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NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

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ABOUT NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

 

Naturopathic Medicine is a form of health care that combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Our Naturopathic doctors provide effective, appropriate, and gentle health care utilizing naturopathic therapies to encourage the body’s innate ability to heal. Healing modalities may include botanical medicines, natural supplementation, hydrotherapy, diet and nutritional counseling, homeopathy, reiki, and naturopathic counseling.

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Patients can come into our clinic in Oak Park or visit with our doctors online. Just let us know you want a virtual appointment when scheduling! 

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The 6 Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

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  • The Healing Power of Nature 
    Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself.

  • Prevention
    Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.

  • Identify and Treat the Causes
    Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause.

  • First Do No Harm
    Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies when possible.

  • Doctor as Teacher
    Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health.

  • Treat the Whole Person
    View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions.

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COMMON HEALTH CONCERNS FREUQUENTLY ADDRESSED INCLUDE:​

  • Digestive – reflux, colic, constipation

  • Skin – eczema, diaper rash

  • Herbal and nutritional Immune support – allergies, recurrent ear infections, fever, acute illness, cough, diarrheal illness

  • Food intolerances and special diets

  • Sleep support – growing pains, difficulty staying asleep

  • Mood concerns – ADD/ADHD, anxiety

  • Women’s health – post-partum (see above), Irregular menstrual cycles, PMS issues, fertility concerns, PCOS

  • Gastrointestinal health concerns – Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Allergies/Intolerances, GERD/Reflux

  • Cardiovascular disease risk reduction – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome

  • Customized Detox/Cleanse programs

  • Autoimmune/Endocrine disorders

  • Allergies/Sinus infections/Immune support

  • Histamine Intolerance/MCAS

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