Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct form of health care with an emphasis on prevention, treatment and optimal health guided by the use of therapeutic modalities which support the bodies innate ability towards self-healing.
Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine:
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Vis Medicatrix Naturae (The Healing Power of Nature)
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Docere (Doctor as Teacher)
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Tolle Causam (Identify and Treat the Causes)
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Primum Non Nocere (First Do No Harm)
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Treat the whole person
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Prevention
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In conjunction with the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine, a therapeutic order is incorporated to utilize the least invasive modalities first, while understanding that there is a time and a place for more invasive treatments as well.
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Re-establish basis of health
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Identify cause and remove the obstacles to cure
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Stimulate healing processes
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Support weakened or damaged systems/organs
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Restore structural integrity
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Address pathology
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Palliative treatment
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For more information on the training, education, and practice of Naturopathic Physicians, please refer to the website of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.