6 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Naturopathic Doctor ~ Alternative Medicine

It's likely you have a regular care physician who is MD certified but have you considered the important reasons everyone should also see a Naturopathic doctor? Alternative medicine can play a vital role in preventive medicine and achieving life long wellness.

Consider these top reasons:

Quality Care

If you've been in a Md's office chances are you have probably experienced a visit where you were in and out the door with a prescription before you felt the Doctor allowed enough time for you to thoroughly discuss your condition. A typical naturopathic visit usually lasts from at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours as the physician will perform a comprehensive physical exam, detailed information on current and past medical symptoms and history and discuss in detail your treatment options. A naturopathic likes to educate their patients on healthful living, and how to prevent common conditions through proper nutrition and a clean diet. It's likely they will also provide you with media information, pamphlets, web links, directories, and resources that contain information on how you can obtain more health education.

Board Certified

Are you worried your naturopathic doctor may not be board certified? Know that all naturopathic doctors are required to graduate from a four-year accredited medical school and required to pass board exams to receive their licenses. Training and requirements are similar to traditional MD Doctors. You can be assured your naturopathic has been well educated and that you are being seen by a Medical Professional.

Non-toxic Treatments

Naturopathic doctors provide treatments that are safe and non-toxic to your body. These physicians are trained to treat common conditions without drugs and harmful medicines. For example if you were to have a cold a naturopathic would prescribe a natural remedy of Vitamins and Herbal supplements that would boost your immune system to allow your body to heal naturally. Prescription medications have been known to be toxic and slow your body of it's natural healing defences. Avoiding the use of antibiotics when it's possible helps us stay healthy and preserves the good bacteria that lives in your body. Having these good bacterias in your body are essential to keeping you healthy via digestions, brain functions and keeping the immune system up to par. A naturopathic will help you tap into your body's natural healing mechanism through the use of nature's remedies.

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Referral

If it should happen that you require traditional medical treatments, naturopathic doctors are trained to recognize emergency and threatening conditions. They know when it is necessary to refer you to hospital care and when more aggressive therapy is needed. You can feel at ease your Natural physician will treat you or refer to to the care level that is necessary for your condition.

Current and Ancient Medicine Science

Naturopathic are knowledgeable in a field of medical science most Western Medical doctors are not; Ancient medicine. Naturopathics have taken from trusted and centuries used medical practices. They are armed with the knowledge of alternative homeopathy including use of vitamins, botanics, physical manipulation, and nutritional therapies and have access to prescribing traditional drugs and medications for your best treatment options.

Treating the Cause

Most medications are created to suppress your symptoms. While many natural treatments are created to alleviate symptoms, the focus of the naturopathic doctor is to eliminate the cause of your condition. Each person is biologically different and many things can contribute to conditions you may be experiencing such as food allergies, emotional stress, toxins in the environment, and chemicals are common culprits. Your naturopathic doctor will help you manage your medications and treat you naturally while slowly taking you off prescriptions and controlling your symptoms effectively.

In Health and Happiness!

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Lemons: Drink Your Way To Health, Detox & Sexy Skin

So if your like me and you are looking for simple and affordable ways to keep your body healthy, starting your day with a warm glass of lemon water should be on the top of your to-do list and morning schedule! Below you'll find reasons why lemon juice in your water has some amazing health benefits for the body! 

First off it is important you choose lemons that are organically grown without pesticides. If you are in warm climate states like Arizona, California, & Florida you'll find it easy to grow a lemon tree in your own yard for year round organic lemons! If you don't have access to organic lemons a conventional produce lemon will suffice. Always use fresh lemons, never use the juice in bottled or powdered form. It's important to receive the minerals from the lemon in its natural form. Enjoy! 

