Nickels Natural Health Llc

Step Forward into a Life Of Greater Balance, Health and Well Being

* Is a high stress world wearing you down?
* Are you feeling stuck, caught in emotional patterns or dealing with chronic disease?
* Are you looking for a health care provider who really listens and will work with you to find solutions that work for you?

Balance is a fundamental part of both Naturopathic and Chinese medicine. When we are stressed, or sick, we get stuck. We are off balance, our bodies hurt, we get tired, and it's hard to find a way out. Acupuncture, homeopathy, herbs, nutrition, exercise -- all aim to bring you to a state of dynamic balance, where you can bounce back more easily from the challenges that life brings to your health.

Acupuncture and naturopathic medicine can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions including:

* Stress
* Musculo-Skeletal Pain
* Colds and Flus
* Chronic Headaches
* Hormonal Imbalances and Fertility
* Chronic Conditions Such As Hypertension and Diabetes
* Addictions
* Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Dr. Melinda Nickels is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist in Vancouver, Washington. To find out more about her treatment approaches. Or call 360-213-1226 to schedule a free 15 minute consultation with Dr. Nickels to find out how natural medicine can benefit you.

I use various natural remedies or techniques to restore balance to the system and treat the disease at its root. Some of these techniques are described below:

Nutrition and Lifestyle:

What we eat often has a profound effect on how we feel. Diet is an important part of overcoming many conditions. Additionally, exercise and techniques to relieve stress are important factors in preventing and treating disease. And they make life more fun.

Homeopathy:

Is a system that uses natural substances in small doses to treat the whole person. The individual remedy is chosen based on how closely its effects mirror all the symptoms the patient is experiencing as a whole.

Herbs & Herbal Formulas:

An ancient form of medicine practiced in both the West and the East. Chinese formula prescribing is a finely tuned art, where classical formulas are modified to fit each individual, often producing deep improvements in health.

Hydrotherapy:

A system of applying alternating hot and cold to the body in order to change blood flow and activate the immune system-Hydrotherapy can be done at home and helps a wide variety of common ailments, from colds to headaches.

Acupuncture:

A Chinese system that uses thin needles applied to specific points on the body. Acupuncture removes blockages and directs energy, or "qi", to correct imbalances in the body and restore health.