Meet Dr. Farzam Afshar NMD | Naturopathic Medical Doctor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Dr. Farzam Afshar NMD and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dr. Farzam, is there something you can share with us that those outside of the industry might not be aware of?
The one thing about Naturopathic Medicine that people are unaware of is the extensive evidence behind natural therapeutics. I am often asked what is Naturopathic Medicine? I respond, it is one of three branches of medicine with the others being Allopathic Medicine (MD) and Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Naturopathic Medicine is based on six principles: 1-First Do No Harm 2-Healing Power of Nature 3-Treat The Person 4-Treat The Root Cause 5-Teacher As Doctor 6-Prevention. Naturopathic Medical Doctors are trained at 4 year federally accredited medical schools studying everything their Allopathic and Osteopathic colleagues learn, while also having an evidence based alternative and complementary component on top of their curriculum, which makes for an intensive 4 year medical school journey. Many people do not realize functional medicine started with Naturopathic Medicine and many others ask what is functional medicine? It is often rooted in the smallest functional unit in our body which is the cell. This is where most pathologies begin. The cell functions off of many of the things we as a greater organism need as well, such as oxygen, food, and water. The “food” cells thrive off of for biochemical activity are vitamins and minerals. So, when I am often asked why we focus so much on vitamins and minerals, I explain the importance of the cell and how vitamins and minerals are needed for healthy cells and how we as a greater organism are just a conglomeration of cells. Focusing on the cell and removing obstacles to cure often allow the natural mechanisms and healing processes to take place and therefore leading to holistic healing and wellness.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Sakura Natural Health was first established in 2007 and since then has been providing a wide range of natural and holistic family health services to the Houston metropolitan area and beyond. Our team of professional clinicians are dedicated to listening and working with each individual client, with a service tailored to their individual needs, in order to help restore a sense of peace, calm, and optimal wellness in their mind, body, spirit, and overall in their lives. Life can at times become hectic for many reasons. At some point in everyone’s lives, one’s mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health does not get the attention of care that it needs. When our mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health is neglected, our quality of life starts to drop and we feel increasingly stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, and don’t feel like our normal selves. Naturopathic Medicine is the tested time and time again way to get back optimal health and realize what is important and how to grow mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Naturopathic Medicine is a process and a journey. It’s a series of healing and learning experiences followed by making changes that can lead to greater knowledge and control of the mind, emotions, spirit, and physical wellness. Mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health are a person’s greatest asset, and we want patient’s mental space clear, emotional health balanced, spiritual health at its zenith, and their physical health at its optimum level, to let them live the best life they can and in whatever situation they are in! We have assisted thousands of families in their journey back to health and wellness. We have learned from each one of them, and each one of them holds a dear space in our hearts. At Sakura Natural Health, many different modalities are utilized to create the best path forward for our clients. These modalities include: 1) Naturopathic Mental Health Consulting 2) Clinical Hypnotherapy 3) Orthomolecular Medicine 4) Botanical Medicine 5) Homeopathic Medicine 6) Ayurvedic Medicine 7) Oriental Medicine 8) Naturopathic Physical Medicine 9) Naturopathic Nutritional Consulting 10) Life Coaching 11) Naturopathic Hydrotherapy 12) Clinical Aromatherapy

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Itinerary: Places To Visit – 1) Houston Botanical Garden 2) Houston Museum of Natural Science 3) Houston Zoo 4) Downtown Aquarium 5) Space Center Houston – NASA Places To Eat & Drink – 1) Sweetgreen 2) Green Fork & Straw 3) Verdine 4) Leaf & Grain 5) Ruggles Black

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I could never have achieved all the degrees, honors, and progress I have had in my life without my parents, spouse, sister, brother in law, and nephew. Their support and love have not only nourished my soul, but have propelled me towards being a better version of myself daily. Furthermore, all the teachers from pre-school all the way through medical school have been inspirational, influential, and key in my knowledge and success for which I am eternally indebted.

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Image Credits
Photo Credits: Regus BLVD Place Management Sakura Natural Health