Naturopathic medicine has been around for 1000’s of years. It was first described by Hippocrates, a Greek physician who lived 2400 years ago. He created the concept of ‘the healing power of nature’, and this principle is still at the core of naturopathic medicine today.
Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to patient care that focuses on each person as an individual. This method of healthcare has grown in popularity because of its individualized approach that centers on healing both the body and mind in a natural way, by treating
The majority of our body is made up of water – 70% in fact. The reason why such a big portion of our bodies are made of H20 is that all of our body’s physiological processes require it. Unfortunately, all drinks, other than water, are diuretic
Chiropractic care helps to restore normal structural anatomy, by treating the root cause. Often, if you throw your back out, having an assessment by your Medical Doctor will result in some anti-inflammatory and pain medication (if surgery is not warranted) which can be very helpful
The fall season is the time when you need to winterize your garden so there’s a lot to do. But gardening can be hard on your back. Bending down to dig, weed, mow, and lifting heavy bags of soil can all strain your back severely.
At the clinic we often get asked what education is required in order to become a Chiropractor or a Naturopathic Doctor (ND). They graduate with degrees in chiropractic medicine and naturopathic medicine respectively. Please read on to learn about the journey to receiving those degrees!
While desk jobs are not normally associated with health hazards, the reality is that this type of job does present health risks, including tight joints, weak muscles, poor posture and lower back strain that are the results of sitting for several hours a day. If