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The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae) The healing power of nature is the inherent, self-organizing and healing process of all living systems which establishes, maintains and restores health. Naturopathy recognizes this healing process to be ordered and intelligent. It is the naturopathic practitioner's role to support, facilitate and augment this process by identifying and removing obstacles to health by supporting the creation of a healthy internal and external environment. Identify and Target the Causes (Tolle Causam) Health challenges do not occur without cause. These causes may originate from many influences and peripheral contributing factors. Invariability, symptoms occur as an expression of the body's attempt to defend, adapt, recover, and inevitably relieve itself of the underlying cause. Naturopathic practitioners target the actual 'underlying cause' of the health challenge itself, rather than just attempting to suppress the symptoms and mask the anomaly. First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere) Naturopathic practioners follow three precepts to avoid harming the client: (1) Naturopathic practitioners utilize a various array of non-invasive methods and natural substances which minimize the overall risk in discovering the underlying cause of their health challenges and instituting a regimen of amelioration. (2) The suppression of symptoms is avoided, as suppression inevitably interferes with the healing process. (3) Naturopathic practitioners respect and work with the Vis Medicatrix Naturae in their overall discovery and counseling. Doctor As Teacher (Docere) The original meaning of the word "doctor" is “teacher”. The principal objective of naturopathy is to meticulously and comprehensively educate the client as to recognizing anomalies and in achieving overall optimal health and amelioration. Naturopathic practitioners also recognize and employ the therapeutic potential of the doctor-patient relationship. Target the Whole Person Health, and the lack thereof, result from a complex of physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social and various other peripheral factors. Since total health also includes spiritual health, naturopathic practitioners encourage individuals to pursue their own personal spiritual development. Naturopathy recognizes the harmonious functioning of all aspects of the individual as being essential to health. The multifactorial nature of health and its challenges require an in-depth personalized and comprehensive approach to amelioration. Naturopathic practitioners encompass the whole person in taking each of these factors into account. Prevention Naturopathic colleges emphasize the study of health as well its various array of challenges. The prevention of these health challenges and the attainment of optimal health in clients are the primary objectives of naturopathy. In practice, these objectives are accomplished through education and the promotion of healthy ways of living. Naturopathic practitioners assess risk factors, heredity and susceptibility, then make appropriate suggestions in partnership with their clients to prevent the potential for the manifestation of health challenges by instituting optimal health. Naturopathy asserts that one cannot be healthy in an unhealthy environment and is committed to the creation of a world in which humanity may thrive. Contact Us Newnan Naturopathic Center 211-K Bullsboro Drive Newnan, Georgia 30263 U.S.A. Telephone: (770) 683-2900 Website: www.newnannaturopathic.com Email: office@newnannaturopathic.com Consultation Hours Sunday: Closed Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: By Appointment Only	Se Habla Español Welcome to the Newnan Naturopathic Center. We are a general family practice wellness facility specializing in comprehensive naturopathic modalities. Our overall natural health philosophy and professional services are founded on many years of experience and training. Each of our practitioners possess extensive backgrounds within their particular field. We look forward to serving the people of Newnan/Coweta, as well as the surrounding areas for many years to come. Please feel free to stop by our office at 211-K Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, Georgia 30263 (Get Map), or contact us via telephone at (770) 683-2900, with any questions that you may have, or to schedule an appointment. CONSULTATION & FEES Naturopathic Consultation * Comprehensive Naturopathic Consultation (90 Minutes) - $125.00 * General Naturopathic Consultation - $50.00 * Follow-Up Naturopathic Consultation - $35.00 LABORATORY / TESTING & FEES Thermal Imaging / Breast Thermography - $75.00 This is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows the examiner to visualize and quantify changes in temperature. A digital infrared imager is used to take pictures which convert the infrared radiation emitted from the surface of the skin into electrical impulses that are visualized in color on a monitor. This visual image graphically maps the body