Medical Symptoms
Conditions Treated with Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine can treat a wide variety of health concerns and medical symptoms - from pediatric to geriatric, from physical to psychological. Naturopathic medicine's philosophy, approach and the natural therapies it uses sets it apart from other forms of health care.
It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has.
- Hippocrates
Naturopathic medicine's philosophy embodies the essence of Hippocrates' statement. That being said, however, here is a list of the most commonly treated conditions for your own interest:
Mental Emotional / Sleep Disorders
anxiety, panic attacks, depression, OCD, insomnia, social phobia
Digestive Disturbances
constipation, diarrhea,, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), candida, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, food allergies and allergic syndromes, hemorrhoids, gas and bloating
Skin Problems
eczema, psoriasis, acne, dermatitis, chronic rashes and allergic rashes
Immune Disturbances
allergies, sinus infections, sinusitis, hay fever, bronchitis, frequent colds and infections
Body Composition
weight management, metabolic syndrome
Pain Syndromes
headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, disc herniation
Cardiac Conditions
hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke prevention, varicose veins
Autoimmune Conditions
Lupus (SLE), Multiple Sclerosis, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis
Women's Health
premenstrual syndrome, menstrual discomfort, menopause, yeast infections, infertility
Men's Health
prostatic enlargement, infertility, andropause, impotence
Musculoskeletal Problems
back pain, joint and neck pain, restless leg syndrome
Pediatric Conditions
allergies, ear infections, asthma, learning problems, attention deficit hyperactive disorders (ADHD), behavior problems, autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)
Kidney / Bladder Problems
kidney stones, protein leakage, urine retention, bladder infections
Bone / Joint Conditions
osteopenia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis
Cancer
cancer prevention and adjunctive cancer therapy
Fatigue
anemia, chronic fatigue syndrome, post viral syndrome
If your condition is not included in this list, please inquire to see if naturopathic medicine will benefit you.
The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) has put a number of brochures which outline a general naturopathic approach to the following conditions:
Allergies and Asthma
Arthritis
Anxiety and Depression
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Women's Health
By addressing the root cause(s) of disease and through the appropriate use of natural therapies many patients with chronic illness find tremendous benefits from naturopathic medicine.
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