Weight Loss

Natural Weight Loss in Ottawa

The program entitles you to a 60 minute consultation to help you to create a unique “food-based” nutrition program with individualized dietary guidelines based on your needs which help you achieve optimal weight naturally.

While the goal of most people entering this program is weight loss, I strive to guide people to achieve balance in body, mind and spirit in an attempt to achieve optimal health.

Additional Testing:

• Blood Work to Assess Internal Body Function, “Metabolism”
• Includes liver function, kidney function, inflammatory markers, cholesterol levels, basic thyroid function, iron levels, electrolytes, blood type
• Food intolerance testing to address food contributing to weight gain and inflammation
• Hormone testing to test for underlying hormone imbalances contributing to weight gain

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine focuses on the prevention of disease. Naturopathic doctors are licensed health care professionals whose four-year program of study parallels that of medical doctors. If you are interested in treating the symptoms and taking steps to be preventative about your health, including weight loss, then let’s talk. I can help.

What does Naturopathy Treat?

Naturopaths are trained in seven modes of treatment including…

Clinical Nutrition, which focuses on the fuel you are putting into your body and how nutrition is affecting your energy.

Botanical Medicine, which is based on the use of plants or plant extracts that may be eaten or applied to the skin. Since ancient times, herbal medicine has been used by many different cultures throughout the world to treat illness and to assist bodily functions.

Chinese Medicine including the use of herbs, acupuncture and acupressure methodologies.

Homeopathic Medicine which focuses on strengthening the bodies natural immune system.

Physical Medicine which may include spinal manipulations, ultrasounds and exercise therapy.

Lifestyle Counselling, which focusses on the external pressures which may be manifesting themselves in the form of stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, menopause, fertility or pregnancy issues, hormone imbalance, weight gain and weight loss, allergies or food sensitivities.

Ottawa’s Favourite Naturopath

A Naturopath is trained to treat the whole person, as opposed to just the “illness.” They often spot the underlying factors of an issue and help you adjust them. Dr. Carolyn Mercer, Naturopathic Doctor, is amongst the best Naturopaths in Ottawa Ontario. You don’t need to suffer alone. Get the ancient wisdom of naturopathic medicine working for you. 613 656 0987

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