What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine is a primary healthcare system that focuses on treating the body as a whole.  Through the use of natural and gentle therapies Naturopathic Medicine integrates the traditional philosophies of heath and disease with current scientific research and modern diagnostic tools. Naturopaths can effectively treat chronic and acute health conditions through the use of herbal medicine, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, diet and lifestyle counseling, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture.  Prevention is a key principle in Naturopathic Medicine, as such strong emphasis is put in creating a treatment plan that not only addresses your current health concerns but also sets the stage for promoting long lasting health. 

Who are Naturopathic Doctors?

Naturopathic Doctors are regulated in Ontario through the Board of Drugless Therapies- Naturopathy.  They are recognized as primary health care providers in Ontario. 

Training includes minimum three year undergraduate degree in medical pre-sciences, followed by successful completion of a four year Naturopathic Program at an accredited Naturopathic College.  Candidates are required to pass two International Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exams and relevant provincial licensing exams corresponding to regulated provinces.  Naturopathic Doctors are required to stay updated on most recent advances in healthcare and research through continuing education requirements.

Naturopaths are the only regulated health professionals in Canada that are trained in botanical medicine.

Services offered:

-          Botanical Medicine

-          Homeopathy

-          Diet and lifestyle counseling

-          Clinical Nutrition

-          Acupuncture

Individual programs offered

-          Weight loss and Weight Management            

-          Smoking cessation

-          Stress management

-          Detoxification programs

-          Pain management

-          Acupuncture for fertility

Corporate wellness programs are available upon request.

What types of conditions do Naturopaths treat?

Naturopaths are well versed in treating an array of health conditions.  Naturopaths focus on the physiology and the processes behind disease, rather than the pathology itself. Recognizing that there are many factors that influence health and contribute to disease Naturopaths treat the whole person and take into account all determinants of health. 
 

Commonly treated conditions include:


-      High cholesterol                                                  -   High blood pressure 
-       Diabetes                                                               -  Digestive concerns such as irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, colitis, celiac disease 
 -       Fatigue and low energy                                    -  Mood disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, seasonal affective disorder
-       Autoimmune conditions                                     -  Osteoporosis
-       Fibromyalgia                                                        -  Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis
-       Thyroid conditions hypo/hyperthyroidism      -  Skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, rashes
-       Hormonal imbalances such as PCOS, menopause, menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome and painful menses\
-       Fertility issues                                                     -  Headaches and migraines
-       Sinusitis, chronic coughs, cold and flus         -  Seasonal allergies
-       Insomnia                                                               -  Asthma
-       Benign Prostate Hyperplasia                            -  ADHD, ADD
-       Cold and flu prevention

AND MANY MORE.... 

 Laboratory tests offered at Central Health Care when seen by a Registered Naturopathic Doctor

-       IgG and IgE food allergy tests                                                                                   -       Comprehensive stool analysis and parasitology

-       Saliva Hormone Panels (female and male hormone panels available)          -       Urine essential element and heavy metal testing

-       Hair mineral analysis                                                                                                 -       Cholesterol panels

-       Thyroid panels   (blood and saliva)                                                                         -       Chemistry profile

-       Liver function testing                                                                                                  -       Kidney function testing

-       Inflammatory markers                                                                                                 -       CBC (complete blood cell count)

-       Vitamin related blood testing                                                                                    -       Urine indican test to assess digestion (in house)

-       Adrenal assessment using Koenisburg test (in house)                                        -       Urine Analysis (in house)



Naturopathic Medicine is covered under most extended health insurance plans.

Please call 519-823-1450 and book an appointment with Dr. Arjomand to find out how Naturopathic medicine can help you.

Dr. Arjomand is pleased to offer complementary 15-min.

To learn more please visit: www.Pearl-Naturopathy.com