Lexington Natural Health Center in Lexington, MA | Alternative medicine

Lexington Natural Health Center

Over the years we have successfully helped thousands of people with a variety of health problems including those unresolved by conventional medicine.
We take pride in treating our patients as one of our family.
Every person who comes to the Lexington Natural Center is treated as an individual. Treatment plans constructed by our licensed naturopathic doctors, Dr. Belanger and Dr. Braga, are holistic, i.e they address the whole person and they are always based on the latest scientific information. Our treatments are also tailored specifically to the patient and may include alternative therapies such as diet and lifestyle changes, vitamins, minerals, herbal medicine, homeopathy and/or other orthomolecular medicines.
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is another title for what you may call Alternative or Complementary Medicine. It is a profession of health care which emphasizes prevention, treatment and the promotion of optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and modalities which address the whole person and the body’s inherent healing abilities. The principles of Naturopathic Medicine focus on identifying and treating the cause of an illness, rather than eliminating or suppressing symptoms. Therapeutic modalities which cause harmful side effects are avoided and the least force necessary is used to diagnose and treat an illness.
What is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND)?
A Naturopathic doctor is a doctor who is an expert in complementary medicines such as herbal medicine, nutritional science, naturopathic physical medicine, environmental medicine and homeopathy.
Is naturopathic medicines safe?
Naturopathic medicines are very safe if used under the proper supervision of a licensed naturopathic doctor who is well trained in both traditional applications and scientific literature. Many adverse effects from dietary supplements occur in people who are treating themselves or in people seeing unqualified healthcare practitioners. Adverse effects often occur in people, for example, who are taking more than the recommended amount or who are on a drug or have a condition which negatively interacts with a dietary supplement. A naturopathic doctor from a 4-year accredited naturopathic medical school has had extensive training in prescribing dietary supplements and knows how to properly monitor a patient for any adverse effects.

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