Dr. Brewster Scott, ND, R.TCM.P
Naturopathic Medicine and Chinese Medicine in the Cowichan Valley

Naturopathic Medicine is a discipline that uses a diverse array of drug-less therapies to acheive positive results for the health of a patient.  These therapies include:

 

Nutrition​ and Supplementation

 

A balanced diet is incredibly important for maintaining health and preventing disease.   A proper diet is a cornerstone of any health regime.

 

In addition, a poor diet when you are sick can hinder your recovery.  The food that we eat is filled with incredibly powerful agents to maintain our health.  Many vegetables and fruits are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals necessary for our survival and thriving. Therapeutic diet recommendations can help you access to the necessary vitamins and substances for your best health, however, often food is not enough. Sometimes , in order to come back into balance, the body needs doses of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that cannot be reasonably taken in by diet modification alone.  In addition, when certain medications are taken, sometimes the body is depleted of important nutrients in the body.  This is where supplementation becomes very important.

 

Herbal Medicine

 

Herbal medicine involves the ingestion of herbs in a pill, tincture or tea form.  Herbs have been shown to have a wide range of effects on the body.  As a discipline, herbal medicine is often used to:

- Provide you with more energy

- help you cope with stress

- increase your focus and memory

- help you sleep

- boost your immune system

- help fight off colds and flus

- help deal with allergies

- help maintain your overall health

- help treat stomach and intestinal concerns

- boost your metabolism

- help with menopausal symptoms 

 

Acupuncture

 

Acupuncture is a traditional medicine still widely practised in China today.   It involves the insertion of very thin, very small needles into the body for an average period of 20 to 60 minutes.  It is gaining popularity in North America, and has been documented to be useful in the treatment of pain, mental-emotional imbalances, post-stroke, drug detoxification, and smoking cessation amongst others.

 

Homeopathy

 

Homeopathy is a system of medicine that uses very small amounts of substances to affect the body.  Because the quantity of substance in homeopathy is so low, it has not been shown to interact with other medications you might be taking.  Homeopathy is often used to improve sleep, increase overall physical and mental wellbeing, reduce pain, combat allergies, and combat colds and flus.

 

Homeopathy is particularly useful for children as it is considered safe to use in children, pregnancy and breast-feeding.

 

Musculoskeletal Manipulation

 

Musculoskeletal manipulation involves the adjustment of muscles and or bones in your body to come to better alignment, release tension and provide better energy flow throughout the body.  It is often used to relieve muscles tension, pain, reduce restrictions in movement and increase the feeling of physical wellbeing.