NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Dr. Karen Simatovic, N.D.  (Website)

Naturopathic Medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness. 

Focusing on prevention, and using natural substances and treatments, naturopathic doctors (ND’s) support and stimulate the body’s ability to heal itself.

Naturopathic doctors must have a university degree in premedical studies followed by 4 years of post graduate studies at one of 5 naturopathic colleges in North America.  Studies include the medical sciences, diagnosis and naturopathic therapeutics, including an intensive 12-month clinical internship.

METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS:

• Physical Examination

• Laboratory Blood/ Urine/ Stool Analysis

• Salivary Hormone Testing

• Hair Mineral/ Heavy Metal Analysis

METHODS OF TREATMENT:

• Clinical Nutrition

• Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

• Botanical Medicine

• Homeopathic Medicine

• Physical Medicine

• Prevention & Lifestyle Modification

WHO CAN BENEFIT?

Virtually all chronic and most acute conditions can benefit from treatment by a Naturopathic Doctor.

Some of the common health concerns brought to the ND include:

CHRONIC & ACUTE CONDITIONS:

• Arthritis

• High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol

• Heart Disease

• Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne

• Fibromyalgia

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Allergies & Asthma

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Enlarged Prostate

• Bladder Infections

• Colds & Flu

• Ear & Throat Infections

• Intestinal Upsets
 

OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Anxiety & Depression

• Mental and/or Emotional Stress

• Insomnia

• Headaches

• Attention Deficit Disorder/ Hyperactivity

• Weight Management

• Menopausal Problems

• PMS, Menstrual Disorders

• Fibrocystic Breast Disease

• Breast Cancer

• Enhancing Health in Pregnancy

• Infertility

• Endometriosis