Naturopathy is an alternative medicine which focuses on the root cause of the illness instead of just symptom management by using natural substances to stimulate the body’s own healing process to restore health.
Naturopathic Doctors (ND) are primary health care doctors who use an array of healing practices, including diet, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, therapeutic counselling, and treatments to address the individual’s ailments from a holistic angle.
ND prefer natural, non-toxic substances to allow the body’s own healing and balancing to take place. Therefore, the result is usually free of side effects and more permanent.
For more information on naturopathic medicine and NDs, please visit the British Columbia Naturopathic Association at www.bcna.ca.
Premium assistance patients may receive a subsidy of $23 per visit from MSP for a total of 10 visits per calendar year for any combination of alternative medical practices.
Patient with extended health care plans may submit claims to their own insurance companies. Many naturopathic services can be claimed as medical expenses for personal income tax deduction.
For more information, contact our office or e-mail us at info@drphoebechow.com.
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