Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine has evolved in such a beautiful and synergistic way in that it blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. As a result, Naturopathic Medicine is an art as well a science, honoring that body’s innate wisdom and natural ability of the body to heal.  At its core, naturopathy recognizes the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit and seeks to address the root causes of disease.

There are six principles of Naturopathic Medicine, which are the foundation of our practice:

First, Do No Harm

Primum No Nocere

To provide the most effective health care with the least risk to patients.

The Healing Power Of Nature

Vis Medicatrix Naturae

To promote the self-healing power of every individual body.

Identify And Treat The Root Cause

Tolle Causam

To identify and treat the cause of the illness, not just the symptoms that are resulting from such cause.

Treat The Whole Person

Tolle Totum

To treat each person as an individual, taking into consideration all individual health factors and influences

Physician As Teacher

Docere

To educate each patient, encouraging self-responsibility for health.

Prevention

Preventio

To promote overall well-being as a lifestyle, preventing disease.

The bases of Naturopathic Medicine

Modalities and Synergy

Naturopathic medicine encompasses a diverse range of modalities that work synergistically to support the body’s natural healing processes and promote holistic well-being. Each modality offers unique therapeutic benefits and addresses different aspects of health and wellness. 

Basic Naturopathic Modalities

Nutraceutical Medicine: a diverse group of products that bridge the gap between food and medicine, supplying concentrated sources of bioactive compounds to support wellbeing. From vitamins and minerals to herbal extracts, nutraceuticals offer a natural approach to supporting health. 

Mind-Body Medicine

Mind-body medicine recognizes the interconnectedness of menta, emotional, and physical health and emphasizes the role of psychological factors in health and disease. There are many techniques that are used to support the mind-body including counselling, mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation techniques to promote stress reduction, emotional balance and resilience. 

Physical Medicine

Naturopathic physical medicine encompasses a variety of hands-on techniques aimed at promoting healing, relieving pain and restoring balance to the body. Rooted in the principles of naturopathic medicine, naturopathic physical therapy approaches seek to support the body’s innate healing mechanisms and optimize physical health. 

Detoxification and Cleansing

Detoxification therapies support the body’s natural detoxification pathways, helping to eliminate toxins and metabolic waste. There are many means to aid in the detoxification process including homeopathy, homotoxicology, dietary changes, nutraceuticals, and lymphatic support.  

Specialized Treatment Areas

Energy medicine is an approach to healing that involves working with the body’s energy systems to promote healing and balance. Our doctors recognize the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in achieving your optimal health.

At Lonsdale Naturopathic Clinic our doctors specialize in the following techniques:

Total Body Modification

Total Body Modification, started in 1978, is a holistic system that focuses on identifying and addressing underlying imbalances with the body to promote optimal health and well-being. TBM incorporates principles from various healing modalities, including chiropractic, osteopathy, acupuncture, and nutrition, to create a comprehensive approach to health and restoration. This technique tests specific systems and organs followed by making corrections on the body that are connected to certain health diseases/disorders and structural imbalances.

At its core, TBM recognizes that the body functions as a complex and interconnected system, with each part influencing the whole. By addressing imbalances at the structural, biochemical and energetic levels, TBM aims to restore harmony and vitality to the body, mind, and spirit.

The corrections completed in a TBM session are supporting the body’s bioelectrical computer system thus correcting the autonomic nervous system. When there is a physiological disturbance in the body, it interrupts the computing of the autonomic nervous system consequently creating certain signs and symptoms. TBM helps to correct the malfunctions in the body to further help support the bioelectrical autonomic nervous system. These corrections utilize reflex and trigger points combined with an indicator muscle to help realign the function of the body’s computer operating system restoring optimal functioning of the body.

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NeuroEmotional Technique

NeuroEmotional technique is a mind-body approach that integrates principles from neuroscience, chiropractic care, and traditional Chinese Medicine. It focuses on identifying and releasing unresolved emotional patterns stored in the body’s neurophysiology. Through the treatment, the emotional charge dissipates, the patient’s nervous system is believed to reorganize itself, allowing for greater emotional balance and overall well-being.

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BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination 
(Allergy Desensitization)

BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination is a holistic wellness technique that aims to identify and address imbalances within the body’s energy systems. It draws on the principles of traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and the bioenergetics of the human system.

BIE uses applied kinesiology to identify specific substances or stressors that may be triggering imbalances in the body’s energy pathways, including food sensitivities, environmental toxins or emotional stressors. Once identified, the practitioner uses a gentle, non-invasive technique to help the body recognize and eliminate its negative response to the identified substances or stressors.

Being a woman in this world means navigating a complex landscape shaped by societal expectations, gender norms and system inequalities. To be a woman in today’s world, means working hard to achieve a balance between work, family and personal life, causing a significant source of stress for many women. The pressure to excel in their careers, while managing household duties and caregiving responsibilities can lead to feelings of overwhelm, guilt and burnout.

As a result of the stressors that women face day to day, it can lead to many health concerns including hormone health, reproductive health, cardiovascular health, bone health, and mental health. Due to the extensive health concerns, promoting women’s health requires a holistic approach that considers biological, psychological, social and environmental factors. It is important to examine all aspects of health to help a woman not only live longer, but live healthier, happier and more vital.