temperature and is referred to as a thermogram. The spectrum of colors indicates an increase or decrease in the amount of infrared radiation being emitted from the body surface. Since the body is very symmetrical with regard to temperature, subtle temperature asymmetry's can be easily identified. Thermography is extremely valuable in reviewing anomalies encompassing the vascular, muscular, neural and skeletal systems. It is used by many women as part of their annual breast health regimen. TESTING: Nutritional - $125.00 / Hormonal - $75.00 / Parasite - $125.00 This modality uses the principles of Applied Kinesilogy to find muscles that tests weak, then attempts to determine why that muscle is not functioning properly. The practitioner will then evaluate and apply the therapy that will best eliminate the muscle weakness and help the client. This is a very comprehensive tool in determining various contributing factors working against health (e.g. food allergies, bacterial and viral manifestations, hormonal imbalances, etc.) Iridology - $75.00 This is the scientific analysis of patterns and structures within the iris of the eye which locates areas and stages of inflammation throughout the body. It reveals body constitution, inherent strengths and weaknesses, health levels, and transitions that take place in a person's body according to their way of life. Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) - $125.00 What is hair tissue mineral analysis? Hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA), is an analytical test which measures the mineral content of the hair. The sampled hair, obtained by cutting the first inch and one-half of growth closest to the scalp at the nape of the neck, is prepared in a licensed clinical laboratory through a series of chemical and high temperature digestive procedures. Testing is then performed using highly sophisticated detection equipment and methods to achieve the most accurate and precise results. Why use the hair? Why not use the blood? Hair is ideal tissue for sampling and testing. First, it can be cut easily and painlessly and can be sent to the lab without special handling requirements. Second, clinical results have shown that a properly obtained sample can give an indication of mineral status and toxic metal accumulation following long term or even acute exposure. A HTMA reveals a unique metabolic world: intracellular activity, which cannot be seen through most other tests. This provides a blueprint of the biochemistry occurring during the period of hair growth and development. Examples: * Thirty to 40 days following an acute exposure, elevated serum levels of lead may be undetectable. This is due to the body removing the lead from the serum as a protective measure and depositing the metal into such tissues as the liver, bones, teeth and hair. * Nutrient loss from the body can become so advanced that severe health conditions can develop without any appreciable changes noted in those same nutrient levels in a blood test. * Symptoms of elemental deficiency can be present long before low levels can be detected in the serum. Hair is used as one of the tissues of choice by the Environmental Protection Agency in determining toxic metal exposure. A 1980 report from the E.P.A. stated that human hair can be effectively used for biological monitoring of the highest priority toxic metals. This report confirmed the findings of other studies in the U.S. and abroad, which concluded that human hair may be a more appropriate tissue than blood or urine for studying community exposure to some trace elements. Why test for minerals? Trace minerals are essential in countless metabolic functions in all phases of the life process. * Zinc is involved in the production, storage and secretion of insulin and is necessary for growth hormones. * Magnesium is required for normal muscular function, especially the heart. A deficiency has been associated with an increased incidence of abnormal heart conditions, anxiety and nervousness. * Potassium is critical for normal nutrient transport into the cell. A deficiency can result in muscular weakness, mild depression and lethargy. * Excess sodium is associated with hypertension, but adequate amounts are required for normal health. Trace elements (minerals) are more important factors in human nutrition than vitamins. The body can manufacture many vitamins, but it cannot produce necessary trace minerals or get rid of many possible excesses. What can cause a mineral imbalance? There are many factors to take into consideration, such as: Diet - Improper diet through high intake of refined and processed foods, alcohol and fad diets can all lead to a chemical imbalance. Even the nutrient content of a "healthy" diet can be inadequate, depending upon the soil in which the food was grown or the method in which it was prepared. Stress - Physical or emotional stress can deplete the body of many nutrients while also reducing the capability to absorb and utilize many nutrients. Medications - Both prescription and over-the-counter medications can deplete the body stores of nutrient minerals