Naturopathic Medicine can treat a wide variety of both chronic and acute/short-term health conditions. In some cases, natural treatments alone may successfully manage a health concern. In other instances, however, they combine with conventional medical treatments to decrease treatment side-effects. They may also reduce the need for medication, while supporting the body’s natural healing processes (see Principles of Naturopathic Medicine). Thus, naturopathic medicine may be viewed more as integrative, vs. alternative medicine.
Health Conditions Commonly Seen by Dr. Boudreau Include:
- Low energy/fatigue
- Depression, anxiety, and elevated stress levels
- Digestive complaints, including Gastric reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome/IBS, food sensitivities, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/IBD (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis):
- Decreased sleep quality (difficulty falling/staying asleep, frequent waking, waking unrefreshed, working shift work, etc)
- Body weight concerns (struggling to lose or gain healthy body weight)
- Joint and muscle pain/inflammation (from chronic arthritis to acute sports injuries)
- Men’s Health concerns (including: decreased stamina/strength, fatigue and erectile dysfunction)
- Hormone imbalances (from menopausal symptoms and PMS to fertility concerns)
- Integrative cancer care (often recommended in conjunction with conventional medical treatments. Naturopathic medicine may be used to alleviate treatment-related side-effects, improve quality of life, support the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, and in some cases, potentially enhance the effectiveness of conventional therapies (such as chemotherapy or radiation).
- Cardiovascular health concerns, including high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and decreased circulation
- Frequent colds and generalized decreased immune functioning
- Autoimmune disorders (psoriasis and lupus/SLE, for example)
- Respiratory illnesses such as asthma and emphysema
- To inquire about a specific health concern, feel free to contact Dr. Boudreau, or visit the website for Aster Wellness Centre in Port Coquitlam.