Vitalia Health Care provides primary healthcare from a licensed
doctor.
Naturopathic doctors are trained as general practitioners, able
to diagnose and treat most acute and chronic illnesses. NDs have
extensive medical education that is similar to that of MDs but
that also includes complementary, traditional and natural treatments.
MDs emphasize the use of drugs and surgery in treatment. NDs
use advanced technology for diagnosis and treatment without surgery
or drugs.
MDs treat symptoms after these appear. NDs are proactive, emphasizing
health and lifestyle changes to enhance wellness.
If you feel you are not getting the help you need from your current
medical practitioner, care from a Naturopathic Doctor can not
only provide relief from symptoms but also healing from the underlying
condition.
If you are not suffering from illness, a Naturopathic Doctor
can assist you in preventing disease and optimizing your health
and wellness.
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine:
- Identify and remove obstacles to your recovery, focusing on
underlying causes rather than merely suppressing symptoms.
- Use science-based, natural methods that minimize your risk
of harmful side effects.
- Educate you, helping you take responsibility for your health.
- Treat you as an individual – taking into account your
physical, mental, emotional, genetic, social and environmental
factors.
- Emphasize disease prevention, assessment of risk factors and
hereditary susceptibility to disease.
- Guide you to recognize and experience wellness so your body
can better heal.
Health Care Coverage
Extended healthcare plans often cover naturopathic medicine visits
and laboratory testing fees. B.C.’s Medical Services Plan
partially covers the cost of your naturopathic medicine visit
if you qualify for premium assistance. |
