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Therapies and Treatments

Kelowna Naturopathic Clinic (KNC) offers an extensive diversity of traditional, progressive and interventional complementary naturopathic treatment services. Patients can expect an effective blend of core, science based, naturopathic modalities along with contemporary, specialized procedures.

Our primary goal is to provide safe and effective therapy, so that patients can achieve their highest health potential. We continually strive to improve, update and modify our therapeutic strategies in order to reach this goal.

The following is a list of the many, but not all, treatment services available at KNC. If referral to other health care professionals or clinics for adjunctive care is deemed appropriate and in your best interest, it shall also be recommended.


arrowADVANCED PHYSICAL THERAPIES
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We at Kelowna Naturopathic Clinic (KNC) provide a group of effective, non-invasive modalities that are administered without the need for needles.

 

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arrowALLERGY THERAPIES
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An allergy is an exaggerated or abnormal reaction to a substance or physical state harmless to most other people.

 

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arrowANTI-AGING PROGRAMS

 

The purpose of Anti-Aging medicine is to slow down or reverse the degenerative, physiological effects of aging.

 

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arrowAUTOIMMUNE DISEASES

 

In the last two decades, the significance of the immune system and its role in disease has become more apparent.

 

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arrowBEE VENOM / APITHERAPY

 

Apitherapy is the medicinal use of honey bee products, including honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly and bee venom.

 

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arrowBOTANICAL MEDICINE

 

Botanical medicine, also called herbal medicine or phytotherapy, is the use of plants for their therapeutic or medicine value and is the oldest form of health care known to mankind.

 

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arrowCANCER TREATMENT

 

Kelowna Naturopathic Clinic has a long history of providing progressive complementary natural treatment for this condition.

 

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arrowCHELATION THERAPY

 

The ultimate effect of chelation therapy is to restore the health of the arteries.

 

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arrowCHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT

 

Everybody at one time or an other has had a painful experience; whether that be sports related, a motor vehicle accident, chronic headaches, or some underlying disease.

 

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arrowCHRONIC FATIGUE / FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME

 

Fibromyalgia(FM) is defined as chronic, achy pain and stiffness in soft tissue muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by incapacitating fatigue and problems with concentration and short-term memory.

 

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arrowCLINICAL NUTRITION

 

The therapeutic use of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and food products is what clinical nutrition is all about.

 

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arrowCOUNSELLING / LIFE STYLE MANAGEMENT

 

Core to good medical practice and results is open communication between doctor and patient.

 

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arrowDEXTOXIFICATION PROTOCOLS

 

A toxin is basically any substance that creates irritating and/or harmful effects in the body; stressing and undermining one's biochemical health and organ function.

 

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arrowDIET THERAPY

 

Diet therapy is the therapeutic use of foods and food plans to assist the body in achieving better health or to treat a patient's medical condition.

 

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arrowHOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE

 

Homeopathy is a medical system over 200 years old that utilizes microdoses of substances from the plant, mineral or animal kingdom to stimulate a person's natural healing response.

 

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arrowHYDROGEN PEROXIDE THERAPY

 

This compound has many different functions including hormone regulation, anti-microbial, cellular energy production, and immune system support. Diseases of the heart and circulation, lung disorders, infectious problems, immune disorders, cancer, and neurological conditions, all maybe helped with hydrogen peroxide.

 

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arrow INFECTIOUS DISEASE MANAGEMENT

 

At KNC a mixture of traditional & progressive therapies are used to address the conditions of HIV, Hepatitis B & C, Herpes, antibiotic resistant bacteria and virulent strains of cold/flu viruses.

 

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arrowINSULIN POTENTIATION THERAPY

 

Used as a treatment for cancer, viral disease and a variety of neurodegenerative conditions, IPT utilizes the hormone insulin, followed by glucose, in conjunction with the appropriate disease specific medications.

 

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arrowIONIZED OXYGEN THERAPY

 

This therapy, which has been used extensively in Europe, has been shown to improve microcirculation, oxygen dynamics, reduces pain and inflammation, regulates the pH values of the body and improves the general health of patients.

 

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arrowMYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT RELEASE

 

Fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, TMJ syndrome, sciatica, and back pain are a few conditions that often respond well to this therapy.

 

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arrowNATURAL CHEMOTHERAPY AGENTS

 

Although conventional medicine offers a wide variety of effective chemotherapeutic drugs, some patients seek more naturally occurring compounds for their cancer treatment.

 

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arrowNATURAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

 

Many menstrual, menopausal, aging, musculoskeletal and mental health disorders benefit from natural hormone treatment.

 

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arrowNEURAL THERAPY

 

Neural Therapy began in Germany in the 1940's and is a gentle healing system for chronic pain and illness.

 

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arrowOXYGEN / OXIDATIVE MEDICINE

 

These treatments are effective for a variety of health conditions such as infections, allergies, chronic fatigue, circulation disorders, autoimmune disease, cancer, chronic pain and most digestive illnesses.

