Naturopathic medicine is a system of health care that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Through behavioral changes in diet and lifestyle, complimented with the use herbal remedies, and vitamins and minerals; naturopathic medicine can aid in bringing the body back into balance. Naturopathic physicians seek to optimize the health of the whole body, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health, in order to address dis-ease. It is based on six principles of healing:
- Doctor as teacher
- Do no harm
- Healing power of nature
- Treat the cause
- Treat the whole person
- Prevention
Naturopathic therapies include:
- Nutrition
- Herbal Medicine
- Vitamin and Supplement Therapy
- Homeopathy
- Hydrotherapy
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Physical Medicine
Naturopathic medicine can be used to address ANY dis-ease state by addressing the underlying cause of dis-ease and treating the whole person. Dr. Paisley is especially interested in a well versed in:
- Integrative Oncology for children and adults: prevention, long and short term side effect management, advocacy
- Cardiovascular Disease: function testing and prevention
- Diabetes and blood sugar support
- Thyroid and adrenal dysfunction
- Anxiety and sleep support
- Stress management
- Digestive disorders: GERD, food sensitivities, gastritis, IBS/IBD, constipation and diarrhea
- Nutritional imbalances, deficiencies, sensitivity and nutritional testing, IV therapy
- Behavioral medicine: life style evaluation, education, and planning for empowered self-care
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