What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine is the art and science of healing that addresses the root causes of illness. It promotes health and healing using natural therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and homeopathic remedies and other physical therapies. It is founded upon a holistic philosophy to promote health and wellness by supporting the body's natural healing ability using an integrated approach to disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Naturopathic Medicine combines traditional therapies with the most current advances in modern medicine.

Naturopathic Therapeutic Modalities:

• Clinical Nutrition and Diet Therapy
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & Acupuncture
• Bowen Therapy
  • a simple yet powerful technique for pain relief so gentle that it can be used on newborn infants to the elderly
• Botanical Medicine
  • an alternative health care option that utilizes plants or compounds prepared from plants to treat various types of illnesses.
• Homeopahy
  • an effective system of healing, which assists the natural tendency of the body to heal itself

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated and prevented illness for thousands of years. It incorporates acupuncture, acupressure, diet, massage, and Asian herbs and foods.

According to TCM, when your energy flow, or Qi (pronounced "chi") is out of balance, your body cannot adapt to stress, making you more likely to develop chronic illness and pain.

TCM seeks to relieve these imbalances by adjusting the circulation of Qi and balancing the forces of yin and yang energy. A harmonious flow of Qi, achieved by balancing cold and heat, internal and external, yin and yang, will help sustain long-term physical, mental and emotional health.

Acupuncture technique employs inserting and manipulating fine metal needles into acupuncture points or specific spots relating to the body's meridians.

How can you be treated with Naturopathic Medicine?

Dr. Julia Sung is Shephard Health's on-site Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Sung's years of training and clinical experience will determine the best method for you as consultation suggests.

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