Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic physicians are trained in the art and science of natural medicine at four-year accredited medical colleges and are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners. Naturopathic medicine is based in the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal. Serving as both specialists and primary care physicians, naturopaths utilize conventional diagnostics and treatment with natural therapies. Naturopathic recommendations may include therapeutic nutrition, lifestyle counseling, herbal therapies, hydrotherapy, homeopathy and pharmacology.
Naturopathic Medicine Is:
- Holistic in its approach, addressing whole health and primary care for the entire person.
- Aimed at identifying and treating the root causes of both acute and chronic illnesses.
- Committed to promoting health, utilizing minimally invasive treatments, and lowering healthcare costs.
- Personalized to engage patients actively and support lifestyle and behavior changes for improved health.
The Seven Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
1. The Healing Power of Nature
Naturopathic medicine supports the inherent ability in each of us to heal.
2. Identify and Treat the Cause
Investigation into complete health history is essential in discovering the cause of illness. Focus is placed on treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
3. First Do No Harm
Non-invasive, non-toxic methods of diagnosis and treatment are used first.
4. Doctor as Teacher
Understanding how the body works, its ability to heal, medical diagnoses and treatment is an important part of the healing process.
5. Treat the Whole Person
Naturopathic medicine takes a holistic look at all of the physical body systems, as well as addressing mental and spiritual health.
6. Prevention
Assessing risk factors for disease and choosing a healthy life style is the key to a longer healthier life.
7. Wellness
Naturopathic medicine supports the body in its constant search for balance.
Naturopathic medicine supports the inherent ability in each of us to heal.
2. Identify and Treat the Cause
Investigation into complete health history is essential in discovering the cause of illness. Focus is placed on treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
3. First Do No Harm
Non-invasive, non-toxic methods of diagnosis and treatment are used first.
4. Doctor as Teacher
Understanding how the body works, its ability to heal, medical diagnoses and treatment is an important part of the healing process.
5. Treat the Whole Person
Naturopathic medicine takes a holistic look at all of the physical body systems, as well as addressing mental and spiritual health.
6. Prevention
Assessing risk factors for disease and choosing a healthy life style is the key to a longer healthier life.
7. Wellness
Naturopathic medicine supports the body in its constant search for balance.
Naturopathic Medicine: The Original Patient-Centered Care Model
Naturopathic physicians are a uniquely educated and skilled, accredited healthcare workforce serving as primary care and specialty care physicians throughout the United States. Naturopathic medicine is recognized as one of the original systems of medicine offering safe, effective patient-centered care that is a vital part of healthcare in the twenty-first century.