Senior Get Benefits from Naturopathic Medicine

As a senior, you need to be proactive about keeping your body healthy. How can you assure healthy aging and avoid “sick care” in the medical industry? With the help of naturopathic and alternative medicine ...

Age gracefully and healthfully with the help of naturopathic medicine…

• It’s not complicated.
  Your naturopathic doctorwill help you maintain optimum health with common sense techniques such as nutrition, exercise and preventive medicine. And don’t worry – your doctor doesn’t expect you to be a health nut – merely health conscious.
   
• It’s a HEALTHY natural solution.
  When medicine is needed, it’s natural, comprised of natural ingredients, giving your body the right tools to return itself back to health. Many ingredients are antibacterial (which help in resolving ailments), and none produce fatigue or drowsiness.
   
• It can help you feel better!
  Allowing you to better deal with everyday issues and get down to the important stuff – enjoying life.
   
• It’s just for you!
  Naturopathic solutions are unique to each individual. No cookie cutter plans here!

What kind of healthcare solutions might you expect from naturopathic medicine?

• Increasing water intake.
  This helps your body fight infections, can resolve headaches, maintain blood pressure, even ease back pain by boosting lubrication in your spinal discs.
   
• A cleaner diet.
  Clean, healthful food not only provides essential vitamins and nutrients, but allows your body to focus on its most important job – watching out for you!
   
• Vitamins, minerals, and natural medicine.
  These will help return essential nutrients to your body and reduce toxin buildup following years of consumption of processed foods.
   
• Emphasis on investing in “you.”
  From exercise and sleep to meeting psychological and spiritual needs through faith, friendship, and spending time on hobbies you enjoy.

Geriatric naturopathic medicine gives seniors the opportunity to explore natural treatment options to improve and maintain their health. Don’t miss out on this tremendous health resource. Find a naturopathic doctor in your area today!

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Additional alternative advantages include…

• An open-minded approach.
  
  Practitioners of naturopathic medicine are quick to identify the need for multiple therapeutic approaches in meeting patients’ healthcare goals. That it is logical to incorporate health strategies from a wide array of proven approaches, and thus are willing and able to work in tandem with multiple practitioners and modalities.   
  
• More personalized practitioner/patient relationships. 
  Naturopathic practitioners recognize the critical nature of their relationship with patients. Not only is the amount of time doctors spend with patients associated with overall patient satisfaction, naturopathic physicians recognize this time investment as necessary for piecing together a complete knowledge base for each patient. They understand rushed, impersonal meetings do not create an adequate picture – or produce adequate results. 
    
• Natural solutions counter consumer distrust of prescription medicines. 
  Inflated pricing of much needed medication. Direct to consumer marketing. Mandatory vaccinations. Side effects and adverse reactions leading to prescription drugs becoming the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. with over 100,000 deaths per year. All these things and more are leading today’s savvy consumer to the safer, far less costly alternatives naturopathic medicine offers. 
    
  
• Proven efficacy. 
  As major medical journals continue to publish research on the efficacy of complementary and alternative treatments, patients aren’t the only ones climbing on the bandwagon. Conventional physicians are increasingly recommending treatment and incorporating naturopathic medicine into their clinics as well. 
  

Don’t get benched by your health issues. Naturopathic medicine can help. Find a quality naturopath practitioner in your area today!

Is Choosing an Alternative Medicine Practitioner Freaking You Out?

Don't let the theme song from the Twilight Zone blast through your head at the idea of choosing an alternative medicine practitioner. There’s nothing strange about naturopathic and alternative medicine – or those that practice it. And you don’t need a degree in these healing arts to find the perfect practitioner to meet your health care needs.  

Selection 101: It’s not that different from choosing other types of healthcare providers…

• Get a referral.
  Ask your doctor, other healthcare providers, or insurance company if they have a list of alternative medicine and naturopathic medical practitioners they would recommend in your area.
   
• Contact local organizations.
  Looking for a particularly modality, like naturopathy? National such as the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and local professional organizations such as the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association will have a list of practitioners in your area.
   
• Check credentials.
  You wouldn’t go to a doctor whose degree was in automotive repair. Ditto for alternative medicine practitioners. Once you identify potential prospects, look into their education, training, licensing, and certifications. Credentials vary by discipline – and by state – so you may need to do a bit of research to verify necessary requirements.
   
• Go for team players.
  Choose a practitioner who is willing – or better yet comfortable – at working together with your conventional healthcare providers. Communication and cooperation ensures safe, coordinated care.
   
• Make sure they’re in the know.
  Does the practitioner have specialized training or prior experience in working with individuals with your condition? Are they aware of available research as to how their modality can treat your condition? Choosing a practitioner that is familiar with your situation and understands how to handle your specific needs is key to safe and successful treatment results.
   
• Don’t assume insurance coverage.
  While some coverage is usually available for alternative medical modalities (massage, acupuncture, chiropractic), not all approaches may be covered by your insurance provider. Request alternative healthcare providers verify insurance coverage (or lack thereof) prior to your visit. This will help curtail unexpected costs and frustration.  

Think you’ve found the perfect practitioner?
Get a treatment! Meeting your practitioner in person and getting a treatment is the best way to find out if it’s a match made in heaven – or if another search is in your future. When it’s the right fit, you just know.

Start the path to superior health. Find a great alternative medicine and naturopathic medical practitioner in your area today!