Perimenopause and Menopause

Women experience unique challenges and changes throughout their lives, and perimenopause and menopause are not any different. Women’s hormones can be seen as a symphony, an intricate orchestration of hormones that shape women’s health and well-being. The fascinating relationship of these hormones and their impacts on every aspect of a women’s life is a sensitive topic to navigate. These hormonal shifts can impact mood, energy levels, cognition and physical health. It is important to provide insight into the symptoms and challenges associated with this transition, empowering women to navigate them with knowledge and confidence.

Whether you are seeking information on hormone replacement therapy, exploring natural remedies or curious about the latest research in women’s health, we are here to guide you on your journey. Our goal is to demystify women’s hormones and provide practical tools and strategies for optimizing hormonal health at every stage of life.

Together, we will build harmony and balance within your mind-body, creating a symphony of health, vitality and empowerment.

Men’s health is multifaceted, encompassing physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Naturopathic medicine embodies a holistic approach to wellness that addresses the health needs of men through natural and integrative therapies with a goal to achieve harmonious balance of the body.

What to Expect

With a thorough assessment, your naturopathic doctor will work collaboratively to form a treatment plan that is right for you, whether it is with nutritional and herbal supplements, dietary or lifestyle modification, stress management, or hormone therapy.

Overall, naturopathic men’s health offers a safe, effective, and patient-centered approach to wellness that honors the body’s innate wisdom and healing capacity.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a form of hormone therapy that utilizes hormones that are identical to those naturally produced by the body. These hormones are derived from natural sources and are compounded to match the molecular structure of hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

BHRT is often used to address hormonal imbalances that occur due to perimenopause, menopause, or other health conditions. Unlike traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which typically uses synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones are believed to be more compatible with the body’s natural physiology.

Benefits of BHRT in Men

  • Relieve symptoms of Andropause including depression and other mood changes, insomnia, decreased libido, muscle loss, and fatigue
  • Increase energy and vitality
  • Protect the cardiovascular system improving lipid profile, reduced risk of atherosclerosis and improve overall heart health.
  • Helps to maintain muscle mass and strength

What to expect from appointments

  1. Comprehensive Assessment: through evaluation of health history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, blood tests or urine tests and other diagnostic methods,
  2. Individualized Treatment: Based on the assessment, your naturopath will come up with a thorough treatment protocol based on the symphony of your hormones. The goal is to address the root causes of hormonal imbalances and support the body’s innate healing mechanisms
  3. Prescribing and Monitoring: Once your treatment protocol has been determined, your Naturopath may prescribe bioidentical hormones to rebalance your body and thus alleviate symptoms. Once prescribed, your Naturopath will monitor your progress and hormone levels throughout the course of BHRT.
  4. Education: In your appointments, any risks of the BHRT will be discussed, empowering you to make informed decisions about their health.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Naturopathic Doctors work closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals, including medical doctors, specialists, chiropractors, registered massage therapists, physiotherapists, and acupuncturists, to provide comprehensive care for patients.

Our goal is to help you achieve optimal health, and that is best supported through open collaboration with your other healthcare providers. Many of our patients work with both a Naturopathic Doctor and a Medical Doctor. We believe that integrating naturopathic medicine and conventional care offers the best outcomes for you.

Yes, Naturopathic Doctors in British Columbia are regulated. To practice in BC, Naturopathic Physicians must graduate from an accredited Naturopathic Medical School and successfully complete standardized board exams.

Yes, in British Columbia, many Naturopathic Physicians are educated and licensed to prescribe a wide range of pharmaceutical medications. However, Naturopathic Doctors can only prescribe medications that fall within their scope of practice. Because of this, it’s always important to discuss any concerns or questions about prescriptions directly with your Naturopathic Doctor.

Prescription refills can be requested during your appointment with your Naturopathic Doctor. If a refill request is made outside of an appointment, a $30 charge may apply.

For refills requested outside of an appointment, the fastest way to facilitate this is to contact your pharmacy and have them fax a medication refill request to us at 604-960-9648. Alternatively, you can reach out to our front desk via phone or email to request a refill.

Please note that prescription refills are processed only when the prescribing Naturopathic Doctor is available at the clinic. During holiday periods and weekends, we recommend planning ahead to ensure you don’t run out of medication.

If you need a refill of your supplements, you can either visit the clinic in person during office hours or contact our front desk to request a refill. It’s preferable to reach us via email to ensure we have the correct supplement details and quantities, as this information can sometimes be difficult to confirm over the phone.

You can choose to pick up your supplements directly from the clinic, or if it is more convenient, we can mail them to your address. We use Canada Post for shipping, and the patient is responsible for the full shipping cost. Please contact our front desk for more details on our supplement delivery service.

In British Columbia, Naturopathic Doctors can refer patients to LifeLabs for conventional tests, such as blood tests, urine panels, saliva testing, and digestive stool analyses, among others. Naturopathic Doctors also have access to a broader range of laboratory tests than Medical Doctors, offering more comprehensive options for patient care. 

You can discuss any laboratory test requests directly with your Naturopathic Doctor. They will guide you through the process, recommend appropriate tests based on your health needs, and ensure you understand all necessary steps. 

While Naturopathic Doctors can order a wide range of laboratory tests, we are not currently licensed in BC to refer patients to medical specialists or order imaging (such as ultrasounds, x-rays, etc.).

Book an Appointment with one of our Naturopathic Doctors

Dr. Gurinder Dayal, BSc, ND

Dr. Alexa Rauscher, BSc, ND

Dr. Nav Dhindsa, BSc, ND

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