When do I need to see a naturopathic doctor for treatment? PDF Print E-mail

Naturopathic doctors are primary care providers who are trained to treat many diseases by addressing the cause instead of mere symptoms. The list below contains commonly treated conditions, but is by no means exhaustive:

  • Allergies: food, environmental
  • Digestive health: IBS, ulcers, gas/bloating, indigestion and reflux, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, changes in bowel habits
  • Skin conditions: acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, hives, rashes, fungus
  • Muscle/Joint/Nerve health: muscle tension, headaches/migraines, arthritis (OA, RA), osteoarthritis, local injuries and scar treatments
  • Immune/Lung health: chronic colds/flu, coughs, asthma
  • Diet and Lifestyle modification: weight management (link body composition), detoxification through liver, kidney, lymphatics support
  • Mental/Emotional health: depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia
  • Heart conditions: blood pressure (high or low), cholesterol, atherosclerosis
  • Endocrine health: diabetes, thyroid and other hormone balancing, metabolic syndrome
  • Cancer care: reduce side-effects from conventional treatment
  • Chronic care: chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MS
  • Male health: BPH and prostate health, low libido, ED
  • Female health: PMS, menstrual irregularities, menopause
  • Children’s health: digestive problems, insomnia, eczema/skin symptoms, asthma, allergies, colic in babies, ear infections

The best time to see your naturopath is before these symptoms progress because chronic disease management is extremely expensive and often painful. Naturopathic doctors are trained to identify lifestyle, dietary, and environmental factors that contribute to chronic disease.