Naturopathic Medicine
The six principles of Naturopathic philosophy include:
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​First do no harm.
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Utilize the healing power of nature inherent in all of us. (Vis medicatrix naturae)
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Identify and treat the underlying root cause(s). (Tolle causum)
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Treat the whole person–encompassing body, mind, spirit.
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Physician as teacher. (Docere)
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Prevention is the best strategy.
Naturopathic medicine encompasses the best of Eastern medicine meeting Western conventional medicine.
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Key Ingredients
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Homeopathy is a gentle, safe system of treatment that utilizes natural medicines in a holistic, individualized way.
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Sleep Hygene
Good sleep is restorative. Contrary to popular myth, in sleep the brain is quite active and many cellular processes occur.
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A wholesome diet is foundational to all health. Nutrition can powerfully influence every organ system in the body, including the nervous system.
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BDNF
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a protein that is secreted to varying degrees in the brain to turn on cellular repair and regrowth (neurogenesis).
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Exercise
Exercise is critical to all health, both physical and mental. The benefits of regular exercise historically have been tragically underestimated.
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Lab Testing
Less than optimal Vitamin D can certainly exacerbate depression. An overacting thyroid gland can cause insomnia. These are reasons to look at bloodwork to sort these matters out.