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# Naturopathic Anxiety Treatment

A Holistic Approach to Managing Anxiety

The Prevalence of Anxiety in Canada

## It is estimated that at least one in ten Canadians suffer from anxiety

### But based on my experience in clinical practice for the last ten years, these numbers are conservative at best

I’d say at least 50% of the population is dealing with anxiety at a level that is disrupting their quality of life, and in many cases making them sick. I am unfortunately treating patients with anxiety many times a day, every day.

Thankfully, there area good deal of evidence-based naturopathic approaches to treating anxiety and mental health issues.

## Symptoms of Anxiety

There are a number of different kinds of anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and social anxiety disorder however the most common symptoms of anxiety include:

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## What Causes Anxiety?

##### Some forms of anxiety are constant, some intermittent, some have situational triggers, some do not. Typically, the cause can be one or a few of the following:

##### The good news is, that there are MODIFIABLE things which will exacerbate anxiety that can be addressed, such as:

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## What Are Some Examples of Anxiety Treatments?

First and foremost, a thorough investigation screening for the aforementioned causes / exacerbations and risk factors is performed. Depending on the individual case, any number of treatment plans could include any of the following:

THE PROCESS

## How to get started

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## 01

#### BOOK A CONSULTATION

If you're on the fence about jumping into your naturopathic health journey, feel free to book a free 10-minute consultation call with me.

## 02

#### PERSONAL ASSESSMENT

Your initial health assessment is your first appointment which is one hour. We will discuss your medical history, family medical history, lifestyle, discuss your goals, review any lab work you may have sent ahead of time, do a deep dive on your concerns and order lab work if necessary. Then I provide a comprehensive strategic plan which may include nutrition and exercise changes, herbs or supplements, and hormone replacement therapy or other prescriptions as indicated and referrals if indicated.

## 03

#### FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS

In your follow-up appointments, we will go over any changes you have noticed and make adjustments accordingly to your plan, and do refills as required.  These visits vary in length and this depends on what is requried.