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What Can a Naturopathic Physician Do for You?

Naturopathic physicians combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Steeped in traditional healing methods, principles and practices, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. By using protocols that minimize the risk of harm, naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body/mind’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healthy internal and external environment.

Naturopathic physicians treat all medical conditions and can provide both individual and family health care. Among the most common ailments treated are cancer, allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, obesity, respiratory conditions, heart disease, menopause, and fatigue. Naturopathic physicians can perform minor surgeries, such as removing cysts or stitching up superficial wounds. However, they do not practice major surgery. Naturopathic physicians are trained to utilize prescription drugs when necessary, although the emphasis of naturopathic medicine is the use of natural healing agents.

Your First Visit

A naturopathic physician will take time with you. During your first appointment, your doctor will take your health history, find out about your diet, lifestyle, stress levels, and discuss why you’re there. He or she may perform an examination and order diagnostic tests. Naturopathic physicians keep themselves up-to-date on the latest scientific research and incorporate this evidence into their treatments. The naturopathic physician will work with you to set up a customized health management strategy. If necessary, your doctor will refer you to other healthcare practitioners.

A first visit with a patient is usually scheduled for one hour and follow-up visits range from 5 to 60 minutes, although they are generally about 30 minutes. Naturopathic physicians need sufficient time to ask questions and understand the patient’s health goals. Besides taking the time to carefully and fully assess a patient’s root problem, naturopathic physicians speak and understand the language of conventional medicine. They can diagnose the way medical doctors do—yet, they bring to the patient a whole new arsenal of treatments and insights. Instead of waiting for a disease to emerge, naturopathic physicians work to head it off before it happens.

Services

Cancer Care

The majority of patients with cancer choose our services in combination with conventional cancer treatment. Naturopathic medicine prevents or alleviates the side effects of conventional treatments, while at the same time enhancing their efficacy. Naturopathic therapies are also directed towards strengthening the immune response to cancer.

Cardiovascular Health

High cholesterol is one of the most common conditions we treat in out practice. Although this problem puts patients at high risk for cardiovascular complications, it is usually relatively easy to correct with appropriate dietary modifications, exercise, stress reduction and dietary supplements.

Counseling

Another major focus of our practice is identifying and addressing psychological and social factors that cause or contribute to each patient’s health problems. This emphasis is reflected in comments from patients such as “I feel like I’m talking to a psychologist.”

Dermatology

Dr. Traub is not a dermatologist. However, he has been providing dermatological services since 1981.

Digestive Support & SIBO

GI and digestive issues are some of the most common complaints treated at Lokahi Health Center. Naturopathic medicine has much to offer patients with these conditions. By addressing you as a whole person and finding the root cause of your concern, we can bring relief to those suffering from IBS, IBD, GERD, and many more. […]

Environmental medicine

A major focus of our practice is identifying and treating environmental toxicity. We attempt to find some of the toxic culprits through history taking, laboratory testing for toxin levels, and laboratory testing for toxic damage.

Homeopathy

Early in his career, Dr. Traub underwent extensive postgraduate training and study in homeopathic medicine. He became board certified in classical homeopathy. He uses this as a basis for his practice. The listening and information gathering that is essential for homeopathic prescribing has continued to influence his approach to patient care in many areas.

Hormonal Treatments

Addressing hormonal imbalances is a major focus of Dr. Traub’s practice. Examples of such conditions include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, premenstrual syndrome, peri-menopausal symptoms, adrenal dysfunction, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders.

Intravenous Therapies

Dr. Traub has extensive experience in providing IV therapies. Conditions treated with IV therapy include cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Hepatitis C, acute infections, dehydration, and to optimize immune function and athletic performance.

Laboratory Services

Dr. Traub utilizes all conventional laboratory testing and imaging methods. In addition, as medically necessary, he orders other specialized tests, including evaluations for digestive function, heavy metals, hormones and neurotransmitters.

Manual Therapy

Dr. Traub treats back and neck problems with manual therapies and manipulation. A careful examination is performed to diagnose musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction. Areas of muscular tension are treated with massage, stretching, mobilization and low-force manipulation.

Nutrition

Healthy dietary change usually requires ongoing support over several months to facilitate lasting results. Keeping a diet diary, which can serve several purposes, facilitates this. It is a reality-based record of food and beverage intake.

Regenerative Injection Therapy

Regenerative Therapies are non-drug, cutting-edge therapies that promote the regeneration of healthy joints, muscle, tendons and ligaments.

Sports Medicine

Dr. Traub is a lifelong athlete. He has been a competitive tennis player since high school, where he also played football and basketball. He is a triathlete and sees many local and professional triathletes for performance enhancement and health optimization.

Supplements

For our patients undergoing surgery, we generally make recommendations for the use or discontinuance of certain natural medicines. These protocols have not been subjected to rigorous study. I was recently asked to provide information on this subject to the medical staff at North Hawaii Community Hospital.

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