Alternative Medicine Or Holistic Medicine - What Does This Mean?

Holistic medicine is not just eating healthy, it is an approach to the care of their patients that any doctor, not just a natural medicine doctor might have.  A holistic approach considers the whole patient- body, mind, and spirit.

Alternative medicine describes therapies that are not common to conventional medicine, such as dietary counseling, homeopathy, herbs, supplements, and other natural remedies.  As research validates alternative medicine, it becomes more widely accepted. 

Complementary medicine is using natural or alternative medicine with conventional medical treatments to benefit the patient.  An example is a cancer patient receiving dietary counseling and natural supplements during or after chemotherapy treatments. 

Depending on the patient and their condition, "alternative medicine" may be used as a complement or alternative to conventional medical care.  Holistic medicine refers to treating the whole person, not just parts or symptoms.

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Here are just some of the conditions treated using holistic or alternative medicine


Type II diabetes
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome 
Menopause treatment
Osteoporosis
Hypothyroidism 
Arthritis
Autoimmune disease
Allergies
Asthma
Eczema
Fatigue
Obesity
And more

Learn more about alternative medicine or naturopathic medicine

What Are Homeopathy Treatments?


Homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the philosophy of "like treats like".  In homeopathy, the dose of medicine is very small.  Choosing the correct homeopathic remedy is like using noise cancelling headphones, the energetic pattern of the remedy obliterates or modifies the disease.  In some cases it is curative.  Homeopathy is used for acute and chronic conditions.  It is safe for pets and babies and does not have any drug interactions. 

Learn more about our homeopathy treatments and other services

General Information

Holistic medicine treatments are available at Nature's Helper Medical Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  Dr. Stacey Munro is a contracted provider for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Connecticare.  Billing to non-contracted health plans is a courtesy and payment is required at the time of the visit.  Please check with your individual health plan to see if naturopathic medicine is included.  We are not a provider for any Medicare or Medicaid plans.

We cannot guarantee specific results of treatment or cure of medical problems.  It is our goal to advance you toward better health.  Ultimately it is the patient that heals, not the doctor.


Office Hours

Monday 11 am- 6 pm
Wednesday 11am-6pm
Thursday 9am-3 pm

New patient visits are typically 1 hour and follow up appointments are 1/2 hour.

Insurances Accepted: Anthem BCBS and other affiliated plans, Connecticare

Lifestyle education and homeopathic treatment are not covered by insurance and are billed separately from the visit.

Payment Methods

Visa, Mastercard, cash and check accepted.