Naturopathic Medicine Services Vancouver
Many people ask what is Naturopathic Medicine? In short, naturopathic medicine combines traditional healing techniques with modern medicine to assess + treat underlying causes of disease rather than just the symptoms.
Common Naturopathic Conditions Treated:
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- Digestive Concerns: IBS, SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth), constipation, diarrhea, reflux/heartburn, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, candida + parasitic infections
- Women’s Health: PMS, irregular + heavy periods, PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause + menopause, sexual health
- Men’s Health: low mood or vitality, low libido, erectile + sexual dysfunction, low testosterone, weight gain
- Mental Health: stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia + sleep disorders
- Hormonal Health: burnout/fatigue, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction (hypo or hyper), hormonal acne
- Metabolic Disorders: diabetes, fatty liver disease, gout, weight management
- Immune Dysfunction: food allergies + sensitivities, seasonal + environmental allergies, autoimmune conditions
- Chronic Pain + Injuries: chronic or recurrent injuries, poor recovery and healing, chronic pain or inflammation
- Skin + Hair: eczema, psoriasis, acne, hives, tinea/ringworm, rashes, hair loss
Naturopathic Services:
- Nutrient Injection therapy
- Metabolic + sports performance assessments: inflammation markers, cardiovascular assessment + blood sugar balance
- Nutritional counselling
- Botanical medicine
- Acupuncture
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- Blood testing for nutrient deficiencies
- Food sensitivity testing
- Digestive health testing: SIBO testing, comprehensive stool analysis, parasite testing, celiac testing, lactose intolerance testing
- Hormone Assessments: Complete hormone assessment (urine, saliva, blood), comprehensive thyroid function, adrenal function, and more.
All Workshop Naturopathic Doctors offer:
- Individualized care aimed at determining the root cause of your concerns
- Working with you, our naturopathic doctors will develop science-based treatments using natural therapies to help you achieve lasting results
All Workshop Naturopath Appointments Include:
- Detailed health assessment of current and past medical symptoms, diet, lifestyle, supplement and medications
- Physical and laboratory testing as needed
- Education about your health so you are motivated and fully understand treatment
- A customized, evidence-based treatment plan involving nutrition recommendations, carefully selected supplements, lifestyle suggestions and other therapies as necessary
