Are you seeking to prevent health issues? Find an alternative approach to a complex condition? Better manage common ailments? Wherever you are on your health journey, a naturopathic doctor can help!
Naturopathic medicine prioritizes prevention. Even if you are feeling well right now, a naturopathic doctor can work with you to optimize your health and prevent future problems. Disease processes begin before noticeable symptoms present, so taking care of yourself before you feel the need is the best way to stay well. Truly, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Because a naturopathic approach utilizes resources often considered “alternative,” many turn to naturopathic doctors when they have tried everything else without success. It’s true, we do bring new options to the table, a refreshing change when you feel nothing else can be done. Perhaps more important than our unique treatment options, is the naturopathic doctor’s unique perspective. As our naturopathic principles state, we treat the whole person and address root causes. This means a naturopathic doctor partners with you to understand symptoms in the context of your entire being – mind, body, and spirit. This different point of view can lead to solutions for complex issues that were previously overlooked.
Naturopathic medicine is excellent for common ailments that could benefit from home remedies. We use the least invasive treatment method necessary to support a return to health. Much of what we suggest is grounded in common sense and traditional methods – most of which can be done comfortably at home. Not surprisingly, modern scientific research is finding support for many of these methods. Headaches, infections, digestive upset, stress and a variety of other aches and ailments can be supported with natural care. We educate our patients on basic body processes and accessible home remedies, so that they are empowered to take charge of their health as the need arises.
Of course, there is a time and a place for conventional medical treatment. I always recommend that you continue working with primary care providers and/or any specialist providers. My role is to provide a uniquely naturopathic perspective, all the while collaborating with your existing healthcare team. I am truly integrative – I always design wellness plans with existing treatments in mind and willingly communicate with your other providers.
So why wait? Collaborate with a naturopathic doctor and set your health journey up for success. If you would like to work with me, call 458-215-1294 to set up your consultation. I see people in person in Canonsburg, PA and remotely via telehealth. If you would like to find a local naturopathic doctor in your area, you can check out listings for other providers on the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians website.
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