
Dr. Preety Pratik Shah D.C.
General Practitioner
750 Fletcher Dr Suite# 304 Elgin IL, 60120About
Dr. Shah is a licensed Naturopathic and Chiropractic Physician. She offers telemedicine and consults in person with patients regarding chronic diseases. Dr. Shah believes it is important for patients to understand the disease process and be an active part of their own healing journey. When the body is supplied with what it needs, and its internal environment is cleaned; the body has the ability to heal itself. Along with seeing patients in private practice, she enjoys teaching. Dr. Shah was a full-time faculty at National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. She continues to teach through webinars and online courses. Dr. Shah is grateful for having the opportunity to be part of a holistic community where importance is given to relationships with others, with self and with nature. Dr. Preety Shah is a devoted mother, wife and friend and her life goal is to continuously improve as a human being and help others achieve their best health.
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Do naturopath's use essential oils?
Yes, some naturopaths make use of essential oils in their treatment plan. You are welcome to make a free discovery appointment, where you can ask questions and understand what you can expect if you work with me. Please check out naturalroute.org. Our office phone number is 847.888.3131 READ MORE
How is naturopathic medicine beneficial for people?
We try to understand the root cause. I spend about 2 hours at the first office visit to get a full picture of your life. The history taking includes current medical history, past medical history, childhood history and mental/emotional history. Following the history taking, I will order any pertinent lab work. This allows me to understand what may be the root cause of your illness. READ MORE
What type of nutritional supplements do naturopath's prescribe?
Naturopathic physicians know how to judge the quality of supplements you are taking by reviewing ingredients, forms of specific vitamins used, how hard or easy it is for your body to absorb the vitamin and how much you would need of each. You may schedule a free discovery visit to ask questions at 847.888.3131 My website is NaturalRoute.org READ MORE
Can natural remedies treat insomnia?
Yes, there are many natural remedies that can be used to treat insomnia. Homeopathy especially works well for it. But the long term solution is to address the cause. READ MORE
Are there natural ways to fight off fatigue?
There are many different reasons for fatigue. Fatigue and fibromyalgia are common conditions I see and treat through natural means. READ MORE
Are there any homeopathic medicines to prevent mono?
There are homeopathic medicines that can be used for mono and infections in general. But to prevent you from getting it, stay away from him for a few days. And the both of you can do some constitutional hydrotherapy treatments to boost your immunity. Hydrotherapy treatments are therapies that make use of water to improve health and boost immunity. One form of hydrotherapy is to place alternative hot and cold towels on the neck for a sore throat. See details on healthtalks365.com READ MORE
Should I consider natural medicine for cancer?
There are holistic doctors that specialize in Cancer. It would be worth while to ask for a consultation to understand the pros and cons. Cancer treatment center of America also offer both conventional treatments with supportive natural treatments. READ MORE
Neuropathy
The two may or may not be related. There are many different reasons people develop neuropathies and many reasons people get constipated. Chronic conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, viral infections, autoimmune disease, etc can cause neuropathies. But benign things like bad posture can cause it as well. It may be worth your while to get evaluated by a chiropractor as well. It is also important to get evaluated for underlying conditions by your primary care physician. READ MORE
Are there any natural ways to strengthen my liver?
Yes, there are many natural ways to support and strengthen the liver. READ MORE
Would you recommend naturopathy treatment for severe diabetes?
Yes, most definitely. A trained holistic medicine practitioner can work with your primary care physician or your endocrinologist to help stabilize blood glucose through diet and lifestyle changes. Often deficiency of certain nutrients also creates an imbalance that can be hard to manage with medications alone. In my experience having a team of doctors benefits the patient tremendously. READ MORE
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