Naturopathic Pediatric Care
Our children are our livelihood. They are our future. Unfortunately, they are under increasing pressure: toxic chemicals in their toys and clothing, additives and artificial colorings in foods, constant exposure to media showing violence and suffering, and less energy devoted to playing outside. These stresses make it difficult for a child to function at optimal health, which results in decreased immunity, irritability, poor concentration, and many other symptoms.
Naturopathic medicine accomplishes amazing things in adults and can also be used for children’s health. While conventional medicine focuses on treating symptoms of an illness or disease, naturopathic medicine will determine and treat the cause and work to prevent future illness. Children have an amazing ability to heal, and a Naturopathic Physician can use natural therapies to provide treatment that is individualized and non-toxic to optimize your child’s health.
For more information see the Pediatrics page and read the Meet & Greet Interview with Dr. Arika
To schedule your free 15 minute Meet & Greet or to make an appointment for your child, call 206.938.1393
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Naturopathic Women’s Health Care
Women often experience chronic conditions that become a ‘normal’ part of daily life. While the conventional treatments for these conditions treat symptoms and can include birth control pills, prescription drugs, and invasive surgery, Naturopathic treatments focus on addressing the cause. Dr. Arika is passionate about Women’s healthcare, and feels too many women suffer when they shouldn’t have to.
Balance is often a part of finding solutions to women’s health, and Dr. Arika uses this idea when designing individualized treatment plans. Treatment will encourage women to take an active role in their healthcare, and balance can become freedom from suffering.
To see an example of conditions that Dr. Arika can treat, and to learn more about an Naturopathic approach to Women’s health, visit the Women’s Health page.
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Breast is Best!
Milk from a baby’s mother provides the perfect ingredients to support a strong, healthy, and growing baby. Mother’s milk is food that’s made to order and ready to go. Breastfeeding is not only healthy for baby, but it provides significant benefits to the mother as well as for the environment. In addition to helping mom lose the baby weight, breastfeeding her baby helps reduce her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. The environmental benefit of breastfeeding comes from the useful feature of mom carrying the milk: no packaging, no energy used to heat, and no waste.
The art of breastfeeding seems like it should be natural and immediately easy for mother and baby, but many women struggle to nurse their babies especially in the early days. Breastfeeding help can be very valuable during this time. Dr. Arika specializes in this type of support and has helped many women through these challenging times.
If you or someone you know needs help with breastfeeding or problems related to lactation call 206.938.1393 to schedule an appointment. See the Breastfeeding and Lactation Support page for more information.
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