Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is unique; it combines thousands of years of ancient medicinal wisdom with modern medical knowledge. Naturopathic medicine employs many different types of therapies and is governed by six fundamental healing principles:

The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

1. Do no harm

• The physician employs methods and medicines that minimize the risk of harmful effects.

2. Treat the cause of disease

• By identifying and removing the underlying cause of the disease rather than just suppressing the symptoms.

3. Doctor as teacher

• To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine, by sharing knowledge with patients and encouraging individual responsibility for health.

4. To heal the whole person through individualized treatment

• By understanding the unique physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors that contribute to illness, and customizing treatment protocols to the patient.

5. To emphasize prevention

• By partnering with the patient to assess risk factors and recommend appropriate naturopathic interventions to maintain health and prevent illness.

6. To support the healing power of the body

• By recognizing and removing obstacles to the body's inherent self-healing process.