 

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arrowOZONE THERAPY

 

The immune system is very susceptible to Ozone Therapy and varying concentrations of O3 can either stimulate, moderate or suppress the body's defense mechanisms. Such effects are beneficial in autoimmune, cancer, and infectious diseases.

 

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arrowPARENTERAL THERAPY

 

Parenteral Therapies benefit a variety of severe infectious, inflammatory and pain producing conditions.

 

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arrowPHENOLIC THERAPY

 

For over 13 years, KNC has tested and treated thousands of patients with phenolic therapy. Hormone imbalances, mood disorders, and allergies are a few examples where phenolic therapy is extremely beneficial.

 

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arrowPHOTO-OXIDATION THERAPY

 

Photo-Oxidation therapy leads to increased circulation, anti-inflammatory effects, immune system modulation, anti-infection properties, anti-cancer effects and overall detoxification. Viral infections, chronic fatigue, asthma, cancer, diabetes, arthritis and skin ulcers all respond well to this modality.

 

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arrowPROLOTHERAPY

 

Prolotherapy is a technique for treating laxity and chronic pain around the joints, tendons, bursae and ligaments of the neck, back or extremities.

 

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arrowPSORIASIS AND FUMARIC ACID THERAPY

 

Psoriasis in a non-contagious, chronic skin disease that appears in different forms and varying levels of severity. Fumaric Acid Therapy is an excellent psoriasis treatment that is both safe and effective when utilized correctly.

 

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arrowSCAR THERAPY

 

Although difficult for many people to understand, scar tissue is a significant cause of chronic illness and if treated correctly, often yields "alot of mileage" toward health recovery.

 

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arrowSINGLET OXYGEN THERAPY / ACTIVATED AIR TREATMENT

 

A variety of illnesses can be treated with this therapy such as asthma, emphysema, heart conditions, neurological diseases, various bowel disorders, allergy, arthritis, and cancer.

 

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arrowWEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS

 

Proper eating habits with regular, appropriate physical activity with a enhanced metabolic rate are all necessary aspects to achieving ideal body weight.

 

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arrowWHOLE BODY INFRARED HYPERTHERMIA THERAPY

 

Hyperthermia is heat treatment, which in a variety of forms, has been used in medicine for thousands of years. In all hyperthermia methods, the temperature of the tissue/body is elevated artificially with the aim of receiving therapeutic benefits.

 

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arrowWOMEN'S HEALTH

 

At Kelowna Naturopathic Clinic (KNC) we offer a group of diagnostic and therapeutic services specially to meet the needs of our female patients.

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Natural Hormone Treatment

With all of the controversy surrounding conventional HRT, many women are seeking safer alternatives. At KNC, we have been promoting and utilizing naturopathic alternatives for a long time and can provide a solution.
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Chronic Pain

If you suffer from chronic pain, KNC specializes in a wide variety of safe, effective and progressive therapies.
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Cold & Flu Treatment

If "the bug" has gotten a hold of you, KNC has some effective antiviral and immune stimulating therapies. From a variety of oral medications to “the bigger guns” like intravenous Hydrogen Peroxide, Ozone Therapy, Photo-Oxidation, high dose Vitamin C, Myer’s cocktail infusions and Whole Body Hyperthermia, most respiratory viral infections can be seriously helped.

Healthy Salt?

KNC sells Celtic Sea Salt, which is harvested from pristine coastal regions of France. Hand raked, unprocessed, third party certified to be free from pesticides, herbicides and harmful chemical and contains over 80 different minerals, Celtic Sea Salt is wonderful tasting. Once you try it, regular salt may never be used again.

Kamut Grain

Kamut grain is an ancient relative of durum wheat. It contains 20-40 % of more protein, and is higher in fats, amino acids, vitamin and mineral content than regular wheat. It can be purchased as flour for baking or in premade products like bread, pasta, crackers, etc. Kamut is an excellent alternative for those with wheat sensitivities.

Grapeseed Oil

Grape seed oil (GSO) is an ideal cooking, frying and baking oil. Due to its high smoke point, approximately 320 degrees F, GSO will not smoke, burn or splatter like other cooking oils. GSO is high in Vitamin E, linoleic acid and proanthocyanidins: all necessary compounds for heart disease prevention.

Ozone Therapy

The medical use of ozone dates back to the early 1900's. Applicable in viral diseases, cardiovascular problems, inflammatory conditions and immune disturbances, ozone therapy is a multifaceted and safe modality. KNC is one of few clinics in Canada providing this treatment.
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Suffering from Psoriasis?

If you are frustrated with the conventional approach for the treatment of psoriasis, perhaps you should consider a different one. At KNC, we have incorporated traditional naturopathic psoriasis therapies with European Fumaric Acid therapy for the treatment of this chronic skin condition.
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Our Clinic Pharmacy

With so much variety and choice out there in regards to vitamins, herbs and supplements, many are confused about what to buy and take. At KNC, our pharmacy only stocks what we believe to be the highest quality products available for prescription and non-prescription purposes. We provide physician directed advice and supervision. Proper scientific usage and dosing and conventional drug interactions are constantly monitored. Why take chances, ask the experts at KNC.

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