Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of health. It is
distinguished from other systems of healthcare by the guiding
principles upon which its practice is based.
Guiding principles of naturopathic medicine:
First, do no harm.
Naturopathic doctors use the most natural methods to help patients
feel better. Patients do not experience unpleasant side effects.
The healing power of nature.
Naturopathic doctors recognize that the human body knows how to heal.
They assist the patient with the process.
Identify and treat the causes
Naturopathic doctors work to determine and address the underlying
cause of the patient's health concern. They do not believe in treating
symptoms.
Doctor as a teacher
Naturopathic doctors work to empower the patient to take
responsibility for their health. Patients become better informed
consumers of health care.
Treat the whole person
Naturopathic doctors use a holistic approach to remove the cause of
the patients illness.
Prevention
Naturopathic doctors believe that it is easier and cheaper to prevent
illness in the first place, than to attempt to treat, reverse or
correct it later.
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