Types of Treatments Available
Acupuncture
The term “acupuncture” describes a family of procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body using a variety of techniques. The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
Practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine.
Biopuncture
Therapy using injectables of natural remedies from Germany and Italy to treat chronic pain, scar tissue, lipomas, obesity and other asthetic and medical problems.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicines (roots, flowers, etc.) have a long history of use in both supporting and healing our bodies, minds and spirits. Customized formulas are made to match each individual’s health picture. These can have a profound impact on everything from depression and fatigue to hypertension and cancer.
Homeopathy
This energetic medicinal approach that started in Germany in the 1700s is growing in popularity. It is extremely gentle, very safe and has the ability to awaken stagnant energies in our bodies. Homeopathy is particularly wonderful for pregnant women and very young children who are limited in what they can safely use to treat their ailments.
Messotherapy
A minimally invasive procedure using microinjections of natural remedies to treat aesthetic and medical problems such as wrinkles, scars, adipose tissue, etc.
Nutrition
In the long run there is nothing more profound than the effects of wholesome foods on our sense of well being and prevention of disease in the future. Learning about nutrition means everything from reading labels, to product choices and recipes. I place a strong emphasis on broadening people’s food choices and introducing them to a range of fantastically healthy as well as tasty new foods. Nutritional advise can be employed to treat specific problems such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease or as part of a preventative approach to wellness.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
With a history of 2000 to 3000 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has formed a unique system to diagnose and cure illness. This includes using the tongue and pulse to form a diagnosis which describes each person in terms of a unique system of patterns of excess and deficiency. The body is treated as one big ecosystem and Chinese herbal medicines and dietary phylosophy, in conjunction with acupuncture, are used to bring about balance.
Infrared Mineral Therapy
The Infrared Mineral Lamp emits infrared light as well as an array of 45 minerals that penetrate deep through the skin layers and to the muscles.
The main functions of Mineral Infrared therapy are promoting metabolism, regulating physiological deficiencies, enhancing immunity, improving microcirculation, and diminishing inflammation. It has a remarkable success rate in relieving the pain associated with disorders and discomforts such as soft tissue injuries, arthritis, bone fractures, post-operative incisions, burns, haematoma, chronic infection, skin and nervous disorders, etc.
In 1988, the device was registered by the FDA for use in the United States. Since then, thousands of American doctors have treated millions of patients with this incredible device.
Massage
Massage is a physical therapy which uses the application of pressure and movement to the muscle tissue in order to release chronic trigger points and tension anywhere in the body. It can be used to treat fibromyalgia, tension headaches, stress, arthritis, sciatica and more.
Homotoxicology
In homotoxicology, diseases are considered to be ultimately caused by toxins, whether toxic chemicals, bacterial exotoxins, biological endotoxins, post-traumatic cellular debris and also byproducts of the bodies metabolic processes. Furthermore, disease symptoms are said to be the result of the body’s attempt to heal itself and should not necessarily be suppressed.
In Homotoxicology, homoeopathicaly manufactured combination products are designed to work with the body’s defense mechanisms and facilitate the body’s elimination of toxic substances. When used in combination formulations which contain measurable amounts of homeopathically-prepared active ingredients, they can be utilized by Physicans to treat specific indications. Combination homeopathic products in Homotoxicology are easy to understand and use for health care practitioners trained within the conventional medical paradigm, as well as those trained in nonconventional medicine.
Homotoxicology is a bridge between orthodox medicine which has a focus on tissue integrity and homoeopathy which has a focus on the systemic effects of imbalance within the person. Whether it Brauer Professionale an imbalance of thought, management of symptoms or lifestyle, Homotoxicology can provide a framework to understand its effect at the tissue level, furthermore it can provide health care solutions which may be used alone or used to complement orthodox treatment without drug interactions.
Inhalation Therapy
A machine called a Nebulizer is used to deliver homeopathic as well as vitamin and mineral therapies to treat lung diseases such as asthma and emphysema. This method is always used as an efficient way to deliver nutrients in persons with poor digestive systems.
Biotherapeutic Drainage
Drainage remedies are those which promote the excretory functions of a particular organ or organ systems. It is a process of detoxifying the body by opening the routes of elimination and discharging the toxic accumulations. These drainage routes include the liver, kidney, intestines, lungs, stomach, pancreas, skin, mucus membranes, nose and genitals. These natural routes of elimination may not be active and functioning at all times leading to an unnatural accumulation of toxins. These toxins in the body may be considered to be the cause of many different symptoms and diseases. That is to say that your present health concerns may be a result of toxic accumulations in your tissues.
Lifestyle Counselling
ND’s are committed to the education and guidance of their patients in making positive changes to various aspects of their lifestyle that may be inhibiting optimal health. Naturopathic lifestyle counseling takes into consideration where you are in your health journey and what you wish to achieve. By evaluating the environmental, mental/emotional and physical aspects of your life, the ND can help you make choices which will enhance your well-being and reduce stress levels.
