I am a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Acupuncturist in New York City. I have completed a post graduate degree at an accredited four-year Naturopathic Medicine program, The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. I then went on to obtain my Masters of Science in Acupuncture at New York's Tri- State College of Acupuncture. I want to write a blog so I can disseminate useful information on health and well-being. We know that many diseases can be prevented just by having a healthy diet and managing stress. There are so many resources out there and when I come across something I like, I will write about it so people can benefit from the information.
First of all, what is Naturopathic Medicine?
Many people in New York haven't heard about it due to the fact that it is not licensed in this State yet. Therefore, in NY we work as consultants. As of now, 15 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States territories of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands have licensing laws for NDs. Join NYANP, the committee that is trying very hard to get licensing laws in New York State at www.nyanp.org.
Naturopathic Medicine views each person as an integral whole. Symptoms of disease are indicators of improper functioning of one or more systems in the body. The underlying goal is to identify and treat the cause of an illness and to prevent disease. NDs treat a variety of medical conditions. Some of the most common are allergies, digestive issues, weight loss, anxiety, cardiovascular disorders, pain, hormonal imbalances, women's and children's health, adrenal fatigue and stress. As an ND and Acupuncturist, I have many tools to help you including homeopathy, diet and lifestyle counseling, herbal medicine and clinical nutrition.
I have a particular interest in children's health. I have two beautiful little girls so I know first hand the fears parents have when their children get sick. I hope in this blog to share some useful tools to deal with some common childhood ailments. Of course, because I am just writing about it and not evaluating the individual patient or child, the contents of this blog are meant to only guide you and I encourage you to seek the advice of your primary care provider.
Thank you for reading this!
