Naturopathic Medicine

Attention deficit disorders affect 3% of school-aged children. Using lab testing in addition to the information gathered during the office visit, Dr. Woodall can identify if nutrient deficiencies, food allergies, blood sugar fluctuations, heavy metals or other obstacles are contributing to your child’s symptoms and design an appropriate management plan for academic success.

The development of food and environmental allergies is a result of genetics, nutritional status, immune system and digestive system health and our emotional state. Allergies have been known to cause over 75 symptoms including fatigue, joint pain, sinus infections, upset stomach and asthma. Dr. Woodall works with her patients to identify the key factors in their allergies and uses naturopathic treatments to reduce current allergy symptoms while improving overall health.

A woman’s hormone fluctuations and cycles reflect her health as a whole. Throughout a woman’s life there are many hormonal changes and transitions from puberty to pregnancy to menopause and beyond. These changes are normal and a natural part of life.

Unfortunately, a woman’s hormonal balance is often disrupted by stress, sub-optimal nutrition, environmental toxins or other lifestyle factors. These disruptions cause PMS symptoms, irregular cycles, hot flashes, constipation, anxiety or depression, fatigue or insomnia. Hormone imbalances are also at the root of many gynecological conditions like PCOS and endometriosis.

Dr. Tracy addresses hormone imbalances as a central feature of her Hormones in Harmony Program.

Presently we live in an environment of constant stress. We live demanding lives that often leave us tired, under-nourished and craving stimulants such as sugar or caffeine. With every minute we are stuck in traffic, trying to beat deadlines, rushing around town to pick up the kids, caring for elders, going on and off diets and eating fast food, we are triggering ourselves into action and after a while, we become exhausted and unable to handle the rigors of daily life.

Chronic stress eventually leads to “burnout” which is characterized by not only physical and mental exhaustion but a loss of motivation and joy. Dr. Tracy addresses the crux of these symptoms in her Renew & Recharge Program.

Dr. Tracy and Dr. Woodall can recommend herbs and minerals to help their patients get a restful night’s sleep safely and without feeling groggy in the morning. The advantage of using herbal medicines for sleep is that they are non-addictive and can be used nightly or less often, depending on your needs and can be tailored to address problems falling asleep or issues waking up in the middle of the night.

To manage anxiety during your healing process, Dr. Tracy or Dr. Woodall may recommend an herbal formula to help calm nerves and promote clarity, vitamins and amino acids to support the nervous system, homeopathic medicines to help ease tension and prevent anxiety. These strategies may be used alone or in conjunction with your current medications.

Naturopathic Medicine is adept at addressing IBS and IBD from multiple angles. Food sensitivities, Chronic Candidiasis, SIBO, leaky gut, gynecologic conditions, stress and digestive imbalances are all possible causes of IBS symptoms and triggers for IBD to flare up. As the symptoms and triggers of IBS or IBD vary from person to person, so do the treatments.

A comprehensive approach is necessary for successful management of IBS or IBD. Dr. Tracy developed her Gut Health Program to guide her patient through the various lab testing, nutritional advice and treatment strategies needed for full gut recovery.

Everyday our toxic burden is increasing and we must have healthy systems of elimination to retain health. Toxins are present in our foods, the chemicals present in our homes and workplace, in medications and in our environment. Periodic detoxification and cleansing is a way to reduce our toxic burden and restore healthy systems of elimination. Dr. Tracy and Dr. Woodall both use detox programs with their patients for a variety of health goals - gut healing, reducing inflammation, cleansing yeast or parasites, and removing heavy metals to name a few.

Our bodies have five systems of cleansing to deal eliminate toxins: the skin, the lungs, the liver, the bowels and the urinary system. These systems must filter anything that enters the body or is made by our bodies including healthy nutrients, fats, hormones, and chemicals and eliminate them appropriately. Dr. Tracy offers the Whole Health 14 Day Cleanse experience which incorporates plant based nutrition, detoxification supplements and full spectrum sauna to boost the five systems of cleansing in your body.