Can I receive naturopathic treatment at the same time as conventional medical treatment?
Yes. A naturopath should not recommend that you stop any existing medical treatment or prescription medication without your doctor’s agreement, and should ensure that any herbs or supplements recommended for you are safe to take with your existing medication. What is involved in naturopathic treatment? Identifying what is wrong and why the body’s balanced state has broken down is an important part of naturopathic treatment. So, on your first visit (which takes about an hour) you will be questioned about your medical history, family history, symptoms, lifestyle, diet, emotional wellbeing and stress levels. An examination of your eyes (using iridology), nails and tongue will also be carried out, and laboratory diagnostic tests (such as blood, saliva or urine analysis) may be recommended. All of this information is used to assess how well you are functioning overall and what your innate vitality levels are like, as well as to diagnose what is wrong with you. Naturopathic medicine believes
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