First thing is first: what is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is an alternative treatment that can enhance our well-being and keep our bodies happy and healthy without the use of prescription or non-prescription drugs. As such, it is even gentle enough for children and babies. Acupuncture, Bowen Therapy, hormone balancing treatments, detoxifications, and IV therapy are among the different types of naturopathic medicine.

Acupuncture is concerned with the use of slim needles that are inserted into the body. The optimal points where the needles are inserted are called meridians. Qi, or vital energy, flows through these points and sometimes need to be unblocked. Injuries or problems can occur when the energy is not flowing properly. Acupuncture has been known to assist with fertility, reduce stress, headaches, and migraines, treat lower back pain, arthritis, and injuries, and help with addictions and depression.

Bowen Therapy deals with soft tissue manipulations and brief pauses in the therapy that allow for optimal treatment. Patients are fully clothed and lying down during the process. Bowen Therapy reboots our nervous system and helps stop pain patterns and improve health.

Hormone Balancing often involves herbal medicines, a balanced diet, and exercise. Keeping your hormones in check is important, particularly since they affect the body and its organs. If our hormones are out of balance then we can feel tired, depressed, stressed, and we can even excessively perspire.

Detoxifications are often a good idea to do once or twice a year. The idea is that the body gets rid of its harmful toxins, such as pesticides and food additives. Toxins are not only in our food, they are also in the air we breathe and the things we touch or put on our skin. Detoxification can also give us more energy and speed up our metabolism.

Finally, IV therapy (or intravenous vitamin and mineral therapy) infuses Vitamin C directly into the vein, which helps you get the nutrients you need quickly and effectively. It is a great alternative to help stop migraines and fatigue, problems associated with PMS, IBS, and hepatitis, and it can even treat symptoms of the cold or flu.

Naturopathic medicine is also great for weight loss. A medically supervised program will allow patients to figure out food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, and a proper balanced diet that is fit for their lifestyle.

Thus, naturopathy is a holistic approach that embodies a healthy, natural, lifestyle. With all of the prescription and non-prescription drugs being put out today, naturopathic medicine might just be the answer you were looking for to start feeling better.