When visiting a Doctor of Naturpathy what you should expect:

The first session with your naturopathic doctor is for gathering information. We often advice on diet and exercise treatment for your illness. It is important you share as much as you can about yourself, for we work with all levels of health.

You can expect to discuss:

• Your current complaints, your symptoms, length of time you have been suffering, and what medical care you have received.
• Your lifestyle, every aspect of your lifestyle is also important, how much stress you are under, how you sleep and when, and what you eat and drink. We often offer advice on diet and exercise alongside treatment for your illness, so it is important you tell her as much as you can about yourself
• Your emotional state. Some illnesses are exacerbated by emotional trauma or upset, so your emotional health will also be relevant.
• Your work and occupational or environmental hazards may affect your health.

During the first session, it is likely most of the following will be done:

• Your blood pressure measured
• Your eyes and ears examined
• Your palpation by hand where tone of the organs or muscles is in question
• Urine and saliva sample

The most common forms of remedy include tinctures, capsules, ointments, oils, creams, homeopathic tablets, and teas when the client needs.

The naturopathic doctor also works with the local physician, especially when the client already is receiving conventional medical treatment and feels he or she wants to take a direct hand in their healing.

We work with preventative medical therapies, for more information or an appointment please call Dr. Janet at (815) 943-5963 or (888) 611-4372.