show that the longer a doctor spends with a patient, the better the outcome. One of the most significant advantages of naturopathic medicine is that the ND can spend between one and two hours with one patient. A longer consultation allows them ample time to figure out the root cause of your symptoms and design a recovery plan. It also enables you to ask questions, helping you understand your health and your role in taking care of it. Similarly, a naturopath will take this time to explain the diagnosis and walk you through different treatment plans and their expected outcomes. This not only makes you comfortable but empowers you to be proactive in your health.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
As a Complement to Conventional Medicine<\/b><\/h3>\n Conventional medicine does not hold all the answers when it comes to health. This is particularly so when it treats the symptoms, leaving the underlying cause untouched. Naturopathy can rectify this as it looks at each patient holistically. It also comes in handy in helping patients deal with the side effects of conventional treatments such as chemotherapy. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSome chronic conditions such as Lyme disease present with symptoms like fatigue, joint aches, brain fog, and fever. The root cause of these symptoms might be difficult to pinpoint and easy to misdiagnose. Treatments such as hydration therapy, high dose vitamin C, and ozone therapy can address these issues by boosting energy and strengthening the immune system. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Personalized Treatment<\/b><\/h3>\n When you visit a naturopath, he\/she will not immediately give you the treatment they gave to another person just because your symptoms are similar. They will also not hurriedly decide on the course of treatment based on face value. A naturopath will listen to you, ask you questions, and conduct tests if necessary, before coming up with a treatment plan. This also increases the chances of arriving at the correct diagnosis. Personalized service means that you will get a treatment plan that aligns with your goals, health, and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
It Saves You Money<\/b><\/h3>\n One of the foundations of naturopathic medicine is prevention rather than cure. This means that naturopathy can help prevent the onset of chronic illnesses that are otherwise expensive to treat and manage. Managing chronic illness is not only expensive at an individual level, but also burdens entire healthcare systems. A consultation with a naturopath couple with strategic lifestyle adjustments may not cost that much but will save you a lot in the long run by boosting your overall health and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
To Manage Chronic Pain<\/b><\/h3>\n Chronic pain can be debilitating. Conventional medicine offers a solution in pharmaceutical drugs such as opioid painkillers, but these come with a high cost of accidental overdoses and addiction. Naturopathic medicine offers alternative treatments that are safe and effective. These include personalized pain management plans based on an individual\u2019s symptoms and underlying causes. Examples include treatments like PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections that ease chronic back and joint pain, physical rehabilitation, and diet changes. There might not be one solution to chronic pain, and your ND will come up with a combination of therapies that work the best.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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