Stress is a normal part of life- we all know too well- and it can even be a terrific motivator for us to get things done. However, there are times when stress levels can become too high for even the most easygoing of people to handle. Having effective tools for stress management can significantly improve the quality of your life. What is Stress? Simply defined, stress is a physiological or bodily response to a stressor. A stressor is something in the environment that causes a stress … [Read more...] about Stress Management
Naturopathic Services
Traditional Asian Medicine
Traditional medicine in China and other parts of Asia have been around for thousands of years.Thousands! Without a doubt, the most well-known treatment method from traditional Asian medicines is acupuncture, but there are other treatments available that can help relieve your symptoms and rebalance your body. What is Qi? Qi is a word that is used to describe the combination of energy and information that flows through your body along specific meridians. When your body is in balance, the Qi … [Read more...] about Traditional Asian Medicine
Weight Loss & Metabolic Balance
There are hundreds of tips and tricks- we’ve all seen the cheesy ads - that say losing weight is simple. It can be, but the truth is there are many things at play and weight loss can be a real challenge. It isn’t always the easiest thing, and naturopathic doctors are trained in all areas of health to make a holistic weight loss plan that gets your pounds off and keeps them off! Am I Overweight or Obese? If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than 25 but less than 30, you are considered … [Read more...] about Weight Loss & Metabolic Balance
Nutritional Supplementation
It’s true that the best way to get the nutrition you need is through diet, but nutritional supplementation is a safe and effective way to optimize your health! Sometimes your body needs help- all of ours do- maybe you’re not absorbing food properly, or maybe you’re lacking key nutrients in your diet! Some people have a condition that natural extracts work really well for, and you can avoid taking medications that way. Maybe you have a lot of inflammation and short term supplementation with … [Read more...] about Nutritional Supplementation
Pain Management
Ah pain. One of the many things that connects every human because we all share it. There are lots of types of pain, and each can be as infuriating as the next! Whether it’s aches, strains, or ghost pains, everyone wishes their pain away. No one likes it, but pain can save our lives in the right situations. When pain sticks around longer than normal, it signals that there’s something wrong. Naturopathic doctors can not only help you treat pain but help you find what it is your body is trying … [Read more...] about Pain Management
Hormone Management
Hormones! We all have them! They’re molecules that help with regulating important processes in your body. Hormones are usually made in one part of the body, and they move through the bloodstream and act on receptors in different organs and your brain.The hormones in your body all work together to keep you healthy and happy. There are many complex pathways of hormones interacting with each other, and an imbalance in one hormone can lead to imbalances in others. Some of the more well-known … [Read more...] about Hormone Management
Lab Testing
Naturopathic doctors use unique lab tests to help us get a picture of what’s going on inside your body at a molecular level. No CSI type tests here. We can provide the standard tests that most medical doctors do, but to get a clearer picture on your health, we also offer tests that most other health care providers don’t- which is great for you! These tests tend to very helpful in figuring out what’s at the root cause of your illness and coming up with a diagnosis and treatment plan! Is lab … [Read more...] about Lab Testing
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is very gentle, energetic medicine that stimulates your own body’s healing process. It uses very dilute substances to gently prompt your body to heal itself. With homeopathy, the amounts of active substance are so low so side effects are very rare and interactions with other drugs are minimal. To find out if homeopathy may be right for you, ask yourself: Does every medication you take seem to be way too strong for you? Do you remember your symptoms clearly starting after a … [Read more...] about Homeopathy