Monday, August 22, 2016

During pregnancy naturopathy treatment safe?

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 Pregnancy is a very delicate time for a woman. With the joys of motherhood comes the trials of being pregnant, the various aches and pains, and the worry about the unborn child’s health. One of the things that worry to-be mothers the most is probably what kind of treatments they should take for common pregnancy niggles and to keep their baby healthy. Well, we spoke to Dr. Mary, Senior Consultant, Naturopathy,  how naturopathy can help a woman during pregnancy. Here are excerpts from the interview.

Can a pregnant woman use naturopathic methods to make her pregnancy safe and help her baby grow? Is it safe?

Yes, a pregnant woman can fully rely on naturopathic methods of treatment as they aim to sustain the health of both the mother and the unborn infant. It helps them tackle their health issues safely and gently.  Naturopathy treatments improvise the nutritional status and health of the mother which in turn helps in the growth of the baby. These treatments are also safe and effective for the common and uncommon health concerns of pregnancy. But, a lady must be sure to undertake all treatments strictly under a naturopathy physician’s care and guidance.

 Is it possible for an unborn baby to benefit from this form of therapy as well?

Naturopathy is not just for expectant mothers, it’s for the babies too. During pregnancy, naturopathy treatment helps improve the child’s growth, intelligence and all-round health.  It can also ward off common childhood conditions like eczema, asthma and allergies.

Can a woman have an easy or normal delivery using naturopathic techniques?

Yes. Naturopathy mainly aims for normal delivery for a woman.

Can naturopathy be used to beat common pregnancy ailments like morning sickness, fatigue, etc? How?

Naturopathic medicines can treat common conditions like morning sickness, heartburn, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression and constipation caused by the physiological changes during pregnancy. Naturopathy also has treatments which help increase the expectant mother’s metabolism, improve her digestion, maintain hormonal balance, and keep the her relaxed so she sleeps well. 

What tips would you give a pregnant woman on staying healthy during pregnancy?

Naturopathy SUPPORTS PREGNANCY

There is no better time to see a Naturopath than during pregnancy.  Your body is changing.  Your nutritional needs are changing.  You may be experiencing health concerns you have never had before.  Naturopathic Medicine supports your body, and your baby, with gentle, safe and effective medicine.
Conditions that Naturopathic Medicine can treat during pregnancy include:

            Morning sickness
            Heart burn
            Fatigue
            Insomnia
            Anxiety and depression
            Constipation
            Hemorrhoids
            Fluid retention and swelling
            Lowered immune system
            Nutrient deficiencies
            Leg and foot cramps
            Stretch marks
            Gestational diabetes

Natural Therapies used by Naturopathic Doctors during Pregnancy

NUTRITIONwhole grains in pregnancy

Build nutritional foundations for a healthy pregnancy.  Guidance on selecting pre-natal vitamins and additional supplements.  Support for vegan, vegetarian and special diets.  Food and teas as medicine for heart burn, morning sickness, water retention, insomnia and more.

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture can relieve back pain, anxiety and stress during pregnancy.  Acupressure is effective for treating nausea and morning sickness.  Acupuncture has also been used to effectively help rotate a breech baby, and for labour induction in post-date pregnancies.

HOMEOPATHY

A safe and effective treatment during all stages of pregnancy, labour and
post-natal care.  It is used to treat any number of conditions and provides pain management during labour and delivery and is equally effective in uncomplicated labour, difficult labour and caesarean sections.

MASSAGE

Massage therapy is a pregnant mother’s best friend.  It can provide physical and emotional relaxation, ease cramps, treat lower back and hip pain.  It can also lower blood pressure and increase blood flow to internal organs and the placenta.  It is very effective in reducing swelling and fluid retention during pregnancy.  At the Integrative Health Institute, we work as an integrative team with registered massage therapists to support pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and post-partum period with massage therapy.


Is Naturopathy Treatment Safe for Health?



