Naturopathic medicine understands that there can be no two like people and therefore no two same treatments. Each person is looked at individually and a treatment program is tailored made to accelerate that individual's inherent healing abilities. By creating a healthy equilibrium in ones body and lifestyle, Naturopathic medicine is able to address illness and provide the body with a preventative defence against future problems.Why see a naturopathic doctor?
Increase cognition
Increase longevity
Overall wellness
Treatment of congenital heart septal defects
Treatment of thyroid imbalances
Prevention of leukaemia, Alzheimer’s Disease
Why supplement?
Individuals with Down Syndrome have a greater need for antioxidants due to the extra chromosome 21. This chromosome carries the gene for superoxide dismutase (SOD). When there are 3 copies of the SOD gene, there are more hydrogen peroxide molecules generated which the body can not handle. This leads to faster depletion of glutathione and other antioxidants. Which leads to faster aging, decreased cognition, decreased growth, increased risk of cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. An elevation of SOD activity interferes with the transport of protein. Which are needed for neurotransmitter and hormone production. Since neurotransmitter uptake plays an important role in many processes of the central nervous system, SOD gene-dosage may contribute to the neurobiological abnormalities of DS. Nutritional supplements such as vitamins A, C and E, B-carotene, zinc, selenium and essential fatty acids are a necessary component of a daily regime for individuals with Down Syndrome.
Information provided by:
Information provided by:
Sejal Parikh-Shah B.Sc., N.D., LAc.
53 Ladyslipper Court
Thornhill Ontario
416-720-9670
sejal@naturopath4u.com
