What is Naturopathic Medicine? Everything You Need to Know

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Naturopathic medicine combines the wisdom of nature and the knowledge of science. It provides a holistic view of a patient’s health.

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The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

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This principle guides the physician to always consider whether tests or remedies may be harmful to their patients, and to avoid such options..

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2. Identify and Treat the Causes

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3. Treat the Whole Person

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4. The Healing Power of Nature

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Whether it’s following a healthy diet or understanding what a part of their body is, a physician is there to teach the patient about their bodies and ways to take care of them.

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6. Prevention

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Naturopathic physicians are in tune with the human body in a way that traditional medical doctors are not. They complete rigorous educational requirements and are highly trained professionals adept at promoting your health and warding off disease.

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What is Naturopathic Medicine? Everything You Need to Know

Naturopathic medicine combines the wisdom of nature and the knowledge of science. It provides a holistic view of a patient’s health.

The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine has existed since the 1600s. Since then, naturopathic physicians have lived by, and followed these tenets. Today, these principles exist to protect patients and guide physicians.

This principle guides the physician to always consider whether tests or remedies may be harmful to their patients, and to avoid such options..

1. Do No Harm

2. Identify and Treat the Causes

A naturopathic physician looks at the causes of different conditions and symptoms. Then the focus turns to treating root causes of disease, rather than just symptoms alone.

3. Treat the Whole Person

You might have heard the term “holistic medicine.” This refers to treating a patient by considering their entire being: body, mind, and spirit. This is different than traditional Western Medicine which focuses on treating a symptom only.

4. The Healing Power of Nature

Natural treatments like oils and herbs are effective when used correctly. Naturopathic physicians are experts in using the healing power of nature. This allows naturopathic physicians to avoid artificially produced substances, or pharmaceuticals.

Whether it’s following a healthy diet or understanding what a part of their body is, a physician is there to teach the patient about their bodies and ways to take care of them.

5. The Physician as a Teacher

6. Prevention

Preventative medicine is essential in a world filled with preventable diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

Naturopathic physicians are in tune with the human body in a way that traditional medical doctors are not. They complete rigorous educational requirements and are highly trained professionals adept at promoting your health and warding off disease.