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The most effective Health / Preventative Program for you, is based on the following:
Diagnostic Services
- Allergy Testing (Foods and Inhalants)
- Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis - for body composition
- Biological Terrain Testing
- Blood Typing
- Oxidative Stress Testing
- Complete Blood Work-Up
- Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA)
- Hair Mineral Analysis (mineral and heavy metal assessment)
- Heavy Metal Testing - urinary
- Hormone Testing
- Adrenal Stress Testing
- Bone Health Test
- Amino Acid Testing
- Essential Fatty Acid Testing
- Urinalysis
- Autonomic Response Testing (A.R.T.)
Botanical Medicine
Many of today's synthetic pharmaceutical drugs on the market today originated from plants. Plants have incredible healing benefits that are found in the form of tinctures, teas and salves. Used correctly, considering all possible interactions with medications and supplements, botanicals may be used for the treatment of almost any condition.
Homeopathy
Founded in the late 18th Century by German Physician Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopathy stimulates the individual's internal healing process with minute dilutions of natural substances derived from plants, minerals and animals. Based on the principle of "like cures like", these remedies specifically match the different patterns of illness on the physical, mental and emotional state of the patient.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (with Acupuncture)
A 5000 year old medical system, based on the belief that health is determined by the balanced flow of vital energy (qi) through the meridians within the body. Assessment of the pulses, tongue and other physical exams lead to a diagnosis of the state of harmony of the organs and vital systems of the body. Imbalances are treated using herbs, acupuncture and dietary modification.
Nutritional Medicine 
Food as medicine is the key underlying principle in natural health treatment. Since most fresh foods today are grown in nutrient depleted soils, research shows that we are depleted in nutrients, as well. Simple changes to the diet can have a major impact on the treatment and prevention of chronic disease. A healthy diet is fundamental to any health and wellness treatment plan. Single and combination vitamins and minerals are used to treat specific conditions.
"Let food be your medicine and let medicine be your food" - Hippocrates
Hydrotherapy
An effective treatment using water to treat conditions, ranging from flu and stress to muscle aches and arthritis.
Physical Medicine
Naturopathic Physicians, as well as chiropractors, are licensed to use spinal manipulations (adjustments) within their scope of practice. Stress, poor posture, poor nutrition, injury and pain will affect the musculoskeletal system, leading to imbalances of the nervous system, and the rest of the body and its organs. Soft tissue and general structural manipulation are aimed to address subluxations or joint disturbances that result in misalignment of the spine or extremity.
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)
Frequency Specific Microcurrent is an exciting new way of treating many conditions using specific frequencies and micro amperage current, especially for nerve and muscle pain. There are hundreds of practitioners in the US, Australia and Canada using FSM to create miraculous changes in patients to reduce pain and improve health. At times, FSM produces immediate dramatic changes in tissue that make it an indispensable tool in treating pain and many other health concerns, such as detoxification and improving the functionality of specific organs and tissues.
Intravenous Nutrient Therapies
Intravenous and injection of naturopathic medicaments is a safe and effective way to enhance their therapeutic response. Giving substances this way allows direct access to the bloodstream, particularly necessary for individuals whose absorptive ability of the gastrointestinal tract is limited or impaired. I.V. therapy enables one to deliver higher concentrations of medicines, which otherwise may not be able to be achieved by oral means. Many conditions are treated this way: infectious diseases (i.e. mononucleosis, influenza, herpes), asthma, migraine headaches, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, acute and chronic gastrointestinal illnesses, cancer, anxiety, depression, neurological conditions, toxicity, vitamin-mineral deficiencies to name a few. The formulations consist of homeopathics, botanicals, amino acids, vitamins, minerals or trace-elements.
Neural Therapy
 Neural Therapy originated in Germany in the 1940's and is a gentle way to treat chronic pain and illness. It is based on the theory that dysfunction of the involuntary (autonomic) nervous system can lead to circulatory, lymphatic, electrical, hormonal and biochemical changes in tissues and organs. A neural therapy injection can often instantly and lastingly remove long-standing illness and pain by "resetting" the tissue and eliminating the dysfunction or "intereference field". Many conditions benefit from neural therapy such as headaches, tinnitus, sinusitis, whiplash, liver and gallbladder disease, joint and nerve pain, asthma, gynecological illness and thyroid disease.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy originated in the 1940's and is proven to be a very effective technique for treating laxity and chronic pain around the joints, tendons, bursae and ligaments of the neck, back or extremities. Prolotherapy is an excellent alternative to the temporary effects of corticosteroid (Cortisone) injections or surgery. A variety of musculoskeletal conditions are treatable by prolotherapy, including but not limited to: whiplash injuries, sporting injuries, rotator cuff shoulder injuries, tennis elbow, knee and hip problems, ankle sprains, TMJ or jaw dysfunction, chronic low back pain and "sciatica".
Dr. Sraw is one of the very few practitioners
offering Prolotherapy on Vancouver Island!
 Chelation Therapy is the process involving the use of chelating agents to detoxify the body of heavy metals. A host of chelating agents are available such as EDTA, DMPS, DMSA, sodium alginate, cilantro, chlorella, some amino acids and high dose vitamin C. Heavy metals, such as lead, mercury, arsenic, aluminum, cadmium accumulate within the body, commonly, within blood vessels, which lead to the formation of plaques within these vessels. As a result, conditions known as arteriosclerosis or atheroscerlosis occur. Since the removal of heavy metals will improve cardiovascular health, it is far safer and much less expensive than surgical treatment from atherosclerosis. Chelation Therapy may eliminate the need for bypass surgery and is equally valid when used as a preventative treatment. This therapy has been well documented to help the following: arterio/atherosclerosis, other cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's, memory loss or Multiple Sclerosis.
- Skin Disorders
- Allergies
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Gastrointestinal
- Endocrine
- Genitourinary
- Immunological
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Neurological
- Mental / Emotional
- Stress Related and Management
- Paediatric Health
- Geriatric Health
- Weight Management
- Addiction
- Musculoskeletal (acute, chronic pain)
First Line Therapy
A 12 week program empowering patients to redeem their health and maximize vitality (reduce cholesterol, blood sugars, weight loss).
Natural Weight Management
Lose weight in a healthful manner by starting with a plan that is specific for your health needs.
Prolo Your Pain Away
A program aimed at eliminating pain using an individual specific treatment plan consisting of prolotherapy, neural therapy, frequency specific microcurrent, acupuncture and / or general structural manipulation.
Smoking Cessation
Ready to make the change to a smoke free life? This 5 week program aims to make one of the most important transitions of your life with comfort and ease!
Detoxification
Unlike a one-size fits all approach to detoxing or cleansing, Dr. Sraw offers specific detoxification programs based on your unique health history, genetic predisposition and toxin exposure.
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