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 Annapurna Naturopathic is pleased to announce the opening of a second clinic located in Forest Hill Village at 439 Spadina Road, Suite 206. Clients will now have the choice of either Queen Street West or Forest Hill to visit the clinic. The new location will provide convenient, quality health care to women in that neigbourhood. To book an appointment at the Forest Hill location please call 416-877-0474 or email us at info@annapurnanaturopathic.com. |
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FirstLine Therapy (FLT) is a specialized therapeutic lifestyle change program that targets the underlying causes of chronic illnesses by incorporating a sensible eating plan, exercise, nutritional supplementation and stress management.
The FLT program is a 12 week supervised program that will enable you to adopt healthy lifestyle changes that have been shown to reduce your risk of the following health conditions and chronic diseases:
- high cholesterol and triglycerides
- high blood pressure
- type 2 diabetes
- insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
- polycystic ovarian disease
- symptoms of menopause and premenstrual syndrome
- fatigue, insomnia and depression
The principles behind this program are :
- a sustainable dietary program that focuses on optimal blood sugar balance and the best food choices to prevent illness;
- an exercise regime which is essential in long-term health maintenance; and
- stress management techniques to improve sleep, lower stress hormones and improve overall mood and energy.
FLT addresses the underling causes of many health conditions – poor diet, blood sugar control, weight management, high stress levels.
People who will benefit from this program are those with high cholesterol and/or blood pressure; those with metabolic syndrome or polycystic ovarian syndrome; those who are pre-diabetic or have an early type 2 diabetes diagnosis; and those who are looking for an effective, lasting approach to weight loss.
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Breast cancer
is the most common cancer among Canadian
Women with an estimated 1 in 9 women developing
breast cancer in her lifetime. With this
high statistical risk, our clinic
has a strong focus on breast cancer prevention.
This can be addressed through individual
consultation or through the 6 week lecture
series described below. We strongly believe
in empowering women to take control over
their own health to reduce risk factors
for disease early.
Although a family history of breast cancer
is a significant risk factor, there are other
elements of health that are just as important,
such as hormone balance, blood sugar control,
reduction of toxicity, correction of nutritional
deficiencies and stress management, to mention
a few. Keep in mind that many of these risk
factors can be reduced or eliminated with
proper a diagnosis.
For those of you who are interested
we are offering a 6 week lecture series
called “The
Healthy Breast Program” to provide
a naturopathic protocol for preventing and
treating breast cancer which can be used
in combination with allopathic diagnostic
and treatment options. The program is designed
to educate and provide support to women
in maintaining and improving the health of
their breasts. If you are interested in attending,
please contact the clinic for information
(416-877-0474).
Starting dates and times are:
Mondays 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning October 22nd, 2007
The course continues weekly for 6 weeks.
Components of the course
include:
- Developing a positive relationship with
one’s breasts
- Understanding and eliminating environmental
risk factors for breast cancer
- Discussion of the importance of assessment,
monitoring and correction of hormone levels
using naturopathic therapies
- Nutritional and supplement recommendations
for optimal breast health
- Regular detoxification (including saunas)
of the liver, colon, kidneys and lymph
- Detection and elimination of “hidden” infection
(bacterial, fungal or viral), particularly
in the mouth
- Addressing bowel, liver and lymphatic
health as they play key roles in hormonal
health and optimal detoxification processes
- Activating your capacity to heal and
enhancing immunity through the use of meditation,
imagery and visualization
- Looking at emotional health and its connection
to breast cancer - assertiveness and anger
release and the necessity for joy, meaning
and purpose in life
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a well known fact that through simply living
in a big city like Toronto we are exposed
to a daily barrage of harmful toxins
from the air we breathe, the food we eat,
and the water we drink, including medications,
pesticides, heavy metals, fumes, synthetic
materials, cigarette smoke, caffeine, and
much more.
Numerous studies have confirmed that many
of these toxins do directly and indirectly
contribute to serious illnesses including
cancer, respiratory, skin diseases as well
as a host of others.
To maintain health,
your skin, liver, digestive system, lymphatic
system, kidneys, lungs and blood all work
together to eliminate this barrage of harmful
substances from your body. When these systems
become stressed, normal detoxification
mechanisms are stressed as well.