and/or increase the levels of toxic metals. These medications include diuretics, antacids, aspirin and oral contraceptives. Pollution - From adolescence through adulthood the average person is continually exposed to a variety of toxic metal sources such as cigarette smoke (cadmium), hair dyes (lead), hydrogenated oils (nickel), anti-perspirants (aluminum), dental amalgams (mercury and cadmium), copper and aluminum cookware and lead-based cosmetics. These are just a few of the hundreds of sources which can contribute to nutrient imbalances and adverse metabolic effects. Nutritional Supplements - Taking incorrect supplements or improper amounts of supplements can produce many vitamin and mineral excesses and/or deficiencies, contributing to an overall biochemical imbalance. Inherited Patterns - A predisposition toward certain mineral imbalances, deficiencies and excesses can be inherited from parents. Can vitamin requirements be determined from a mineral test? Minerals interact not only with each other but also with vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Minerals influence each of these factors, and they, in turn, influence mineral status. Minerals act as enzyme activators, and vitamins are synergistic to minerals as coenzymes. It is extremely rare that a mineral disturbance develops without a corresponding disturbance in the synergistic vitamin(s). It is also rare for a disturbance in the utilization or activity of a vitamin to occur without affecting a synergistic mineral(s). For example, vitamin C affects iron absorption and reduces copper retention. Boron and iron influence the status of vitamin B2. Vitamin B2 affects the relationship between calcium and magnesium. Vitamin B1 enhances sodium retention, B12 enhances iron and cobalt absorption, and vitamin A enhances the utilization of zinc, while antagonizing vitamins D and E. Protein intake will affect zinc status, etc. Therefore, evaluating mineral status provides good clues of vitamin status and requirements.	Nutritional Medicine This modality is the primary foundation of all things effecting health. It encompasses the use of various foods and properly planted, grown, harvested and appropriately manufactured organically-derived nutritional supplements to build, repair and maintain health. The body needs to consume a minimum of ninety nutrients (60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 amino acids and 3 fatty acids) every day in ample proportions. The therapeutic use of foods, diet, and supplementation has always been an integral part of naturopathic medicine. Botanical Medicine This modality is sometimes known as phytotherapy. It a form of medicine which relies on the use of plants, either whole or in the form of prepared extracts and essences. It encompasses both Eastern and Western plants. For thousands of years, plants were a primary source of therapeutic medication for cultures all over the world. Homeopathic Medicine This modality is based on the principle that “like cures like”. In simple words, it means that any substance, which can produce symptoms in a healthy person, can reverse similar symptoms in a person who is sick. This idea is referred to as the “Law of Similars”, and was understood by Aristotle and Hippocrates and mentioned in ancient Hindu manuscripts. Orthomolecular Medicine A form of alternative medicine that aims to prevent and target dis-ease by using specific vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids, trace minerals, electrolytes, and other natural substances. The client's state of health, external or environmental factors and quality of diet are taken into account. The architect of orthomolecular medicine, Nobel Prize laureate Linus Pauling, coined the term in 1968. The aim of orthomolecular medicine is not merely to eliminate dis-ease, but to aim for optimum health. Ayurvedic Medicine This is the healing science from India. It has been practiced for over 5,000 years by millions of individuals to assist the body in journeying back to optimal health. It provides holistic understanding and healing to people on all levels: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Lifestyle Counseling Naturopathic practitioners are committed to the education and guidance of their clients in making positive changes to various aspects of their lifestyle that may be inhibiting optimal health. Naturopathic lifestyle counseling takes into consideration where you are in your health journey and what you wish to achieve. By evaluating the environmental, mental, emotional and physical aspects of your life, the naturopath can help you make choices which will enhance your well-being and reduce stress levels. Hydrotherapy There is a physiological basis to hydrotherapy. Cold is stimulating, and it causes superficial blood vessels to constrict, shunting the blood to internal organs. Hot water is relaxing, causes blood vessels to dilate, and removes wastes from body tissues. Alternating hot can cold water also improves elimination, decreases inflammation, and stimulates circulation.
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