Naturopathic Medicine in Tecumseh, ON - Tecumseh Naturopathic Clinic

What Is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine blends traditional and natural healing practices with contemporary scientific research. It emphasizes prevention and utilizes natural therapies to restore the body's innate ability to heal itself.

Key aspects of naturopathic medicine include:

Dietary Counselling: Nutritional support, specialized dietary plans, and food sensitivity testing
Lifestyle Changes: Recommendations for sleep, stress management techniques, and exercise guidelines
Natural Medicines: Vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies, and homeopathy
Natural Therapies: Acupuncture and cupping

Nutrition/Dietary Counselling

Proper nutrition is vital for achieving optimal health. Making dietary changes is crucial for preventing nutrient deficiencies, treating illnesses, and improving overall well-being. Nutrition knowledge continually evolves as new research emerges. Our naturopathic doctors stay informed about the latest findings in nutrition to offer their patients evidence-based recommendations rather than following trends.

Supplements and Vitamins

People often choose supplements that they heard about in the media or that a friend suggested. With new natural products being constantly developed and studied, it can be overwhelming trying to determine what to take. Our team has extensive knowledge in natural supplements and can recommend supplements based on an individual’s unique health complaints. We are also trained in pharmaceutical medications, which is important to limit drug and nutrient interactions.

Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on bringing the body back to a healthy state by reestablishing the proper flow of Chi (energy) in the body. This can include the use of Chinese herbs, diet and acupuncture, which can be used for virtually all health concerns.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal preparations were once the primary method of healing in North America and are the basis of many modern pharmaceutical agents. It is evident from their extensive use throughout history that herbs are an effective and safe form of treatment when used properly. Herbal medicine can be used for a variety of conditions and come in several forms including fresh herbs, teas, tinctures, salves, and standardized extracts.

Lifestyle Counseling and Stress Management

Naturopathic medicine is an integrative form of medicine that seeks to restore balance on a physical, mental and spiritual level. Disease can result when there is a disturbance in any of these areas of a person’s life. Therefore lifestyle changes are essential for obtaining optimal health.