An allergy is an abnormal reaction of your immune system to a substance or chemical that is harmless to most people. Allergies can be both airborne or foodborne and extreme in some cases.

• Genetics and family history
• Prenatal exposure to a virus, drugs, radiation or chemicals
• Toxic exposures (pesticides, cleaning products, environmental pollutants, beauty products)
• Seasonal allergies (ragweed, birch pollen)
• Early weaning
• Genetically modified foods
• Stress
• Poor diet
• Weak immune system
• Poor digestive function
• Over-consumption of particular foods (often gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, or corn)
• Prescription drugs (such as cortisone)

Naturopathic treatment may be highly effective for treating allergies. Your Naturopathic Doctor (ND) will examine all aspects of your health history, and may help treat the cause of your allergies and may alleviate your symptoms using:

• Nutritional Counselling & Diet Modification
• Immune & Adrenal Support
• Digestive Support
• Stress Reduction
• Lifestyle Modifications

Naturopathic medical treatments may be used to help address the effects of anxiety and depression. Treatment may include herbal remedies and supplements, lifestyle and nutrition programs that support overall health and wellness, and other forms of natural therapy. Naturopathic doctors can recommend therapies that may also be used with conventional medications.

Naturopathic doctors may help treat arthritis and other joint conditions with prescription-free pain relief and rehabilitation. Therapies such as acupuncture and herbal and nutritional medicine can provide safe and effective treatment for arthritis.

Your intern and supervisor are trained to treat a variety of health concerns and will work with you to promote your child’s physical, mental and emotional development. In today’s fast-paced life, children and teens face challenges of peer pressure, poor nutritional options, inactive lifestyles and many other daily stressors.

• Diaper rash, colic, teething, weaning
• Fevers and frequent respiratory infections
• Allergies, ear infections, recurrent colds and flu, asthma
• Skin conditions, digestive problems and food sensitivities
• Stress, sleep problems
• Behavioural issues, anxiety, depression
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD
• Weight management

• Prenatal and postpartum care, including breastfeeding advice for parents
• Nutritional and lifestyle counselling for infants, children, teenagers and their families
• Guidance to help you consider healthy parenting solutions

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are complex medical conditions that are often misdiagnosed and misunderstood.

• Improve energy, well-being and overall quality of health
• Enhance the quality of sleep
• Decrease pain and discomfort
• Improve cognitive and physical function
• Balance the body’s immune system
• Support mind, body, and spirit in the healing process
• Integrate with other health-care professionals to provide the most comprehensive approach

Insomnia is one of the more common health issues seen by conventional medical doctors and naturopathic doctors. Our interns and naturopathic doctors will assess your sleep issues and suggest practical solutions.

A balanced state of mental health is more than the absence of symptoms associated with mental illness. It includes the ability to regulate one’s psychological challenges. Patients learn how to cope effectively with stressors, as well as how to increase physiological and psychological resilience to adverse events. The Peel Naturopathic Clinic helps patients achieve optimal mental health through naturopathic medicine.

Our naturopathic doctors help patients with mental health challenges by identifying underlying triggers and factors that may be influencing or exacerbating psychological distress.

Some common underlying factors include insufficient micronutrient intake, suboptimal lifestyle habits, use or abuse of substances, side effects from prescription drugs, and other medical conditions and diseases.

We identify treatments and supports that may improve a patient’s capacity to handle stress. Naturopathic treatment options include nutritional supplementation, dietary and lifestyle modifications, and botanical medicines, among others.

Naturopathic doctors can help address a range of sexual and reproductive health concerns, including:

• Menstrual issues
• Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
• Sexual concerns
• Prostate enlargement
• Prevention of breast, gynecological, and urological cancers.