NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Also known as the Nature Cure, or Natural Medicine, is founded on traditional beliefs in the power of the body to heal itself. The examination and laboratory testing are focused on finding the underlying functional causes of the disease. The cause of illness is treated instead of the symptoms. Treatments combine diet and noninvasive therapies to stimulate the healing process and vital force of the patient.

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION
Alleviation of physical and psychological disorders through whole foods, special diets and food supplements. Focus is placed on adapting a healthy relationship to food and eating. The food paradigm is seen as food as energy, food as medicine, and food as information.

DETOXIFICATION
A nutritional and supplemental program designed to restore proper detoxification and elimination of waste as well as improving absorption of nutrients. The treatment focuses on the proper functioning of the liver and gastrointestinal system as well as elimination of lifestyle factors and foods which promote disease and toxicity.

NATURAL FOOD GROCERY SHOPPING
A trip to an organic food store to learn how to buy whole foods and what to look for on the labels.

HERBAL MEDICINE
The prescription of herbal remedies to restore the body’s self-healing mechanism and vital force. Herbal remedies are extracted from leaves, flowers, roots and other plant parts. They may be used in capsules, teas, tinctures, baths, or topically. Synergistic mechanisms of using the whole plant instead of isolating active constituents are what differentiates it from drug therapies.

HOMEOPATHY
A system of medicine based on the theory that I like cures like - a substance that causes symptoms of illness in a healthy person can treat the same symptom in one who is ill. Substances are diluted many times leaving orgy the energetic blueprint of the remedy. The likeness between the illness and the remedy are what stimulates the body’s self-healing abilities.

AROMATHERAPY
The application of essential oils in various methods such as massage, diffusion, baths, orally and with acupuncture to treat physical and emotional states. Essential oils are distillation extracts of the aromatic compounds of plants.

TARGETED AMINO ACID THERAPY
The use of specific amino acids, vitamins and herbs to treat imbalances in the Neurotransmitter system of the body. Neurotransmitters are the communicating molecules between the immune, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and nervous system. This lab testing is used to assess the particular imbalances. The nutritional prescription is customized for each individual patient. This therapy is used to treat such things as fatigue, depression, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, addictions, cravings and weight management.

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY
The use of natural hormones extracted from plants to balance the female and male endocrine system during times of depletion.

FLOWER ESSENCES
Homeopathic flower infusions used to treat emotional or spiritual imbalance and restore harmony to body, mind and spirit. Flower essence blends are customized for the current situations affecting the patient.

MIND-BODY MEDICINE
An exploration of the interaction between emotional, spiritual and physical factors in the balance of ones health. Some of the techniques may include meditation, visualization, journaling, artwork, imagery. biofeedback and hypnosis.

IRIDOLOGY
A diagnostic tool of studying the color, condition and markings of a person’s iris
(the colored part of the eye) to identify areas of weakness or potential imbalance.

LIFESTYLE COUNSELLING
Counseling on the choices one makes in life and how they affect health and balance of the body, mind and spirit Focus may be in stress management, finding your life purpose. or adapting a positive perspective on life.

FERTILITY ENHANCEMENT
The use of Natural Medicine to enhance fertility and promote optimal wellness during pregnancy. Treatments include The Mayan Abdominal massage to restore proper alignment of the uterus and ovaries, detoxification, nutritional prescriptions, and hormone balancing.