While naturopathic medicine places emphasis on prevention, we
are able to treat many, if not most, already existing common
medical problems with naturopathic therapeutic modalities. The
conditions listed below all respond well to our naturopathic
approach. If you do not see your condition here, it does not mean
that we cannot help you. Please contact us at the Natural Wellness
Center to learn if Dr. Ferchoff has insight into possible treatments for your
condition.
Allergies: Both
environmental and food allergies. Services include allergy
testing, natural botanical and homeopathic treatments, allergy
reduction environmental education, elimination and rotation diets,
and immune reactivity modulation. If required, we refer out for
dermal allergy testing, Namburipad allergy elimination technique (NAET),
allergy desensitization shots, and low dose allergen (LDA)
Therapy.
Alopecia (Hair Loss):
Male pattern baldness, stress-induced alopecia, hypothyroid
allopecia. Typical regimens involve Mesotherapy injections
and correcting underlying metabolic and/ or hormonal imbalances.
Autoimmune Disorders:
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma,
Sjogren’s disease, Addison’s disease, and others.
Cardiovascular Disease:
Including hypertension, high cholesterol, heart
arrhythmias, pre-stroke conditions, atherosclerosis, angina,
peripheral arterial disease, and venous insufficiency. Treatments
almost always involve dietary modifications, some kind of exercise
regimen and a nutritional supplement regimen. Severe cases need to
be co-managed with a cardiologist. We are willing to work with
patients who are also currently on allopathic medications.
Dermatological Disorders:
Acne, eczema, warts, spider vein removal (sclerotherapy),
mole removal, skin tag removal, cyst removal, scar injections
(neural therapy), cellulite treatment with
Mesotherapy, skin infections such as impetigo, ringworm, jock
itch, athlete’s foot and fungal infections of the nails.
Digestive Disorders:
Including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal dysbiosis
(gut microflora imbalances or intestinal candida overgrowth),
ulcerative colitis, food allergies, peptic ulcers, pancreatic
enzyme insufficiency, gall bladder irritation (cholecystitis),
small gallstones (cholelithiasis), hepatitis, liver congestion or
fatty liver (non-alcoholic steatic hepatitis), Celiac disease,
Crohn’s disease, diverticulosis or diverticulitis. Treatments may
include dietary modification, allergy testing, immune modulation,
herbal and homeopathic remedies.
Endocrine (Hormonal
Disorders): Including Type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism,
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Subacute thyroiditis, Wilson’s thyroid
syndrome, under- or overactive adrenal gland, premenstrual
syndrome (PMS), menopausal symptoms, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Menopausal treatments can include both herbs and bio-identical
hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
Environmental Disorders:
Heavy metal toxicity (HMT), chemical sensitivity,
post-chemical exposure rehabilitation, poor liver enzyme function
(cytochrome P450).
Genitourinary Disorders:
Chronic and acute urinary tract infections, kidney stone
prevention, chronic renal failure (usually co-managed with an
urologist), benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs), prostatitis, interstitial cystitis.
Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose &
Throat: Sinusitis, ear infections, chronic glandular
enlargements, chronic sore throat, macular degeneration.
Immune System Disorders:
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), poor immunity, allergies,
chronic infections.
Men’s Health: Prostate
disorders, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular health, chelation
therapy, low libido, life-extension hormone replacement
(testosterone, DHEA, growth hormone). We can also provide natural
support for prostate cancer treatment and prevention.
Metabolic Disorders:
Metabolic syndrome, obesity,
Lipotherapy spot fat reduction for aesthetic improvements.
Musculoskeletal Disorders:
Fibromyalgia, sprains, strains, tendonitis, sports
injuries, car accident rehabilitation, muscle spasms, herniated
discs, osteoarthritis, gout.
Neurological Conditions:
Parkinson’s disease, depression, seasonal affective
disorder (SAD), sciatica, diabetic neuropathy, thoracic outlet
syndrome, and other neuropathies.
Pediatrics: Food
allergies, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eczema, asthma, colds, flu,
and chronic diarrhea.
Women’s Health:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), fibrocystic breasts, breast
cancer prevention, hypothyroidism, menopausal care, premenstrual
syndrome (PMS), depression, fibroids (if small), estrogen
dominance, libido issues, cervical dysplasia, weight loss, spot
fat reduction, natural face lifts, cellulite treatment. We also
provide natural supportive care for breast cancer.
