Homeopathy

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What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a natural healing modality that uses extreme dilutions of substances from nature to stimulate a healing response. It is based on the Law of Similars which states that if a substance can cause symptoms in a healthy person in its crude form, then it can stimulate self-healing of similar symptoms…

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Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine is an innovative approach to healthcare. It views a person as a complex web of biochemical, genetic, and physiological factors that all play a role in overall health. Rather than label a patient with a collection of diagnoses, Functional Medicine uses a science-based approach to look at the underlying roots of symptoms. By studying…

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Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) uses customized blends of hormones that are molecularly identical to those your body already produces.  Many conventional, pharmaceutical products are made from synthetic chemicals — for instance, did you know Premarin ™ is derived from pregnant mare’s urine?  These hormones are made for horses, not humans.  On the other hand, using…

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Women’s Health

The holistic practice of women’s health care is the treatment of women through all phases of their lives. At Integrative Health Center of Maine, we recognize that menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause are normal processes and not diseases. At the same time, many women experience uncomfortable or even debilitating symptoms related to the reproductive system. Holistic…

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Therapy Dog

Therapy Dog Integrative Health Center of Maine currently does not have Therapy Dogs at our practice. What is a therapy dog?  Therapy animals bring comfort and provide medical benefits to those who are suffering.  Local hospitals such as Maine Medical Center have been employing therapy animals for years.  Studies have shown multiple positive health outcomes for conditions such…

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Naturopathic Medicine

Founded upon a holistic philosophy that considers body, mind and spirit inseparable and equally important in regaining and maintaining a state of optimum health, Naturopathic Medicine has evolved to become the leading edge option for living in our “environmentally challenged” modern world. With the goal of a more natural, less toxic way of living and…

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