Thursday, August 18, 2016

The Benefits of Naturopathic Medicine

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The benefits of incorporating Naturopathic Medicine into your lifestyle are many and are far-reaching. When you begin to pay closer attention to what you eat, how you live and how your body reacts to the world around you under the care of a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), you will learn means of alleviating many of the day-to-day issues we all face, such as how to:


  • Relieve pain
  • Avoid frequent bouts of the cold, flu, and other common ailments
  • Discover long-term solutions to chronic ailments
  • Slow the degenerative disease process
  • Reach and maintain an ideal weight
  • Achieve a higher level of fitness overall
  • Recover quickly from illness and other challenges
  • Increase energy
  • Find and maintain balance – both physical and emotional
  • Reduce stress and feel better
Health promotion 
The focus of naturopathic medicine is health promotion and the understanding that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. By identifying and removing obstacles to cure, the body is able to heal and move toward optimal health. The goal of naturopathic practice is to treat underlying disorders and to restore normal body function by enhancing the body's own healing abilities.

Disease prevention 
Disease prevention and preventing the progression of disease are principles inherent to naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic doctors work with patients to identify the root causes of disease and to address all the factors that are affecting a patient's health.

Conditions and illnesses treated 
Naturopathic doctors are primary health care practitioners. They are trained to treat virtually all health concerns from acute to chronic, pediatric to geriatric and physical to psychological. Naturopathic doctors work with three main groups of people: 1) patients that are looking for disease prevention and health promotion, 2) patients with a range of health concerns and no clear diagnosis and 3) patients with chronic and severe illnesses.

Individualized treatment 
Naturopathic treatments are highly individualized. Each patient has a unique story, history, genetics, dietary habits, lifestyle and associated health concerns. A naturopathic doctor will work to determine the underlying cause(s) and create an individualized treatment plan to stimulate a person's innate healing ability. Patients are also involved in their health program and learn to make effective, educated, self-care decisions that can prevent future health problems.

Working with conventional medicine 
Naturopathic doctors can and do work with conventional medical doctors. NDs are trained to refer patients to other health care practitioners, where appropriate. Most naturopathic doctors corss-refer extensively to other health care practitioners.

Safe and effective treatment 
The goal of naturopathic practice is to treat underlying disorders and to restore normal body function by enhancing the body's own healing abilities. Therefore, naturopathic doctors must focus their efforts on understanding the unique needs of each patient. Naturopathic doctors assist the body's healing powers by using safe, effective non-pharmaceutical approaches with patients. As a result naturopathic treatments are highly individualized. Patients are involved in their treatment programs and learn to make effective, educated self-care decisions, which can prevent future health problems. Naturopathic diagnosis and therapeutics are supported by scientific research drawn from peer-reviewed journals from many disciplines, including naturopathic medicine, conventional medicine, European complementary medicine, clinical nutrition, phytotherapy, pharmacognosy, homeopathy, psychology and spirituality. Information technology and new concepts in clinical outcomes and assessment are particularly well-suited to evaluating the effectiveness of naturopathic treatment protocols and are being used in research, both at naturopathic medical schools and in the offices of practicing naturopathic doctors. Clinical research into natural therapies has become an increasingly important focus for naturopathic doctors.

Cost-effectiveness 
Naturopathic medicine can contribute to resolving the costly epidemic of chronic disease. The cost-effectiveness of naturopathic medicine is currently being researched in Canada. Research conducted in the United States on the cost-effectiveness of naturopathic medicine has demonstrated the significant savings to be realized by individuals, insurance companies and the health care system in general.

Research 
Many naturopathic therapies developed out of a rich history of use and have been validated by scientific research. For example, many herbs have been used effectively for centuries by various indigenous cultures. Much current research supports the direct link between many health conditions and diet and stress. The research supporting naturopathic medicine continues to grow and incorporate new scientific findings. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM - www.ccnm.edu) continues to conduct state-of-the-art research that is regularly published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The naturopathic profession supports research into the efficacy of the products and therapies used by NDs with their patients. The CCNM is currently involved in a number of research projects in collaboration with other naturopathic institutions and conventional medical schools around the world. Article

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