Naturopathic Medicine Services in Toronto

Naturopathic Medicine is an integrative health care model that draws from both conventional and traditional forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy aims to treat the underlying causes of disease and stimulate the body‘s innate capacity to heal.

Naturopathic Treatments

Treating both acute and chronic conditions, naturopathic therapies are chosen based on the individual’s:

  • specific health concerns
  • overall health history
  • family health history
  • genetics
  • environmental
  • nutrition 
  • lifestyle factors
  • stresses 

In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies include:

  • botanical medicine
  • clinical nutrition
  • hydrotherapy
  • homeopathy
  • traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)/acupuncture
  • lifestyle counseling
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Naturopractic Conditions Commonly Seen:

Allergies
Environmental Allergies, Hay Fever, Food Sensitivities

Cardiovascular Health
High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes

Digestive Health
Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s Disease And Ulcerative Colitis, GERD, Gastric Reflux

Fertility
Preconception Planning, Infertility

Hormonal Health
Thyroid Conditions, Adrenal Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue

Immune Health
Chronic Infections, Cold And Flu Acute Care And Prevention, Herpes, Cold Sores, Auto-Immune Conditions

Mental Health
Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression, Insomnia

Pain And Inflammation
Arthritis, Chronic Pain, Headaches, Migraine Headaches

Pediatric Care
Wellness Checks, General And Acute Care, ADHD, Digestive Concerns, Ear Infections, Asthma

Skin Conditions
Acne, Rosacea, Eczema, Dermatitis

Stress Management

Urinary
Urinary Tract Infection, Kidney Stones, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)

Weight Management

Women’s Health
Pre And Postnatal Care, Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Menopause, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

FAQ’s Naturopathic Medicine

What is a naturopathic doctor?

Like mainstream physicians, naturopathic doctors work to diagnose, prevent and treat acute and chronic illnesses and restore optimal health in their patients. They do so, not by suppressing symptoms, but by providing solutions that support and promote a person’s self-healing processes. They work to identify the underlying causes of illnesses so as to restore health and prevent them from recurring. Naturopathic doctors work with nutrition, herbal medicine, supplementation, acupuncture and lifestyle counselling as therapies. They also make use of specialized testing to inform treatment protocols. 

What are examples of naturopathic medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is an umbrella term that includes several different methodologies that have evolved from a blend of different healing systems. Some of the best-known examples of naturopathy include:

  • Clinical nutrition
  • Dietary and lifestyle counseling
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Acupuncture
  • Homeopathy
  • Practitioner-guided detoxification

Is it worth seeing a naturopath? 

Naturopathic medicine is a complete, holistic and personalized approach to healthcare. Naturopathic doctors do not only focus on alleviating symptoms and ameliorating the current condition, they work to identify the underlying causes of disease and take steps to address the root cause so the body can heal. Seeing a naturopathic doctor is an investment in your long-term health.