dander, molds, latex, certain food, and insect stings. Reactions may include rashes or hives, watery/red eyes, runny nose, to life-threatening complications.

• Headaches – Pain that occurs in the region of the head is considered a headache. It often occurs on one or both sides of the head or can be isolated to one specific location, or radiate across the head from one side to the other. Can feel like a sharp pain, dull ache, or a throbbing sensation.

• Infertility – Not being able to become pregnant despite having unprotected and frequent sex for a year or longer for many couples. Infertility often results from an issue with either your partner or yourself or a combination of factors.

• Digestive issues – Digestive issues include cancer, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, and lactose intolerance.

• Obesity – Involves excessive amounts of body fat which is a medical problem that increases the risk of heart issues and other diseases including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.

• Hormonal Imbalances – Occur when there are either insufficient amounts or over sufficient amounts of hormones in the bloodstream.

• Chronic Pain – Pain that lasts longer than three months. Pain can either come and go or be happening all the time. Chronic pain can occur anywhere on the body, which can interfere with your daily activities.

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – This complicated disorder is categorized by severe fatigue that will last a minimum of six months and cannot be fully explained by any underlying medical condition.

Naturopathic medicine involves healthcare that is combined modern treatments with traditional methods and will often include natural therapies and alternative methods to modern medicine.

Naturopathic care focuses on healing the body itself, preventing future health issues, and making the patient responsible to optimize their health. Naturopathic care involves a combination of principles and beliefs to create personalized treatment plans. Some of these principles and beliefs include:

• Self-healing
• Underling symptoms
• Harmless treatment
• Holistic treatment
• Education through treatment
• Prevention

If you are looking for naturopathic care in Richmond Hills, ON, or surrounding areas, contact Viva Health Centre today! We will be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have in regards to treatment at our clinic. We serve patients from Richmond Hill ON, Vaughan ON, Oak Ridges ON, Bayview Glen ON, Markham ON, and surrounding areas.