EXPERT
Victoria Chan
Naturopath
Dr. Victoria Chan is a naturopathic doctor with a specialization in mental health. Her expertise lies in assisting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, fatigue, concentration difficulties, sleep disorders, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorders, and PTSD.
Dr Chan's background:
- Board Member of PsychANP (The Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians)
- Creator of The Banish Anxiety Method
- Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the leading integrative medical school Bastyr University
- Research in Clinical, Social, and Cognitive Psychology
Here are some key highlights of our Naturopathy and Integrative Medicine service:
1. Holistic Wellness: Our Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are trained to consider the whole person, addressing not only
your psychiatric symptoms but also your physical health, lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional well-being.
2. Collaboration: We believe in a collaborative care model. Our psychiatric and naturopathic teams
will work together to ensure that your treatment plan is well-coordinated and aligned with your goals.
3. Personalized Care: Each patient's journey is unique, and our NDs will work closely with you
to create personalized care plans tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
4. Treatment modalities:
- Supplements
- Nutrition
- Herbal medicine
- Lifestyle optimization
- Naturopathic psychiatry
Dr Chan's background:
- Board Member of PsychANP (The Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians)
- Creator of The Banish Anxiety Method
- Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the leading integrative medical school Bastyr University
- Research in Clinical, Social, and Cognitive Psychology
Here are some key highlights of our Naturopathy and Integrative Medicine service:
1. Holistic Wellness: Our Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are trained to consider the whole person, addressing not only
your psychiatric symptoms but also your physical health, lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional well-being.
2. Collaboration: We believe in a collaborative care model. Our psychiatric and naturopathic teams
will work together to ensure that your treatment plan is well-coordinated and aligned with your goals.
3. Personalized Care: Each patient's journey is unique, and our NDs will work closely with you
to create personalized care plans tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
4. Treatment modalities:
- Supplements
- Nutrition
- Herbal medicine
- Lifestyle optimization
- Naturopathic psychiatry
4 years
Experience
Victoria Chan
- Los Altos, CA
- Bastyr University
- Accepting new patients
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Would you recommend naturopathy treatment for severe diabetes?
Naturopathic Medical treatments are excellent to pair alongside diabetes pharmaceuticals to help you achieve your health goals. As a Naturopathic Doctor, I have had excellent results READ MORE
Naturopathic Medical treatments are excellent to pair alongside diabetes pharmaceuticals to help you achieve your health goals. As a Naturopathic Doctor, I have had excellent results with my patients with even severe diabetes. The best treatment depends on which type of diabetes you have and what other health conditions you are experiencing. Your other biological processes can contribute to, worsen, or improve your diabetes. So you want to ensure that you have a doctor who holistically analyzes your health to give you the most optimal and safest plan.
For Diabetes Mellitus Type II, the typical treatments I recommend include moderate-intensity physical movement, eating foods that are high in protein and fiber, eating less foods with a high Glycemic Index, Berberine (herb that has been shown to decrease A1c, blood glucose, and lipid levels), treat any associated symptoms like neuropathy, and replete any nutritional deficiencies that are prevalent with people with DM (such as magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12).
For Diabetes Mellitus Type I, the top treatments I would recommend are similar to DM type II. Additionally, I would assess for (then treat) other diseases that have been shown to be associated (such as Celiac disease, cardiovascular diseases, and some autoimmune diseases).
Besides those initial treatments, my other recommendations will be very specific to the individual. For example, someone’s sleep quality patterns or automatic cortisol responses can directly affect their diabetes.
Before you start any natural treatments, consult your licensed Naturopathic Doctor to ensure your safety from possible interactions (for example, some herbs can change the amount of insulin your body needs).
For Diabetes Mellitus Type II, the typical treatments I recommend include moderate-intensity physical movement, eating foods that are high in protein and fiber, eating less foods with a high Glycemic Index, Berberine (herb that has been shown to decrease A1c, blood glucose, and lipid levels), treat any associated symptoms like neuropathy, and replete any nutritional deficiencies that are prevalent with people with DM (such as magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12).
For Diabetes Mellitus Type I, the top treatments I would recommend are similar to DM type II. Additionally, I would assess for (then treat) other diseases that have been shown to be associated (such as Celiac disease, cardiovascular diseases, and some autoimmune diseases).
Besides those initial treatments, my other recommendations will be very specific to the individual. For example, someone’s sleep quality patterns or automatic cortisol responses can directly affect their diabetes.
Before you start any natural treatments, consult your licensed Naturopathic Doctor to ensure your safety from possible interactions (for example, some herbs can change the amount of insulin your body needs).
