Q: How is Dr. Eap different from other practitioners?
A: Normally, when we are sick and seek medical help, most practitioners use a doctor-driven system, meaning the doctors are the one who dictate the course of treatment. The therapies used in this system are of a trial-and-error nature. There is a typical "cook book" approach to a problem. If you had a history of migraine headaches a practitioner would treat most of them the same way.
Dr. Eap, however, treats the person rather than the disease; therefore she does not use a "cook book recipe" for the patient's complaints. The treatment for each patient is tailored to the patient's needs. In addition to the standard healing methods learned by most naturopaths, Dr. Eap utilizes Aromatherapy, Polarity, Cranial Therapy, Flower Essences, and the effects of environmental influences such as Feng Shui. With the use of Clinical Kinesiology, Dr. Eap lets the patient's body dictate the course of treatment and chooses the most appropriated healing modalities. The responsibility of health is therefore returned back to the patient.
Q: Does Dr. Eap utilize Acupuncture?
A: Dr. Eap balances the acupuncture meridian system by performing Acupressure on specific points to alleviate the patient's problems. This gentle rubbing is usually less painful and extremely effective. She also uses Chinese Medicine which utilizes techniques like Herbology to help balance the Acupuncture system.
Q: What kinds of symptoms does Dr. Eap treat?
A: Dr. Eap works with patients to improve their overall health. People who come see Dr. Eap have a wide range of complaints, which have been caused by extremely diverse sets of stress. These patients may have acute and chronic physical conditions such as:
Allergies / Hay Fever
Anxiety, Heart Palpitations
Arthritis
Cancer
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Fertility problems / recurrent miscarriages
Food Hypersensitivities
Gastro-Intestinal conditions (Bloating, Crohn's disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
Gastritis, Constipation, Diarrhea, etc....)
Headaches / migraines
Hemorrhoids
High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol
Hormonal problems (Thyroid conditions, adrenal exhaustion...)
Infections
Injuries and trauma
Pain (neck, shoulder, back, extremities)
Respiratory problems: cold, flu, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc..
Skin conditions / rashes / eczema / psoriasis...
Urinary tract infections / cystitis
Women health / menstrual cramps / irregular menses / menopause
Genetic problems (XXY syndrome, Down Syndrome)
Idiopathic or unknown problems such as "not be able to drink water"
Many of Dr. Eap's patients have suffered from emotional conditions such as grief, depression, "broken heart", frustration, resentment, anger, "road rage", fear, anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and negative familial patterns.
Q: What is a consultation with Dr. Eap like?
A: We are each born with certain strengths and weaknesses. From a Naturopathic point of view, we are born with a particular "constitution", that is, a genetic predisposition towards certain illnesses or weak areas in the body. When the body is stressed by a lifestyle, poor diet, major traumas or injuries (old and new), toxins, negative emotions etc., we may develop conditions based on our constitutional weaknesses. Therefore, two people exposed to similar stresses may react differently; one may have a runny nose while the other suffers from headaches.
There is no one definite cause for illnesses; it is the result of imbalance in one or several levels including the physical, nutritional and emotional levels. These conditions change from person to person.
Therefore, during the first visit (1 1/2 hour), Dr. Eap takes all information pertaining to your complaints such as nature of the complaints, medical history, family history, diet, lifestyle, past and present stressful incidents such as divorce, death of loved ones, etc. Any of these factors can have a profound affect on the patient's health, so she takes extra time to record her patient's in-depth history to look for the key clues that could be contributing to her patient's problem. After assessing the case, she makes recommendations on diet, lifestyle and exercise; she also helps the patient by using specific treatments and modalities.
Each treatment is unique and tailored to the patient. The treatment could be on all levels (physical, nutritional, energetic and emotional). For example, there can be 10 people with a history of migraine headaches that are all treated differently. One may need more nutrition, another may have to have a change in their lifestyle, some one else may need acupressure, etc... Through the use of muscle resistance testing, the patient's body guides Dr. Eap to the healing modalities needed such as acupressure, massage, manipulation, homeopathy, herbs, etc. To bring their body to a higher level of health, Dr. Eap does not have protocols for diseases because she treats the patient's health and not the disease. If needed, Dr. Eap will refer the patient to medical doctors and other specific practitioners.
During the follow-up visits (45 minutes to 1 hour), Dr. Eap spends at least 5 to 10 minutes to assess the change in the complaints and then continues to treat the patient for the rest of the visit. Typically, the next therapy is as different as looking into the next piece of the puzzle of the patient's health.
Dr. Eap recognizes the trust that must exist between doctors and patients if true healing and learning is to take place. She considers it as a privilege to work with each individual. Dr. Eap's use of Clinical Kinesiology provides the opportunity for the patient's body to communicate exactly what it needs through changes in muscle strength. This allows for your treatment to be directed by your body combined with your history, and results from your medical diagnostic tests all help Dr. Eap expand your treatment possibilities to its fullest.
Q: How much supplements do I need to take and for how long?
A: It varies from one patient to another based on the constitution of the patient, the severity and duration of the problems as well as the compliance of the patient with the treatment program. Some patients just need to know how to change the diet and lifestyle; others may simply need a $3.00 single dose of homeopathic remedy. There are even others who need several hundred dollars of herbal formulas and supplements for several months or years. Everything is dependent on how deep the problem is and how healthy the patient currently is.
Q: How many visits do I need? How often do I need to see Dr. Eap?
A: There is no simple answer to the question of health; each person is different. As we go through life, each of us accumulates layers of stress in our body. These layers can be thought of as the layers of an onion; at the center is your core, or constitution, and the layers surrounding the core are your body's response to emotional and physical trauma, poor diet, toxins, stress, etc. Dr. Eap's treatments have several goals:
- The first is to "peel off" some of the layers which compromise your health.
- The second goal is to help strengthen your immune system so that you are less likely to become ill so you can recover from illnesses quickly.
- The third goal is to help you discover ways to promote your own health. This may include changes in your lifestyle and diet, as well as learning better ways to recognize and deal with the stresses you encounter.
This is a process, and while many people experience immediate relief from their symptoms, some patients will have to "peel off several layers" before their body begins to feel better. Therefore, the number and frequency of the visits depends on the patient's constitution, the number, severity and duration of the complaints, the compliance of the patient, the will of the patient, etc. determines each person's needs. This healing process requires the patient to actively participate in his or her own journey toward better health.
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