Dr. Gallant's Philosophy of Health

Although many people try naturopathic treatment to ease pain and suffering of a particular ailment, this is not the major goal of treatment. Treatment is aimed at improving general health and wellbeing to increase resistance to all disease not only to treat symptoms of a particular problem. Only through treatment focused on improving function of the various systems of the body can a cure of any chronic illness be achieved. Treatments focused on a particular symptom rarely have long term results and in fact may be harmful.

Why does the body not heal? There are many issues that need to be resolved in order to affect a chronic condition. First is biochemistry. Any deficiency of nutrients or toxin accumulation can interfere with the body’s capacity to heal. Second is structure. Spinal misalignment and muscle tension can interfere with optimal nervous system function therefore inhibiting communication with the body and decreasing function of various organ systems. Third is energy. The body has numerous energy channels in which electromagnetic energy flows freely called “Meridians.” Anything obstructing the normal outflow of these energy conduits can impair healing ability allowing for disease to progress.

How do we address these issues? First of all, we look at your diet and lifestyle to see where dietary changes may benefit your system. Foods that can hinder your path to wellness are refined sugars, fried fats, processed foods and other foods to which you may be sensitive or allergic. Common nutrient deficiencies include magnesium, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. For people who are curious about the extent of deficiencies present in their systems, there are lab tests available that more accurately diagnose sub-optimal intakes of nutrients. Another critical factor involved with body biochemistry is digestion. The foundation of good health lies in healthy digestion. The proper assimilation of food determines not only what nutrients we absorb but also what toxins we accumulate due to incomplete digestion. Improperly digested food remains one of the most overlooked causes of chronic disease today contributing to cancer, hormone imbalances, and most autoimmune disease. If you do not digest your food unfriendly gut microbes will digest it for you and the end result is often toxin production.

Structural stress manifests from improper alignment of joints and tissues, therefore causing the nervous system to signal that something is wrong. Tissue damage resulting in scarring may also cause such stress. These signals can interfere with normal nervous function negatively affecting optimal communication between your nervous system and organs, muscles and tissues. Spinal manipulation for proper joint alignment along with prolotherapy to heal damaged ligaments and tendons reduces structural stress on the body.

Energetic disturbances consist of anything that disrupts the normal electrical flow throughout the body. Scarring, electromagnetic stress and nervous system dysfunction all interfere with optimal energetic flow. Energetic imbalances are detected via TCM pulse and tongue diagnosis or through testing reflex points via muscle testing. Acupuncture and/or specific nervous system techniques such as TBM (total body modification) can correct these imbalances.

Treatment of all three levels of health is required to adequately increase the body’s ability to heal itself. Since most diseases manifest little or no symptoms before a diagnosis, it would stand to reason that we should not wait until we feel pain or discomfort before taking measures to address our health. Initially, an individual may need regular naturopathic treatments to get a condition under control. Once it has been stabilized, however, it is wise to do maintenance “tune ups” to keep the system running optimally.

Supplementation for Optimal Health

Diet

Limit fried, high fat, processed and sugar laden foods
Drink at least 2 litres of water per day
Eat every 2-3 hours
Meals should be 1/3 protein, 1/3 carbohydrates, 1/3 green vegetables
Fat intake should be from Extra Virgin Olive oil, Fish oil, and Udo’s oil blend
Fruit should be eaten a couple times daily, try to include berries of all colours
Avoid all foods that you test sensitive to.

Supplementation

Acidophilus-Should be taken daily to replenish gut bacteria for optimal digestion
Dosage should be 1-2 capsules daily with meals
Remember good health begins with healthy digestion
More stubborn digestion may need additional digestive enzymes and/or HCL
Antioxidants-Nutrients that prevent aging, decrease inflammation and improve healing
Vitamin C taken at 1-2 grams /day with food
Vitamin E taken at 400-800 iu/day with food
Grapeseed Extract-100mg/day
Greens powder-Natures blend of antioxidants taken daily

Multivitamin

To ensure you are getting enough trace minerals and B vitamins for long term prevention of heart disease and cancer

Drainage

Detoxification remedies specifically prescribed to you based on your case history and autonomic response testing
A key treatment to getting to the cause of most disease
5 drops 3x/day away from food of each remedy