For Digestion Lemon juice in your water is perfect for aiding in digestion. Lemon juice can help relieve heartburn, nausea, bloatness and parasites. Lemon's blood cleansing action can relieve constipation and when taken regularly can cleanse the bowels of old waste. It has also been known for cleansing the liver and helping to produce more bile, decreasing the amount of phlegm in the body and even dissolving kidney stones! These alone are wonderful reasons to start drinking lemon water everyday! 

From a scientific standpoint lemons carry more negatively charged Ions than positively charged Ions which is called an Anionic structure. Saliva, bile, hydrochloric acid, and other digestive juices in the stomach are all also Anionic. This is why lemons are a great benefit to digestion! 

For Weight Loss 
Lemons have been known to aid in weight loss. Studies have shown that the consumption of lemon juice has reduced the craving for sugar in nearly all participants. Juice of the lemon has been shown to increase metabolism and creates a natural diuretic for excessive water weight. 

For Skin 
Lemon is a Vitamin C rich fruit. Vitamin C is known for rejuvenating from within and bringing a beautiful glow to the skin! By purifying the blood from the inside and removing toxins, your skin will begin to clear up and glow on the outside. You can also use the juice as a topical beauty treatment!

For Infections
Lemon water has been used for centuries to treat and prevent infections of the mouth and throat due to it's anti-bacterial properties. Simply dilute one-half lemon juice to one-half water and gargle often. Lemons have also been known to reduce fevers by encouraging your body to perspire. Lemons are full of antioxidants and balances the body's PH to resist infections and keep your immune system in tip-top shape. 

For High Blood Pressure 
Due to lemons natural high potassium content, lemons make a perfect aide in the treatment of high blood pressure. By gently cleansing the blood it acts a natural diuretic. 

These are just a few ways drinking lemon juice upon rising can promote health. There are many others! It is best to drink it first thing upon rising before your morning beverage on an empty stomach for the best absorption! If you can't stomach the taste of lemon juice and water, try adding a few drops of real honey, agave nectar or stevia to taste. 

Health & Happiness!

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How to Prevent Body Breakouts From Working Out

During our work outs, bacteria on the skin likes to multiply from the heat! Sweat and friction help spread and breed bacteria that causes unsightly and the ever so dreaded Body Breakouts! Luckily there is an easy and inexpensive way to help banish breakouts caused from exercise and sweat.

Tea Tree oil and Witch Hazel are two nature-made, and all natural for acne prevention. Tea Tree oil and Witch Hazel are widely available, affordable and have many uses, usually used as a cleaner for their antibacterial cleansing properties.

Some of the products that I use are Dickinson's All Natural Witch Hazel toner (about $3.99 @ Walgreens) A large 16oz bottle that can last for months! I also use Tea Tree oil by The Body Shop or Aura Cacia. Dickinson's also sells Towelettes which are perfect for keeping in your purse or gym bag for on the go!

Before your workout, grab a few cotton squares and saturate. You can wipe the Witch Hazel toner in areas prone to break outs and bacteria. Swipe between breasts, under breasts, under arms, on thighs, waist line, bikini line, or any other areas prone to bacteria and break outs. Do not use in skin sensitive areas as it may cause burning.

You can buy Tea Tree essential oil at Bath and Body Works or Natural grocers like Whole Foods, Sprouts, and at Farmer's Markets. A small $10 bottle of Tea Tree oil is very concentrated and can last for years! Simply dilute in a 1:7 ratio using Distilled water and store in an air tight container. Shake to mix prior to each use. You can also add a few drops of Vitamin E from the capsules to the solution for a little extra skin love.

If you're unable to shower after a workout, wipe areas with a cold or warm washcloth and reapply a small amount of your Witch Hazel or Tea Tree solution to sanitize. Witch Hazel has a strange smell that reminds me of wet wood and slightly smokey but the scent usually dissipates rather quickly.

A lot of the times I see Walgreens has Manufacturer coupons on the Dickinsons products for $1 off and a full mail in rebate! If my math is correct, I got a free product and profited $1! Beauty on a Budget? I think yes! :)

Let me know how this works for you ladies!

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