Naturopathy

How does naturopathic medicine differ from allelopathic medicine?

In conventional medicine, the person is often treated for an isolated symptom. In naturopathic medicine, what effects one part of the body effects the whole

Naturopathic physicians then formulate comprehensive treatment plans fusing the best of modern medical science with traditional natural approaches to treat acute and chronic disease and restore health.

These tools provide the building blocks to stimulate the vital force and healing energy in the body by using the least invasive treatments first.

Naturopaths are taught to integrate with the medical system. Naturopaths use standard lab work as well as specialty labs and diagnostic imaging to help discover the underlying cause of an illness.

Dr Scanlan works in conjunction with medical doctors to manage your health condition.

What types of treatment are provided by naturopaths?

Many cases of acute and chronic disease can be treated using nutritional supplements, botanical remedies, and home therapies. If necessary, Dr Scanlan prescribes medication, too.

She coaches people on dietary revisions and recommends ways to become more physically active to improve overall health, reduce levels of inflammation, and instill a sense of well-being.

Are there naturopathic therapies for muscle and joint problems?

Dr Scanlan performs electrical stimulation of the muscles to enhance blood flow through the tissues and help the cellular exchange of nutrients and oxygen.

Doing so decreases pain, promotes healing, strengthens healthy muscles, and improves mobility. Usually, electrical stimulation is employed in conjunction with acupuncture.

Dr Scanlan may also put you through a series of muscle stretching and contracting exercises, enabling a neuromuscular reeducation process that lengthens muscles, increases range of motion, and decreases pain.

Why choose a naturopathic approach to infertility?

Issues affecting the ability to get pregnant are more intricate than one might realize. It is crucial to look at every aspect of your health.

Thus, Dr Scanlan follows a truly comprehensive approach when assessing and addressing all the health conditions impacting the ability to conceive a child.

She has done extensive studies in midwifery with a deep understanding of the emotional, medical, and nutritional needs of women during conception, prenatal care, childbirth, and motherhood.

How does a naturopath treat infertility issues?

She tests you for hormone levels, thyroid function, and blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as for any underlying problems with your reproductive organs.

To determine the occurrence of a “methylation defect” (MTHFR), a genetic condition that can increase the risk of miscarriage, she asks patients to undergo DNA testing.

Dr Scanlan teaches you how to know when you’re at your most fertile every month, and provides you with extensive nutritional advice.

To address factors that may affect conception and pregnancy, patients undergo a special dietary regimen and a program of daily supplements designed to help the body:

• Release a Healthy Egg
• Optimize Hormone Levels
• Assure Proper Thyroid Function
• Address Blood Sugar Issues
• Address Food Sensitivity Issues

What makes this program so special is the emotional support Dr Scanlan provides. As a mother, she understands what you are going through.

You and Dr Scanlan create a checklist for the timeline of your program to help you feel more confident and less overwhelmed at this often highly emotional time.

What naturopathic treatments address male fertility issues?

Barring the use of donor sperm, the ability to get pregnant is influenced by the health of your male partner. The chances of conceiving is vastly improved by a healthy, strong, swimming sperm.

To improve the quality and quantity of the sperm he is producing, this package includes a four-month supply of supplements for your partner.

Can I see a naturopath even if I am already doing these fertility treatments?
Yes, you can do Dr Scanlan’s fertility protocol even if you’re already undergoing treatments for in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Perfectly safe, this program actually helps optimize your chances of conceiving when doing IVF or IUI.

What is the thyroid?

The thyroid is the small, butterfly-shaped gland located in your throat that regulates your metabolism, growth, and body temperature.

What is hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism happens when your thyroid isn’t adequately producing thyroid hormones. This slows down your metabolism, and you experience several related symptoms, including:

• Fatigue and Muscle Weakness
• Increased Sensitivity to Cold
• Dry Skin and Thinning Hair
• Constipation
• Weight Gain
• Puffy Face
• Elevated Blood Cholesterol Level
• Muscle Aches, Tenderness, and Stiffness
• Pain, Stiffness, or Swelling in Your Joints
• Irregular Menstrual Periods
• Slowed Heart Rate
• Depression
• Impaired Memory

When untreated, hypothyroidism symptoms become more severe. You can develop a goiter and your thought process slows. Heart disease, infertility, and peripheral neuropathy often coexist with hypothyroidism.

What causes hypothyroidism?

Autoimmune disease, age, genetics, and dietary factors can contribute to hypothyroidism. Women are at particular risk. Other factors that make it possible your symptoms are thyroid-related include:

• Being age 60 or older
• Having an autoimmune disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus)
• Family history of thyroid disease
• Prior treatment with radioactive iodine
• History of radiation to the neck
• History of radiation to the upper chest
• Pregnancy or recent delivery

How is hypothyroidism diagnosed?

After reviewing your medical history and current symptoms, Dr Scanlan may suspect hypothyroidism. She also runs blood tests that check the amounts of various thyroid hormones in your body.

Her ultimate intention is to resolve your symptoms and make you feel better. The blood tests inform her diagnosis but don’t dictate it.

How does a naturopath treat hypothyroidism?

To help you manage thyroid issues, Dr Scanlan discusses nutritional interventions. When you have a food intolerance or sensitivity, it can trigger your immune system to attack your thyroid and compromise its function.

To help bring your levels into balance and allow you to function optimally, Dr Scanlan offers hormone replacement, including thyroid hormone. Also considered are your sex hormones and how they impact thyroid hormone balance.

In some cases, estrogen and progesterone hormone replacement is also recommended. Treatment plans are individualized for patients with a thyroid imbalance. Therapies are adjusted according to how patients’ bodies react to each intervention.