DR. SAIRA KASSAM, ND
I want my patients to be partners in their own healing. Knowledge is power.
WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care system that incorporates both scientific knowledge and natural forms of healing. It is centered on the context of prevention and overall wellness. Naturopathy takes a comprehensive look at all aspects of your being, including mental, physical and emotional aspects as well as your environment and lifestyle. Naturopathic Doctors address the root cause of the illness while supporting your body’s innate ability to heal. We spend the time listening to your story and treat each case in an individual manner.
Naturopathic doctors can diagnosis, treat and prevent various diseases. We treat using the following natural therapies: botanical medicine, nutritional supplementation, naturopathic manipulation, traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, lifestyle and diet counseling. We focus on teaching and educating you to take charge of your own health through disease prevention and health promotion.
"Health is a state of body, wellness is a state of being"
- J. Stanford
PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
First, Do No Harm
Naturopathic Doctors always chose the most non-invasive methods and treatments to minimize the risk of harmful side effects.
2. The Healing Power of Nature
Naturopathic doctors stimulate the body’s inherent ability to heal itself
3. Identify and Treat the Cause
Naturopathic doctors identify, remove and treat the underlying cause of any disease
4. Doctor as Teacher
The origin of the word “doctor” (docere) means teacher. Naturopathic doctors uphold this responsibility of educating patients in their health and disease. A healthy doctor-patient relationship involves the sharing of responsibility and knowledge.
5. Treat the Whole Person
Health and disease result from a complex of interactions between your physical, mental and spiritual components. Naturopathic doctors recognize that the body is one entity and optimal health is based on harmonious functioning of all aspects.
6. Prevention
Naturopathic doctors focus on overall health and well being in aim to prevent disease.
HOW CAN NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE HELP YOU?
Naturopathic medicine treats all forms of health conditions from paediatric to geriatric and from physical chronic illness to mental health conditions. It provides all aspects of preventive and natural health. Whether you live with a chronic illness or are simply looking for ways to optimize your health, Naturopathic Doctors can help improve your quality of life!