Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine is the most universal and oldest form of medicine known to mankind. Today's naturopath bases an herbal prescription on the traditional uses as well as the ever increasing scientific research and literature available on herbs. The use of herbs may be in the form of teas, tinctures, fluid extracts or tablets. Herbal preparation may contain one or a combination of herbs to address the individual patients' needs.

Nutrition

Inadequate or inappropriate nutrition can eventually lead to imbalances in the body as well as the mind. If the person's nutrition status is not what it should be and you add stress plus environmental and chemical pollutants, lack of fresh air and exercise etc., then a disease state will eventually occur. Your Naturopathic Doctor identifies the relationship of diet and food allergies to health problems and the possible need for vitamin, mineral and amino acid supplements or other dietary therapy.

Reiki

Reiki is a simple technique that induces inner calm, enhances well-being and enthusiasm for life and renews an individual's sense of purpose.

“Rei-Ki” means “universal life force”. This simple art of life energy renewal is transmitted through the hand of a trained practitioner. Flow of Reiki energy may be perceived as heat, chill, tingling, pulsing or vibration.

While it is generally experienced as calming and comforting, under some circumstances, Reiki can trigger a reaction or spontaneous healing crisis by rapid release of stored toxins as in homeopathic or herbal medicine. Reiki is a valuable first aid too, which helps relieve pain, reduce swelling, staunch the flow of blood and can be applied effectively in an emergency. It may also bring a major relief for chronic diseases to help with pain and suffering.

Reiki has nothing to do with religious or spiritual beliefs. It relaxes, decongests and oxygenates the body.

The energy flows while the practitioner's hands touch your body while simultaneously slowing your brainwaves down to the meditation level of 8 to 10 Hz (Alpha), the natural rhythm of the universe. Reiki has been demonstrated on medical monitoring equipment to enhance uptake of oxygen in the hemoglobin by up to 30 percent. Alex Strande, is the sixth generation Reiki practitioner in direct line from Dr. Usui, the Japanese scholar who rediscovered Reiki in the 19th century.