Dr. Connie Sanchez, N.D.
Naturopath
The Cancer Project: Food For Life Instructor
Nutritionist
Fitness Expert
Dr. Connie Sanchez, N.D. is a Naturopathic Doctor.
She graduated cum laude from Metropolitan State College of
Denver with a B.S. in Biology and received her doctorate of
Naturopathic Medicine from National College of Naturopathic
Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2001. With over twenty years
experience in the field of nutrition and wellness, Dr. Sanchez
is a popular lecturer on thyroid and autoimmune disorders
and is currently writing a book on thyroid health, due out
in 2008. A passion for healthy cooking and plant-based nutrition,
Dr. Sanchez is a Food For Life cooking instructor for The
Cancer Project, a non-profit organization in Washington D.C.
and teaches classes on cancer prevention and survival throughout
Colorado. In 2004, she co-hosted the popular radio show, ‘The
Wellness Forum’ and is the former Director of Nutrition
for Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers, a natural food and supplement
chain with regional locations throughout the Southwest. As
a Naturopathic Doctor, she focuses on “treating the
cause” not just covering up the symptoms. She specializes
in nutrition, detoxification, naturopathic endocrinology (hormones:
thyroid, adrenal, sex hormones), cancer prevention and survival,
and autoimmune disorders (Hashimoto’s, Graves Disease,
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Multiple Sclerosis).
What Is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine blends centuries-old natural, non-toxic
therapies with current advances in the study of health and
human systems, covering all aspects of family health from
prenatal to geriatric care.
Naturopaths (NDs) are the nation's leading experts
in natural medicine and natural health care. In states where
naturopathic medicine is regulated, Naturopaths serve
both as family doctors and specialists in natural medicine.
Naturopathic medicine concentrates on whole-patient wellness
--- the medicine is tailored to the patient and emphasizes
prevention and self-care. Naturopathic medicine focuses on
finding ways to stimulate the healing capacity of the body
to restore balance and normal function. It does this in many
ways. One way is to identify and treat the underlying cause
of the illness rather than focusing solely on symptomatic
treatment. For example, sinus congestion might be caused by
a food allergy, an infection or an environmental factor ---
a Naturopath would focus diagnosis and treatment
on these causal factors.
Naturopaths are trained in modern science and cooperate
responsibly with medical doctors to insure the best care for
their patients by referring them to specialists for diagnosis
or treatment when appropriate.
Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
This set of principles, emphasized throughout a Naturopath's training, outlines the philosophy guiding the naturopathic
approach to health and healing and forms the foundation of
this distinct health care profession.
First Do No Harm
The fear of dangerous side effects from medical treatment
is as real today as it was in ancient Greece when Hippocrates
first formulated his oath for physicians. NDs take this concept
seriously and choose remedies and therapies that are safe
and effective, to increase overall health and decrease harmful
side effects.
Harness the Healing Power of Nature
NDs believe that nature heals, not the doctor or the drug,
and the focus of naturopathic medicine is to restore and support
the powerful and inherent healing abilities of the body, mind
and spirit. Naturopathic medicine harnesses the vast potential
of the natural world to stimulate the process of healing and
prevent further disease from occurring.
Identify and Treat the Cause
Naturopaths realize that a person will rarely get
better unless the underlying cause of the illness is removed.
The Naturopath attempts to determine and treat the
underlying causes of illness, rather than simply managing
the symptoms.
Treat the Whole Person
Each person is unique and requires individualized care. In
treating the cause of any condition, the Naturopath
takes into account not only a person's physical symptoms,
but also the person who has the symptoms. Disease affects
the entire person, not just a specific organ or system. Thoughts,
feelings, lifestyle, family history, environmental stresses,
nutritional status and general physical state are all carefully
evaluated and addressed.
Educate
Naturopaths focus on education, helping people understand
health and illness. It is a doctor's responsibility to give
their patients the tools to live in balance and become responsible
for their own health.
Maintain Health and Wellness
Health is more than just the absence of disease. The Naturopath applies all of the above principles in a proactive
form of prevention against the development of more serious
chronic or degenerative diseases. Optimum health entails daily
functioning at the highest possible levels, and is characterized
by positive emotions, thoughts and actions. The capacity for
wellness is inherent in everyone.
Naturopathic Modalities
Clinical Nutrition
Naturopaths use food, vitamins, minerals, enzymes,
and other natural substances to stimulate a healing response.
Botanical Medicine
Medicinal plants and plant extracts from all over the world,
used according to traditional and modern scientific principles.
Naturopaths are the only health care providers fully
trained in the use of botanical medicine.
Lifestyle Counseling
Naturopaths work with their patients to examine all
aspects of a their life, including attitude, diet, exercise,
and coping with and avoiding occupational stress and environmental
hazards, understanding that health depends on many things.
A Typical Visit
Naturopaths take the time to listen and understand
what the patient is saying:
1. Time
Expect to spend time talking with your Naturopath.
A typical initial naturopathic visit runs between an hour
and an hour and a half. The doctor will listen and ask questions
as you describe your symptoms, your usual day, the foods you
eat, the kind of work you do, the stresses you are dealing
with, and your physical and emotional background. Follow-up
visits run approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
2. Focus
Naturopath are trained to treat you, not just your
symptoms. Instead of prescribing an antihistamine to you if
you come in with a runny nose, a Naturopath will
work to find out why your nose is running in the first place.
You may have allergies, a viral or bacterial or even fungal
infection. A Naturopath will work with you to identify
and remove the allergy-causing substance, boos your immune
system, or attack the infection.
3. Comprehensive Care
A Naturopath is trained to treat the whole person.
A digestive disorder can lead to dermatological symptoms,
fatigue, even depression. In conventional medicine, you would
often be referred to three or four different doctors for treatment.
In naturopathic medicine, the doctor assesses your symptoms
as a whole, often finding they are inter-related. When the
cause of the symptoms is treated, ALL of the symptoms improve.
4. Referrals
Naturopaths are trained to recognize when seemingly
simple symptoms may portend a serious underlying problem.
They are trained and encouraged to refer patients whom they
feel may need further diagnostic work-ups or treatments that
are outside the scope of their training.
Fee Schedule
Initial Visit (1 ½ hours): $180.00
Follow Up Visit (30 minutes): $50.00
Follow Up Visit (45 minutes): $75.00
Follow Up Visit (1 hour): $100.00
The Cancer Project Cooking Series (8 classes): Free
Note: Lab tests and/or supplements not included in fee
Contact Information
drconniend@aol.com
www.TheNutritionDoc.com
Cell 720-206-4440
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