Some benefits of detoxification
include:
- Increased energy and vitality
- Clarity of mind
- Better mood
- Moderate weight loss during the program
- Brighter eyes, and clear complexion
- Reducing your toxic load before pregnancy
so that you have less to pass on to your
future child
Signs that you might benefit
from detoxification:
- Overall fatigue
- Constipation
- Dark circles under your eyes
- Dull skin, poor complexion, or frequent
acne
- Frequent headaches
- Achy joints
- Chronic sinus problems, or stuffiness
- Bloating and water retention
- Difficulty sleeping
- Poor concentration
- Frequent mood changes
- Aching muscles for no reason
- Skin rashes or eczema
- Chronic stress in your life
- History of cigarette smoking
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Aside from treatment of various women's health issues, we strongly encourage you to gradually adopt a Naturopathic Lifestyle with the primary goal of staying healthy and living longer. This is especially pertinent considering the unhealthy environmental factors we face daily, such as: environmental pollution, poor nutrition/fast-food culture and stress. Following are the specific areas of lifestyle to be addressed:
- Diet and Nutrition
- Exercise and Relaxation
- Hygeine and Cosmetics
- Workplace Stress Management
Methods for addressing some the above mentioned areas include:
- Nutritional analysis
- Food sensitivity testing
- Creating a nutritional chart/menu specifically for you
- Naturopathic check-up
- Stress hormone testing and treatment
Benefits of adopting a Naturopathic Lifestyle:
- Better overall health
- Reduced effects of stress
- Weight loss
- Clearer skin complexion
- Reduced bags under the eyes
- Brighter eyes
- Increased energy
- Improved fertility
- Reduction in menstrual cramps
As your Naturpathic Physician we can inform, guide and consult you through the miriad of choices to maximize your health. We will help you choose the right products and services that will give you the best return on your health.
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Our clinic offers the most
comprehensive, contemporary treatment and
services available in medicine today. We pride
ourselves in delivering the highest quality
health care to our patients.
Below is a partial list of typical conditions that are treated at our clinic.
Click on a condition to read more about it.
Unlike the conventional medical model,
you will be given a great deal of care and attention. Every detail of your medical
history will be thoroughly examined and reviewed. A typical first time appointment
requires one and one half hours, where your health issues will be addressed along
with a physical examination.
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Doctors
of Naturopathic Medicine are strictly licensed
and regulated by the Board
of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy
(BDDT-Naturopathy) . They are highly
trained specialists (click here to
read more about how naturopathic doctors
are trained) in natural medicine and preventive
health therapies, integrating state of
the art contemporary scientific knowledge
with traditional proven healing practices.
They are health-care professionals that
utilize safe, non-invasive therapies and
techniques to assist the whole body in
restoring its inherent self-healing capacity.
Appointment times with a
naturopathic doctor are much
longer than you would experience with your
regular family doctor. An initial appointment
is typically 90 minutes long and subsequent
appointments last 30-60 minutes. You will
receive a thorough physical examination
and analysis of your case along with an
individualized treatment program, tailored
to your particular needs. Click here to
read more about our approach. Naturopathic
medicine is covered by most extended health
care insurance plans (please contact
your insurance provider to find out the
extent of your coverage).
Treatments can include: homeopathic
medicine, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese
medicine, herbal medicine, vitamins & minerals,
other supplementation, stress reduction
techniques, dietary changes, detoxification
programs and overall lifestyle counseling.
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Annapurna
Naturopathic was founded to be a contemporary
medical clinic that would provide focused
and effective treatment of various conditions to
do with women's health. A medical center
that would utilize the most advanced natural
therapies, techniques and treatments as
an alternative or support to prescription
drugs and surgery.
To book an appointment,
or for further information, please contact
the clinic at 416-877-0474,
or by e-mail: info@annapurnanaturopathic.com.
Naturopathic medicine is a complete and coordinated
approach to health care. It is the art and science of disease diagnosis,
treatment and prevention utilizing the most current, contemporary natural
therapies and techniques. All treatments and therapies are non-invasive,
gentle and without harmful side-effects. We do not use prescription
drugs or surgery.
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| In February
'06, Shawna appeared on an i-channel
show to discuss the state of women's
health along with two of her patients
and a medical doctor. To watch some
excerpts from the show, click on the
links below. If you have any comments,
please email them. |
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