What is Naturopathic Mental Health?
Naturopathic medicine focuses on treating the root causes of illness. Naturopathic mental health care includes medication, and also offers a more integrative and holistic approach to depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and other mental health concerns.
Dr. Christensen is trained in psychiatric medication prescribing, and also employs all of the following to help his patients.
Nutritional Counseling: Emphasizing the role of diet in mental health and addressing nutritional imbalances that may contribute to mental health issues.
Herbal Medicine: Using plant-based remedies and herbal supplements to support mental well-being. Some herbs are believed to have calming or mood-enhancing properties.
Lifestyle Modifications: Recommending lifestyle changes, such as exercise, stress management, and sleep hygiene, as these factors play a crucial role in mental health.
Mind-Body Techniques: Incorporating practices like meditation, yoga, and mindfulness to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Supplements: Recommending specific vitamins, minerals, and other supplements that are thought to support mental health.
Detoxification: Addressing potential sources of toxicity in the body that may contribute to mental health issues.
You can read more about Dr. Christensen’s approach here.
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