Sometimes it helps to look at things from a different frame of reference. So, let’s consider some reasons why Naturopathic medicine may not be the best avenue for you (or why you make need to change YOUR frame of reference to get the most from Naturopathic treatment):
Naturopathic Medicine is not for you:
- If you believe in either ND’s or MD’s: If you believe that “I either take the mainstream medicine route or the ‘natural’/’alternative route'” this won’t work well. ND’s practice integrative medicine. With the goal being your well-being, it is often necessary to have a team of healthcare practitioners working together to achieve that goal)
- If you believe in cookie cutter protocols: Naturopathic Medicine is an art and science of individualized medicine. It attempts to understand the cause(s) of your unique set of signs & symptoms to offer treatments that address root cause.
- If you want a quick fix: It has likely taken you years (and may be even decades) to come to this point of imbalance. It only makes sense to be patient with your body through its healing process; true healing is a gentle & gradual process and there’s no magic pill.
- If you want a pill for the headache and another for digestion: the body works as a complete and closed system. One imbalance, can lead to symptoms in multiple organ systems. So to resolve your headaches, we may have to start first by addressing digestion. As well “Doctor, where do you stick the acupuncture needles for anxiety? And can you do a couple for my muscle pain?” does not work either. Acupuncture treatments also address the whole body so when you receive an acupuncture treatment from a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner or a Naturopath (as opposed to a Chiropractor* or Physiotherapist*) you’re going to have it ALL addressed.
- If you fear side-effects or worried it’s a waste of resources and won’t work for you: Naturopathic medicine is not going to cause tension, anxiety, be uncomfortable or result in undesirable side-effects; I practice by the Hippocratic (and Naturopathic) Oath of “First, do no harm”. Moreoever, if you’re coming to see me with a negative attitude towards this medicine, beware of the “nocebo effect” (the opposite of the placebo effect)! Your thoughts and intentions will greatly impact your physical health. Be optimistic, hopeful and open-minded! And if you can’t, I’m always available for 15 minute complimentary consults to answer your questions and concerns.
Hope you find this list helpful. If you’ve been wondering what Naturopaths do and what you can expect from a Naturopathic treatment, the best way to learn what we’re all about is to see one!
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Yours In Health,
Dr. Negin, ND
