Conditions Treated

Naturopathic Endocrinology

In essence, Naturopathic Endocrinology is a branch of healing that prioritizes less invasive, more holistic approaches in the treatment of all imbalances that can be traced back to hormones or to the endocrine glands. Hormone management- whether thyroid, adrenal, metabolic, or reproductive hormones- is one of the most common reasons patients seek naturopathic care, as it offers many options that are less intrusive and more gentle than the ones offered by conventional medicine.

Common endocrinological conditions include:      

Hypothyroidism

Blood Sugar Dysregulation/ Pre-Diabetes/ Diabetes

Syndrome X / Metabolic Syndrome

HPA-Axis Dysregulation or “Adrenal Fatigue”

Naturopathic Gastroenterology

As Hippocrates once stated, “all disease begins in the gut.”  The gastrointestinal (GI) system plays an essential role in your overall health. Often, imbalances in the digestive system lead to symptoms elsewhere in the body, including the nervous system, immune system, and skin. Trained to treat the whole person and address the root causes of symptoms, naturopathic doctors (NDs) excel at treating GI conditions.

Known as “the second brain” of the body, the GI system lining houses hundreds of millions of neurons (the enteric nervous system) which manage the digestive process from swallowing to nutrient absorption to elimination. Cells in the gut lining also produce 95 percent of the serotonin in our bodies. The GI system acts as a communication center to the brain. When we’re stressed, scared, or nervous, our brain notifies our gut, and we may experience abdominal symptoms. Additionally, the gut lining houses more immune cells than the rest of the body, defending us against viruses and bacteria.

The health of this complex and essential body system relies on a combination of whole-body variables, including proper enzymatic function, nutrient absorption, microbiota (the body’s natural microorganisms) balance, tissue health, and elimination of waste. The ultimate goal is to have a digestive system that is functioning optimally. 

Common GI conditions include:  

• Digestive Discomfort; Pain, Diarrhea, Constipation, Gas and Bloating

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

• GERD/ Reflux

• Food Allergies or Intolerances

• Gallbladder disorders

• Fatty Liver

Naturopathic Metabolic Work

Simply put, our metabolism is responsible for taking everything we eat and drink and turning it into energy. Our genes, hormones, diet, and lifestyle are all factors that play a big part in this process. Metabolism starts at the cellular level, meaning it is our cells that make energy. Within each cell is a powerhouse of energy production called the mitochondria. Mitochondria produce 90 percent of our energy. If the mitochondria are not functioning well, then our cells do not produce enough energy, and our metabolism slows down. High-stress hormones, toxic exposure, drugs and heavy metals can damage mitochondria.

Our aim is to look at the root causes of your metabolic imbalances in order to create a highly personalized road map towards your optimized health.

Common metabolic conditions include:

Weight Gain or Loss

Fatigue

Chronic Infections

Metabolic Syndrome- Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Insulin Resistance

Environmental Medicine

Sometimes, the culprits behind some of our most pressing health issues are external to our own bodies. The chemicals, toxins, and metals that are in the air that we breathe,  the water that we drink and the food that we eat (to name a few) often affect our well-being in invisible ways. We offer treatments that are designed to counteract these pollutants by supporting your natural detoxification pathways in order to reverse or avoid negative consequences. Our goal is to lead our patients on a path of healthy living by teaching them how to make lifestyle decisions to reduce total toxic body burden.

Environmental treatments include:

Seasonal Cleanses

Medical Detoxification Programs that address Mycotoxins (mold), Environmental Toxins, Heavy Metals, and more…

Chronic Disease

Chronic conditions are those that have a lifespan that is longer than a year and which require constant attention. Whatever your chronic condition may be, we approach it with a combination of knowledge, skills and resources in order to assess what’s affecting you on a day-to-day basis and find a place of balance in both your body and your mind.

Common chronic conditions include:

Diabetes

Autoimmune Conditions

Chronic Fatigue/ Fibromyalgia

Depression

Atopic Dermatitis

Mind-Body Medicine

Protecting the symbiotic relationship between the body and the mind is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Although the most common reason that many seek out MBM is stress, we like to think of it in a more proactive sense, where the alignment of your thoughts and your body can actually work to your advantage at all times. If you take care of your positive emotions- as well as your negative emotions- this can directly affect your wellbeing and longevity. 

Techniques that are commonly used to foster this ethos of self-care include:

Self-awareness

Relaxation

Meditation

Guided imagery

Biofeedback

Physical exercise

Art

Music

Movement

Issues that can be significantly altered by these techniques include:

Stress Response

Sleep Disturbances

Mood Disorders; Anxiety, Depression

Cognitive Decline

Behavioral Changes

Optimization of Health, Happiness and Fulfillment

General

As Naturopathic Doctors, we are trained as primary care physicians in Family Medicine. This means that we not only provide preventative care, but also work with all populations from pre-natal care, pregnancy, pediatrics to geriatrics. Besides our emphasis on wellness and prevention, we treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Our approach- as with all our other specialties- is always to begin by identifying and treating the root cause, treating the whole person and to work from the bottom up; from  the lowest intervention to the highest intervention, as needed. We help you to identify and understand your health by assessing your personal risk factors, family history, strengths and the areas that need more support. 

Common issues pertaining to general medicine include:

Preventative Medicine 

Common Colds

Allergies

Coaching/ Counseling

Transitions