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4310 Sherwoodtowne Blvd,
Unit 100,
Mississauga, ON
L4Z 4C4
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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is a unique primary Health care that focuses on disease prevention, patient education, health maintenance, diagnosis of diseases and treatment, using natural substances and therapies. NDs address the cause of the disease, rather than the symptoms, to balance and restore optimal health.
What type of training does a ND receive?
Naturopathic Doctors are very well trained, registered practitioners. Their education includes at least three years of premedical studies at the university, followed by four years of intensive training at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Does OHIP cover visits to a ND?
In Ontario, NDs fees are not covered by OHIP. However, many private health plans do cover portion of naturopathic care. If your employer or union does not include naturopathic medicine as a benefit, request coverage.
What kind of health problems can be treated by NDs?
All chronic and most acute conditions may benefit from naturopathic care. People of all ages can be treated. The most common conditions brought to NDs include:
Allergies and Environmental Sensitivities
Menopausal Symptoms
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Insomnia
Psoriasis
Anxiety
Premenstrual Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Migraine Headaches
Eczema
Hypertension
Fibromyalgia
Are NDs licensed or regulated in Ontario?
Yes. Graduates of Naturopathic College must write and pass North American Standardized Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination. ND’s are regulated by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. This is a government appointed body that decides who can be registered as a ND.
Primary therapies used by NDs Clinical Nutrition
Emphasizes on proper digestion and consumption of healing foods. Detoxification diets will be recommended in order to restore the body’s natural ability to clear toxins and at the same time to provide proper nourishment for the immune system. Botanical Medicine Specific herbs are used to help the body to detoxify and to strengthen organs of detoxification such as kidneys, liver and lungs.