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| Clinical Nutrition: |
| Clinical nutrition examines the relationship between diet and health. Special diets may be recommended and treatment may include nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other nutraceuticals. |
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| Botanical (Herbal) Medicine: |
| The use of plants for healing dates back to the beginnings of civilization and is the foundation of modern pharmacology. Plant substances from around the world are used for their healing effects and nutritional value. |
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| Homeopathic Medicine: |
| Based on the principle of "like cures like," homeopathic medicine was developed in Germany in the 1700's. Minute amounts of natural substances are used to stimulate the body's self-healing abilities. |
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| Physical Medicine: |
| A variety of hands on techniques for the spine, joints, and soft tissues. Physical treatments also include hydrotherapy and the therapeutic use of hot and cold, light, massage, and ultrasound. |
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| Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine: |
| Based on balancing the flow of Qi (energy) through meridian pathways, Traditional Chinese Medicine includes the use of acupuncture and herbs. |
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| Lifestyle Counselling: |
| Physical, emotional, nutritional, and environmental factors affect health. Naturopathic physicians help patients to make effective lifestyle choices and to handle day to day stresses. |
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