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Ms. Loretta M. Osik, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Loretta Osik is a naturopathic physician practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Osik specializes in proactive prevention and treatment. Dr. Osik combines holistic healing methods with traditional solutions to medical illness. Providing both individual and family care, the most common ailments treated are allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, obesity, heart disease, fertility, menopause, cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome. Naturopathic Physicians place a strong emphasis on natural remedies that add to the broad spectrum of remedies available.
Ms. Loretta M. Osik, ND
- Danbury, CT
- Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can lavender essential oil help me during my bouts of depression?
LAVENDER OIL HAS A CALMING EFFECT ON THE BODY. ST. JOHNS WORT, AKA HYPERICUM, IS EFFECTIVE FOR MILD TO MODERATE DEPRESSION. 900 MGM PER DAY IS THE THERAPEUTIC DOSE. DO NOT COMBINE READ MORE
LAVENDER OIL HAS A CALMING EFFECT ON THE BODY. ST. JOHNS WORT, AKA HYPERICUM, IS EFFECTIVE FOR MILD TO MODERATE DEPRESSION. 900 MGM PER DAY IS THE THERAPEUTIC DOSE. DO NOT COMBINE WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. THE SPICE SAFFRON AND EPA ARE OTHER THOUGHTS FOR DEPRESSION.
What is causing sharp knee pain?
I WOULD SEND YOU FOR AN X-RAY TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON. PAIN IN THE KNEE CAN RADIATE TO THE THIGH. SEE A DOCTOR.
CLINICAL QUESTION ONLY: Why must cancer patients avoid metals while in treatment?
I AM NOT SURE WHY YOU WERE TOLD THAT.
Is acupuncture for back pain safe?
YES. IT IS VERY SAFE WHEN COMBINED WITH STIM. AND ARNICA TOPICALLY.
How many acupuncture sessions do you need for knee pain?
DEPENDS HOW LONG YOU HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM. IF YOU HAVE HAD THE PAIN FOR ONLY ONE MONTH, THEN ONE MONTH OF TX SHOULD BE ENOUGH. THE LONGER YOU HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM, THE LONGER READ MORE
DEPENDS HOW LONG YOU HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM. IF YOU HAVE HAD THE PAIN FOR ONLY ONE MONTH, THEN ONE MONTH OF TX SHOULD BE ENOUGH. THE LONGER YOU HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM, THE LONGER THE TX PERIOD.
Can acupuncture help with an ear infection?
YES , THERE ARE POINTS AROUND THE EAR THAT CAN HELP. ALSO THERE ARE HERBAL EAR DROPS THAT CAN BE USED.
I have pain in my tailbone?
I WOULD SEE A CHIROPRACTER OR NATUROPATH WHO CAN DO AN ADJUSTMENT OF THE COCCYGEAL JOINT .
How often should I get acupuncture for anxiety?
ONE OR TWO TIMES A WEEK. YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE YOUR ADRENAL GLAND TESTED VIA THE SALIVA AND SEE WHERE YOUR CORTISOL LEVEL IS. IF STRESS IS THE CAUSE THEN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. READ MORE
ONE OR TWO TIMES A WEEK. YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE YOUR ADRENAL GLAND TESTED VIA THE SALIVA AND SEE WHERE YOUR CORTISOL LEVEL IS. IF STRESS IS THE CAUSE THEN THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. TAKE SUPPLEMENT THAT HAVE A CALMING EFFECT. GABA IS ONE OF THOSE SUPPLEMNTS.
Is it safe for diabetics to get acupuncture?
YES. NO REASON NOT TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR NECK PAIN.
I have severe bleeding during my periods which leaves me very tired. Can I take some natural supplements during this time?
YES, HAVE YOU HAD YOUR HORMONES TESTED. IF PROGESTERONE IS LOW THAT CAN CAUSE INCREASED BLEEDING. YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR BLOOD TESTED TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT ANEMIC.
Can acupressure treat insomnia?
ACUPUNCTURE IS SO MUCH STRONGER, BUT YOU CAN TRY THE ACUPRESSURE.
Can acupressure help with rheumatoid arthritis?
I WOULD RECOMMEND ACUPUNCTURE, WHICH HAS A STRONGER EFFECT. ALSO, TAKING AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SUCH AS THERACUMIN WOULD BE GOOD.
Does acupuncture help with nasal congestion?
YES. HOWEVER YOU NEED TO FIND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CONGESTION. IT COULD BE FOOD, ALLERGENS IN THE AIR.
I have itching, skin rashes, and body irritation?
HAVE YOU LOOKED AT FOOD SENSITIVITIES? THESE ARE DELAYED REACTIONS TO FOOD VIA IGG. THERE ARE CHINESE FORMULAS THAT ARE GOOD FOR SKIN PROBLEMS. ONE IS HEALTH CONCERNS CALLED READ MORE
HAVE YOU LOOKED AT FOOD SENSITIVITIES? THESE ARE DELAYED REACTIONS TO FOOD VIA IGG. THERE ARE CHINESE FORMULAS THAT ARE GOOD FOR SKIN PROBLEMS. ONE IS HEALTH CONCERNS CALLED SKIN BALANCE.
