Health Issues


 

Naturopathic physicians are primary care practitioners, that is to say that they are often the first pfofessional to consult for individuals and families who desire a less invasive and more wholistic approach to their health care. Naturopathic physicians treat patients with a wide range of acute and/or chronic conditions but rely on alternative tools and modalities, rather than pharmaceuticals, to resolve health issues. Even disease-free people may benefit from preventive medicine as it is infinitely easier to maintain health than repair it once it is broken. Some common health conditions dealt with by naturopathic physicians include the following:

Chronic Conditions:
Acne
Adrenal disfunction
Allergies
Alzheimer's disease
Anxiety
Asthma
Auto-immune disorders
Arthritis
Attention deficit disorder
Cancer
Candidiasis
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic infections
Colitis
Constipation
Cystitis
Depression
Diarrhea
Diabetes
Eczema
Elevated cholesterol
Food and environmental sensitivities
Fibromyalgia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gout
Hypertension
Heart disease
Insomnia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Lupus
Metal toxicity
Migraines
Multiple sclerosis
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Pain management
Parkinson's disease
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Psoriasis
Stroke

Acute Conditions:
Colds
Ear infections
Flus
Headaches
Intestinal disorders
Sore throat


Women's Conditions:
Endometriosis
Fibrocystic breast disease
Infertility
Pap smears
Pre-menstrual syndrome
Menopausal symptoms
Menstrual disorders
Uterine fibroids


Men's Conditions:
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Erectile dysfunction
Prostatitis



Other:

Weight management
Smoking cessation