The Naturopathic Approach to Health
Lifestyle Counseling
Good diet, hydration, exercise, and sleep habits can have an incredibly powerful impact on a person’s life. We also strive to help you to learn how to cope with the ever-present stress that comes with your busy modern life.
Client Education
The foundation of a naturopathic approach to health is education.
We believe that every health interaction should be a learning experience, after all, you are in control of your own health!
We will always explain our understanding of the root of your condition and
what you can do to optimize your health. We also provide as many resources as you need to feel in control!
Botanical Medicine
Herbal medicine has been successfully used to combat human disease for thousands of years. Chemical constituents of plants can target specific imbalances in and provide a natural and gentle way to effect positive changes in your body. An extensive array of scientific studies and clinical evidence has demonstrated the efficacy and safety of botanical medicine. Naturopathic doctors receive up to 250 hours of training in this incredibly useful modality.
Dietary Counseling
Naturopathic doctors emphasize dietary recommendations that are tailored to people as individuals. We understand that there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” diet. Food sensitivities, nutritional deficits, overall lifestyle, and specific symptom picture will always be taken into account when we help you design a diet that fits your needs and optimizes your health.
Nutritional Supplementation
Ideally, all of our nutritional needs would be met by getting the vitamins and minerals we require from the foods we eat. However, in our increasingly modern and convenience-based world, this is not always possible. The typical American diet is well-known to be nutritionally deficient, and individual needs vary depending on lifestyle and overall health. Through the use of targeted nutritional supplementation from reputable companies with excellent quality control, you can overcome these deficits.
Genetic Evaluation
Have you ever felt like you were missing a piece of the puzzle when it comes to your health? Using data from a genetic profile like 23 & Me, we are able to educate you about how your individual genetic make-up and metabolic patterns could be affecting your health, and how to overcome these challenges.
About ANW
Advaita Natural Wellness, LLC is owned by Kathrine Alsop, ND, MS.
We provide education about natural medicine in the western suburbs of Chicago and
the world through a secure, online platform.
Our mission is to empower our clients to reclaim their health through
education and the provision of support and the resources necessary to make lifestyle changes.
Naturopathic medicine seeks to identify causative factors of disease and
correct these imbalances, allowing the body to heal itself.
We vow never to view a symptom in isolation from the whole and always attend to the person, not the disease.