Naturopathic medicine is increasing in popularity, and for good reason! Naturopathic physicians (NDs) are highly trained medical professionals, subjected to rigorous testing, accreditation, and licensing procedures. These may vary according to the state in which your doctor is practicing.
We differ from Medical physicians (MDs) in several ways, including our healing principles, the amount of time we spend with our patients, and the types of healing modalities we emphasize. We are the same as Medical physicians in that we are striving to help our patients reach maximum health and comfort, in order to allow each individual to live their life to the fullest!
What is Naturopathic Medicine ?
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians defines Naturopathic Medicine as:
“A distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods."
“Naturopathic practice includes the following diagnostic and therapeutic modalities: clinical and laboratory diagnostic testing, nutritional medicine, botanical medicine, naturopathic physical medicine (including naturopathic manipulative therapy), public health measures, hygiene, counseling, minor surgery, homeopathy, acupuncture, prescription medication, intravenous and injection therapy, and naturopathic obstetrics (natural childbirth).”
“The following principles are the foundation of naturopathic medical practice:
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We differ from Medical physicians (MDs) in several ways, including our healing principles, the amount of time we spend with our patients, and the types of healing modalities we emphasize. We are the same as Medical physicians in that we are striving to help our patients reach maximum health and comfort, in order to allow each individual to live their life to the fullest!
What is Naturopathic Medicine ?
- Nutritional Counseling
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Herbal therapies
- tinctures
- teas
- glycerates
- capsules
- flower remedies
- Nutraceuticals
- Laboratory & Specialized testing
- General screening panels
- Specialized panels
- Infectious
- Autoimmune
- Endocrine
- Toxicity screening
- Food & Environmental allergy & intolerance testing
- Nutritional panels
- Gastrointestinal panels
- Homeopathy
- Physical modalities
- Acupuncture
- Hydrotherapy
- Craniosacral therapy
- Reiki therapy
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians defines Naturopathic Medicine as:
“A distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods."
“Naturopathic practice includes the following diagnostic and therapeutic modalities: clinical and laboratory diagnostic testing, nutritional medicine, botanical medicine, naturopathic physical medicine (including naturopathic manipulative therapy), public health measures, hygiene, counseling, minor surgery, homeopathy, acupuncture, prescription medication, intravenous and injection therapy, and naturopathic obstetrics (natural childbirth).”
“The following principles are the foundation of naturopathic medical practice:
- The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae): Naturopathic medicine recognizes an inherent self-healing process in people that is ordered and intelligent. Naturopathic physicians act to identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and augment this inherent self-healing process.
- Identify and Treat the Causes (Tolle Causam): The naturopathic physician seeks to identify and remove the underlying causes of illness rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.
- First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere): Naturopathic physicians follow three guidelines to avoid harming the patient:
- Utilize methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side effects, using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat;
- Avoid when possible the harmful suppression of symptoms; and
- Acknowledge, respect, and work with individuals’ self-healing process.
- Doctor as Teacher (Docere): Naturopathic physicians educate their patients and encourage self-responsibility for health. They also recognize and employ the therapeutic potential of the doctor-patient relationship.
- Treat the Whole Person: Naturopathic physicians treat each patient by taking into account individual physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, and other factors. Since total health also includes spiritual health, naturopathic physicians encourage individuals to pursue their personal spiritual development.
- Prevention: Naturopathic physicians emphasize the prevention of disease by assessing risk factors, heredity and susceptibility to disease, and by making appropriate interventions in partnership with their patients to prevent illness."
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I am a proud member and supporter of the AANP and the CNPA.