Naturopathic Medicine

Proven Naturopathic Medicine Solutions

Naturopathic Medicine is a unique and distinct system of health care that emphasizes the use of prevention and natural therapeutics. The doctors who practice naturopathic medicine, called naturopathic doctors (NDs), are trained to serve as primary care general practitioners who are experts in the prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment of both acute and chronic health conditions.

Naturopathic doctors are trained at accredited, four-year, post-graduate, residential naturopathic medical programs.

Naturopathic medicine doctors use a variety of natural and non-invasive therapies, including clinical nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, physical medicine, and counseling.

Many naturopathic doctors have additional training and certification in acupuncture and natural childbirth. Naturopathic treatments are effective in treating a wide variety of conditions without the need for additional intervention. Naturopathic medicine doctors are also able to function within an integrated framework, and naturopathic therapies can be used to complement treatments used by conventionally trained medical doctors. The result is a patient-centered approach that strives to provide the most appropriate treatment for an individual’s needs.

Naturopathic doctors are guided by six principles:

• Do No Harm
• The Healing Power of Nature
• Find the Cause
• Treat the Whole Person
• Preventive Medicine
• Doctor as Teacher