What is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD)?
A Family Physician, also a Primary Care Physician (PCP) and therefore, prescribes medication and performs minor surgery similar to an Allopathic Medical Doctor, but also is specially trained above and beyond pharmacology to help the body heal in the least invasive way and get to the underlying cause by doing bloodwork and imaging to test biochemistry, etc.
A Naturopathic Medical Doctor is trained to get to the root of the problem and treat the CAUSE rather than to simply palliate the symptoms of illness and disease.
A Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializes in preventative health care with the integration of scientific research and traditional healing techniques. Examination of the body’s biochemistry is used to correct any imbalance to maximize one’s healing capacity.
Evidence based medicine and the most modern therapies based on new research is used to optimize health. Naturopathic therapies may be used on their own or in conjunction with conventional medical treatments.
NMD has a minimum of seven years of post-secondary education and must complete a four-year full time professional program at an accredited medical school after obtaining a university degree with science requirements (prerequisites). They are required to pass national medical board exams as well as state examinations before receiving a license to practice medicine in Arizona.
Chiropractic and Massage
• Chiropractors are experts in musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment. The chiropractic approach to better health is to help normalize spinal structure and function, improve nervous system integrity, and allow your body to heal itself naturally without the need for drugs and painkillers. Chiropractic adjustments add motion to spinal joints that are stuck and not moving properly, and help restore spinal bones to their proper position.
• Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues to reduce pain and inflammation, increase circulation and lymphatic flow, and promote healing. Massage therapy treats stress related conditions by increasing a parasympathetic nervous system response.
Other services offered at the Arizona Medical and Natural Health Clinic include:
• Physical Examination: cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, adrenal, ENT, gynecological, prostate and breast examination to rule out pathology.
• Laboratory Testing: in house blood testing and urinalysis available and results are immediate. Saliva endocrine and neurotransmitter testing are now available. Hair and tissue analysis available as well as skin biopsy if necessary.
• Physical Therapy: Low intensity (cold) laser therapy may be used to decrease inflammation in joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Our cold laser is FDA approved and the doctor is specially trained in physical therapy, including ultrasound and G5 vibration technique which are also available at our clinic and treat chronic muscle pain and FM.
• Intravenous Therapy:
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) for Celiac, Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis. Chelation of toxins, heavy metals and arterial plaque. Autism treatment. Cancer treatment. Treatment of Neurodegenerative disorders (Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s).
• Injections: are available for enhancing Energy, Athletic Performance, Weight Loss, and correcting Nutrient Deficiencies. Vaccination is available for children and adults. B12, B6 and hCG injections are now available as part of our medically supervised weight loss program.
• Infrared Sauna: is available for Detoxification, Weight Loss and increasing Circulation. Our SaunaRay Far Infrared Sauna is recommended by doctors because it is constructed from basswood instead of toxic cedar, and contains absolutely no toxic heavy metals, paints, glues, or lacquers.
• Hydrotherapy: local and constitutional hydrotherapy available at the clinic for treatment of Pain, Injury, Inflammation and Detoxification. Sitz baths, foot baths, Epsom salt baths, Peat applications and Castor oil packs. Patients can be educated and shown how to utilize and benefit from some of these treatments from their home.
• Prescription of Medication: new prescription of medication based on physical examination, laboratory findings and diagnosis, monitor or renew existing prescription, and review and reduce amount of medication if necessary. We are specially trained to recognize and avoid drug and herb interactions.
• Nutrition and Diet Plans: personalized diet analysis and specific plan individualized for each patient based on blood tests and medical history. Enzymatic therapies or vitamin and mineral supplements may be used to promote health, address deficiencies and treat diseases by altering the body’s biochemistry. Computer generated plans available upon request.
• Herbal Medicine: available as complementary or alternative to medication if necessary. The use of plant based medicines, constituents, or active ingredients may be beneficial to treating certain conditions. NMD’s are specially trained to recognize and avoid adverse drug and herb interactions.
• Acupuncture: Asian Medicine includes the use of acupuncture, moxa, and cupping therapies to restore balance to the body. Acupuncture is very effective in the treatment of pain. Acupuncture is also used to strengthen muscles, enhance Fertility, treat Addiction (Smoking), reduce Stress, and the body’s reaction to stress, and balance the Qi.
Cosmetic Laser Therapy is now being offered to Remove Fat and Cellulite. One laser head is used for Volume Reduction and the other laser head is used for Skin Tightening and Wrinkle Reduction. A perfect adjunct to our weight loss program.
