What’s is a Naturopathic Doctor?
"Naturopathic Doctors combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Steeped in traditional healing methods, principles, and practices, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. By using protocols that minimize the risk of harm, naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment."
Reference. http://www.naturopathic.org/content.asp?contentid=60
What to expect during the first visit with a Naturopathic Doctor?
A Naturopathic Doctor will take time with you. During your first appointment, your doctor will take your health history, find out about your diet, stress levels, use of tobacco and alcohol, and discuss why you’re there. typically you can expect 45 mins to an hour during the first visit.
Are chiropractors doctors?
Yes. Doctors of Chiropractic are not medical doctors but go through a similar education process to become licensed in the field of chiropractic care. In fact, educational requirements for chiropractors are among the most stringent of any healthcare profession.
What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care is a healthcare profession based on interactions of the spine and nervous system, as well as the surrounding muscles.
What is a chiropractic adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is an art of using a specific, controlled force in a precise direction that is applied to a spinal joint not moving properly or “stuck.” The purpose of this natural and safe procedure is to correct structural alignment and eliminate interference in the nervous system. For the patient, this means improved spinal function, reduction in pain, and an overall improvement in health and wellness.
Are adjustments safe?
Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of most back and neck problems. Spinal adjustments are extremely safe when performed by a licensed chiropractor.
some people reports sometimes they hear the popping sound when getting an adjustment why is that?
The noises you hear resembling popping sounds are your joints releasing tiny pockets of air. A chiropractic adjustment does not affect the bones of either side of a joint; it affects the connective tissue that holds the joint together.
Will acupuncture be effective for relieving my pain?
Of course! Acupuncture has been proven in many scientific studies to help to relieve pain, majority of patient comes into most of the time for some pain related issues
Will acupuncture needles hurt?
The needles used are small sterile needles and they should not hurt like the needles used for drawing blood? come in today and we will show an example of what the needles look like?
How soon will I feel the effect of acupuncture?
This can vary from patient to patient, some patient can experience immediate relief whereas some it can take a couple of treatments and visit before they start to notice a change. Remember acupuncture is cumulative so the effects build over time.
How to purchase supplements?
Holistic and Integrative Health has extensively researched supplements and recommends only the highest quality of nutritional supplements. You will receive an email with the recommended supplements using https://fullscript.com/. You will create an account and then have access to this online dispensary. After ordering the supplements they will be shipped to your home.