Naturopathic Medicine

24 Habits To Turn Eco-Anxiety Into Eco-Conscious

I recently saw the term “eco-anxiety” and I haven’t related this much to a word in a very long time. It is a term that describes “feeling overwhelmed with the existential challenge of climate change”. One of my favourite quotes from this year is:

“We have two homes: the Earth and our bodies. Take care of them”

Luckily, my training and journey of personal growth has taught me that when faced with the fear of the unknown, first acknowledge what you’re feeling and allow yourself to feel it, and then channel those emotions into something meaningful. That’s when I reminded myself that although I am feeling helpless at the moment, I should focus on what I can control – which are adopting lifestyle behaviours, habits, and mindset that can contribute to a livable Earth for the children of today and tomorrow. That’s when I decided to take action, and share it with others so that hopefully they can be inspired to do the same. 

Imagine what we can do together. The past cannot be changed, but our future can. 

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By Dr. Priscilla Tang, Naturopathic Doctor, ago

“But what IS a naturopathic doctor, really?”

The beautiful (and sometimes frustrating) thing about naturopathic medicine is that each naturopathic doctor (ND) practices differently, so it can be difficult to know what to expect. You can go to 10 different NDs, each with a different way of treating and approaching care, and they can all be effective. This because naturopathic medicine is based on individualized treatment, and while NDs are all trained in a variety of modalities (herbal medicine, homeopathy, Traditional Chinese medicine, etc), each ND has a different experience with each one.

Another confusing aspect is that naturopathic medicine is not regulated everywhere. In Canada, the term “naturopathic doctor” is protected by law only in Ontario and British Columbia. This means that if you find a registered ND in either of these two provinces, you can be sure they have the proper education, passed all their licensing exams, and are governed by a regulatory body that helps to protect the public.

So… when I get asked “what is naturopathic medicine?”, my response is always “Good question.”

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By Dr. Priscilla Tang, Naturopathic Doctor, ago