What is Naturopathic Medicine

Natural Healing

“Naturopathic medicine (sometimes called "naturopathy") is a distinct system of primary health care that emphasizes prevention and the self-healing process through the use of natural therapies. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) blend centuries-old knowledge and a philosophy that nature is the most effective healer, with current research on health and human systems.
Naturopathic diagnosis is focused on identifying the underlying causes of disease, while naturopathic therapies are supported by research drawn from peer-reviewed journals from many disciplines, including naturopathic medicine, conventional medicine, European complementary medicine, clinical nutrition, phytotherapy, pharmacognosy, homeopathy, psychology and spirituality.” 

- Bastyr University, 2012

In other words, a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) treats a patient as a whole person and strives to provide the best holistic medicine possible. The goal of an ND is to ultimately teach a patient how to care for their own health and well-being with the intention that the person will no longer need to be a patient, and instead be healed and healthy. 

Naturopathic doctors are trained in both the use of prescription drugs and the latest in medical research and the use of herbs and natural healing. This unique blend of training and licensing provides a vast tool chest for helping patients get better. 

Many people who are taking prescriptions, for example, could enjoy better health through diet and lifestyle changes or supplements to stop suffering the ill effects of drugs. There are often many more options than traditional medical clinics offer. 

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