About Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a system of healthcare that emphasizes the body's ability to heal itself. Through changes in diet and lifestyle, with the help of vitamins, herbs and supplements, Naturopathy can aid in bringing the body back into balance naturally. Naturopaths seek to optimize the health of the whole body, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health, in order to address disease. It is based on six principles of healing:
- Do no harm
- Respect the healing power of nature
- Treat the cause
- Treat the whole person
- Prevention
- Doctor as teacher
Naturopathic therapies include:
- Nutrition
- Herbal Medicine
- Vitamin and Supplement Therapy
- Homeopathy
- Hydrotherapy
- Lifestyle Counseling
Because of its focus on treating the underlying cause of disease, and treating the whole person, naturopathy can be used to address ANY disease state. However, naturopathy is commonly used to treat:
AcneADD/ADHD
Allergies
Arthritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Cardiovascular Disease
Chronic Back Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Otitis Media
Depression
Diabetes
Eczema
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER)
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Disease (Crohn's/Ulcerative Colitis)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Menopausal Symptoms
Migraines
Plantar Fascitis
Premenstrual Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Weight Loss
Disclaimer
Naturopathy is not regulated in the state of Pennsylvania. While she is a licensed primary care provider in the state of Washington, Marie Winters is not licensed as a physician in Pennsylvania. In this state, Ms. Winters functions as a healthcare counselor. Patients requiring a medical diagnosis should seek care elsewhere. Naturopathy is an excellent compliment to the care offered by your traditional physician. Two Rivers Naturopathy would be happy to work in conjunction with your physician to coordinate treatment recommendations.