Can a naturopathic weight loss program cause side effects?
I AM NOT SURE WHAT YOU MEAN BY A NATUROPATH WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM OTHER THAN EATING ORGANIC FOOD WITH A LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX. THAT IS ALSO LOW IN FAT.
Should I take my daughter to a naturopathic physician for her pain during her period?
YES. I THINK A NATUROPATH COULD CERTAINLY HELP WITH YOUR DAUGHTER'S EXCESSIVE PAIN. TAKING MAGNESIUM WHICH ACTS AS AN ANTISPASMODIC WOULD BE ONE THING AN ND WOULD RECOMMEND.
What are the naturopathic remedies for my sleep disturbances?
MELATONIN HELPS AS WELL AS ANY CALMING HERB SUCH AS THEANINE, PASSIFLORA, OR HOPS. IF STILL NO HELP, TRY ACUPUNCTURE. IT HAS A CALMING EFFECT ON THE BODY. THERE ARE CERTAIN POI READ MORE
MELATONIN HELPS AS WELL AS ANY CALMING HERB SUCH AS THEANINE, PASSIFLORA, OR HOPS. IF STILL NO HELP, TRY ACUPUNCTURE. IT HAS A CALMING EFFECT ON THE BODY. THERE ARE CERTAIN POI NTS IN PARTICULAR THAT WILL HELP, LIKE HT 7 ST 40.
Does a naturopathic physician treat conditions through medication?
NATUROPATHS DO NOT TREAT WITH MEDICATION. DIET, LIFESTYLE CHANGES VITAMINS, AND HERBAL MEDICINE ARE THE MAIN AVENUES OF TREATMENT. HOWEVER IN CERTAIN STATES NATUROPATHS ARE LICENSED READ MORE
NATUROPATHS DO NOT TREAT WITH MEDICATION. DIET, LIFESTYLE CHANGES VITAMINS, AND HERBAL MEDICINE ARE THE MAIN AVENUES OF TREATMENT. HOWEVER IN CERTAIN STATES NATUROPATHS ARE LICENSED TO PRESCRIBE CERTAIN DRUGS. PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND ACUPUNCTURE ARE A COUPLE OF OTHER MODALATIES WE USE.
Can naturopathy help us with my mother's diabetes?
YES, I DO. PROPER DIET, EXERCISE, AND WEIGHT REDUCTION ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO KEEP BLOOD SUGAR CONTROLLED. DECREASE CARBS AND SUGAR. I AM SURE SHE IS GETTING PROPER DIET ADVICE. READ MORE
YES, I DO. PROPER DIET, EXERCISE, AND WEIGHT REDUCTION ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO KEEP BLOOD SUGAR CONTROLLED. DECREASE CARBS AND SUGAR. I AM SURE SHE IS GETTING PROPER DIET ADVICE. THE HERB GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE CAN DECREASE SUGAR CRAVINGS. IF SHE IS ON MEDICATION, SHE NEEDS TO BE MONITORED. I THINK NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE CAN BE OF BENEFIT.
How much sunlight do we need?
GOOD QUESTION,
FIRST OF ALL, NORTH OF THE EQUATOR, WE DO NOT GET THE REQUIRED AMT. OF SUNLIGHT TO MAINTAIN A NORMAL VITAMIN D LEVEL. THE NORMAL LEVEL IS 30-1OO UNITS. MOST READ MORE
GOOD QUESTION,
FIRST OF ALL, NORTH OF THE EQUATOR, WE DO NOT GET THE REQUIRED AMT. OF SUNLIGHT TO MAINTAIN A NORMAL VITAMIN D LEVEL. THE NORMAL LEVEL IS 30-1OO UNITS. MOST PEOPLE ARE AT THE LOWER END OF NORMAL. SO, IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE YOUR D CHECKED TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN RANGE. IF YOU LIVED SOUTH OF THE BORDER AND WORKED OUTSIDE EVERY DAY, YOUR D LEVEL MAY BE ADEQUATE IF CHECKED.
FIRST OF ALL, NORTH OF THE EQUATOR, WE DO NOT GET THE REQUIRED AMT. OF SUNLIGHT TO MAINTAIN A NORMAL VITAMIN D LEVEL. THE NORMAL LEVEL IS 30-1OO UNITS. MOST PEOPLE ARE AT THE LOWER END OF NORMAL. SO, IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE YOUR D CHECKED TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN RANGE. IF YOU LIVED SOUTH OF THE BORDER AND WORKED OUTSIDE EVERY DAY, YOUR D LEVEL MAY BE ADEQUATE IF CHECKED.
