One of the key principles of naturopathic medicine is preventative health care. For aging women, the risk of multiple chronic diseases - including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and type 2 diabetes - increases after menopause due to fluctuating hormone levels. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle and implementing naturopathic modalities, this risk can be significantly reduced.

How NDs approach preventative health care among aging women:

1. Blood work assessment to establish a baseline and evaluate risk level, including a lipid panel, blood sugar panel, various vitamin testing, and more
2. Establishing a healthy foundation: restoring deficient vitamin levels and implementing nutritional and exercise habits that reduce the risk of disease progression/development
3. Introducing additional support as needed: depending on the individual’s needs and goals, this can include optimizing sleep, managing and reducing stress/anxiety, implementing weight management strategies, etc, through a combination of supplements, herbs, lifestyle modification, diet and acupuncture

To find out more about how a naturopathic doctor can support women’s health and healthy aging, book a complimentary meet and greet to get started on your path to achieving your best healthy self!