Naturopathic medicine is valuable for its ability to effectively treat the underlying causes of pain or disease. Many patients come to Glastonbury Naturopathic Center in search of other options, sometimes after finding conventional medicine unable to offer satisfactory treatment.

Perhaps you suffer from a condition such as chronic fatigue syndrome, which continues to confound conventional doctors. Maybe you have simply found the care offered by conventional physicians lacking, and are searching for a real solution to a frustrating, painful, or even debilitating condition. Or you seek whole-person care, rather than the band-aids of surgery and pills. We are here to listen, help, and develop solutions.

At Glastonbury Naturopathic Center, you will find licensed and certified healthcare professionals. Our director, Dr. Helene Pulnik ND, LAc, is trained in naturopathic medicine as well as Reverse Therapy®, acupuncture, and nutrition. Just like a conventional physician, she has a variety of methods at her disposal to help treat your condition.

Conditions We Treat

The Glastonbury Naturopathic Center is equipped to treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Acne
• Allergies
• Anxiety
• Arthritis
• Back and Neck Pain
• Candida
• Carpal Tunnel
• Chemical Sensitivities
• Chronic sinus infection
• Chronic pain
• Constipation
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Diarrhea
• Digestive disorders (heartburn, colitis, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.)
• Eczema
• Fatigue
• Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.)
• Food Sensitivities
• Gas and Bloating
• Headaches, including migraines
• High cholesterol
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Infertility (see Infertility Treatment below)
• Insomnia
• Menopause
• Menstrual problems
• Nicotine addiction
• Obesity and Overweight
• Osteopenia
• Osteoporosis
• PeriMenopause
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• Psoriasis
• Seasonal Allergies
• Sinusitis
• Skin Rashes
• Tendonitis
• Weight Loss
• Women's Health Care

Testimonial for Osteoporosis Reversal

" I want to share my good new with you. If you remember, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine in 2008. When I came to see you in early 2009, your recommendation was to take high quality vitamins and exercise. I have been taking the vitamins that you suggested and I exercise with weights for 2 hours a week. I had another bone density test on August 10, 2010 and guess what? I no longer have osteoporosis in my spine. I moved into the osteopenia range. The technicians at Diagnostic Radiology Associates in Waterbury were so astonished that they wanted to know how I did it without the use of bisphosphonate drug. I told them all about you and how you were able to help me.

T-Score in my spine improved from -2.6 to a -2.3. That’s a change of 11%! T-Score in my hips improved from -2.0 to -1.9, a change of 5%. Bone Mineral Density improved from 0.878 to 0.910 a full 3.6% in my spine; 1.1% increase in my left hip and 0.2% increase in my right hip.

I enclosed a copy of my recent bone density test. I know you have the one that was taken in 2008, so you can see for yourself how much I’ve improved.

Thank you again, Helene. Please feel free to share my success story with your patients who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. You really can reverse it without dangerous drugs. I am living proof. I will continue with the vitamins and exercise and I’m sure when I have another scan in 2 years, I will see even more improvement.

Hugs"

- Janice

Naturopathic Medical Therapies

Naturopathic medicine is designed to encourage and support the body’s natural healing abilities. In addition to treatment of the conditions listed above, we offer the following healthcare services:

• Acu Slimming Weight Loss System
• Advanced Allergy Therapeutics
• Allergy testing
• Clinical nutrition
• Detoxification and cleansing programs
• Drug/herb interaction evaluations
• Heavy metal and mercury detoxification
• Homeopathic medicine
• General wellness programs
• Laboratory testing — conventional laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging
• Specialty laboratory testing for food allergies, Candida, digestive disorders, metabolic disorders, vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, heavy metals, environmental toxicity, adrenal fatigue, and more
• Laboratory hormonal testing for both male and female patients
• Natural Women's Health Care
• Nutritional counseling and diet analysis
• Physical exams
• Smoking cessation
• Stress reduction with HeartMath® techniques
• Therapeutic dietary plans
• Vitamin therapy
• Weight management strategies

What Is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct healthcare profession with roots going back through medical history to the healing wisdom of many cultures. In the last two decades, naturopathic medicine has grown more popular as people have become more aware of their health and well-being, and are rejecting the damaging side effects of expensive medications.

Naturopathic medicine treats disease and restores health by drawing from clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, counseling, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and holistic modalities. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Helene Pulnik performs physical examinations, treats and manages disease, makes nutritional and dietary assessments, and recommends lifestyle and diet changes.

A Naturopath’s Background

Naturopathic medicine is a respected and growing profession that is effective in addressing both acute and chronic health problems. Licensed naturopathic physicians (NDs) such as Dr. Helene Pulnik are general practitioners trained as specialists in natural medicine. All naturopathic physicians graduate from an accredited, four-year college of naturopathic medicine. Only naturopaths who have graduated from an accredited college may be eligible for membership in the official national organization, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), Naturopathic physicians are also required to pass national naturopathic medical boards and become licensed by individual states. Dr. Helene Pulnik has met all of these requirements.

The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

1. The Healing Power of Nature – "Vis Medicatrix Naturae"

Naturopathic medicine recognizes and encourages the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Naturopathic physicians identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery, in order to aid in this self-healing process.

2. Identify and Treat the Cause – "Tolle Causam"

Rather than merely suppressing symptoms of illness, the parishioners of naturopathic medicine endeavor to identify and remove the underlying cause of disease.

3. First Do No Harm – "Primum No Nocere"

Naturopathic medicine prefers the least invasive procedures and treatments, with minimal risk of harmful side effects. Actions of the naturopathic physician should be complimentary to the body’s own functions of healing itself.

4. Treat the Whole Person – "Tolle Totum"

Naturopathic physicians address the complex interactions of a patient's physical, emotional, mental, environmental, social, spiritual, and energetic aspects, instead of just focusing on one disease or problem. Naturopaths look for the underlying cause of disease, rather than simply treating the symptoms.

5. Doctor as Teacher – "Docere"

The ultimate goal is to teach the patient healthy living and self-care. This may include recommendations about clinical nutrition and dietary changes, lifestyle modification, and other behaviors in order to maintain health.

6. Prevention

Many illnesses may be prevented through early intervention, the assessment of risk factors, and the molding of healthy lifestyles. The naturopathic physician can help to educate the patient on how to improve their health so the body is better equipped to prevent disease.