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1. What Is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a complete and coordinated natural approach to health care.
It is the art and science of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention, using natural therapies and techniques. The therapies used in naturopathic practice include:

  • Botanical (herbal) Medicine
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Oriental Medicine/Acupuncture
  • Homeopathy
  • Stress Management & Relaxation
  • Naturopathic Bodywork
  • Lifestyle Counselling
  • Food Allergy Testing
2. What is our goal?
The goal of Naturopathic Doctors is to develop optimal wellness for each patient and to educate them with the intention of a cure and/or prevention. Although Naturopathic Doctors are educated and trained to treat disease, prevention is the ultimate goal. The philosophy of Naturopathy is health care not illness care.
3. What Kinds Of Health Problems Can Be Treated?
Virtually all chronic and most acute conditions may benefit from treatment by Naturopathic Doctors. People of all ages can be helped. The most common health conditions brought to N.D.s include:

Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Allergies & Environmental Illnesses
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Hypertension, Heart Problems
  • Digestion, Constipation, IBS
  • Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne
  • Cystitis, Prostate Problems, Impotence
Acute Conditions
  • Colds and Flu
  • Ear and Throat Infections
  • Headaches
  • Intestinal Upsets
  • Infant Colic
Women's Conditions
  • Menopausal Problems
  • PMS, Menstrual Disorders
  • Fibrocystic Breast Disease
  • Enhancing Health in Pregnancy
  • Infertility, Low Libido
  • Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids
Other
  • Mental or Emotional Stress
  • Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
4. Why Visit a Naturopathic Doctor?
Awareness of alternative and complementary medicine has gone mainstream in recent years, with increased public awareness and demand for this service. Naturopathic Medicine has a long history in European and Eastern Cultures. Naturopathic Doctors are licensed professionals regulated by the board of Drugless Practitioners - Naturopathy.
5. How Are Naturopathic Doctors Trained?
Qualification as a licensed Naturopathic Doctor requires at least 7 years of study - a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent, followed by 4 years of professional training including clinical experience at an accredited Naturopathic College. This is followed by rigorous national board exams to obtain a license to practice naturopathic medicine in Ontario.

Patricia Taylor, N.D., is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Patricia also holds a BSc from the University of Waterloo and an M.Ed (Applied Psychology) form the University of Toronto. Prior to becoming a Naturopathic Doctor, Patricia was a counselor with expertise in stress management, wellness, education, learning (dis)abilities and overcoming addiction.
6. Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?
The safety record for Naturopathic medicine is excellent. This makes sense given the emphasis on non-toxic, natural source medicines and gentle, non-invasive treatments. Side effects are rare and N.D.'s are knowledgeable about interactions between naturopathic remedies and conventional medicines.

In addition, N.D.'s are trained to recognize conditions which are outside their scopes of practice and to refer to Chiropractors and Medical Doctors when it is appropriate to do so.
7. Is Naturopathic Medicine Scientific?
Thousands of modern clinical studies have validated a variety of natural medicines used by N.D.'s: Echinacea for the immune system and St. John's Wort for depression are just two examples. Naturopathic schools encourage and facilitate research.