First Do No Harm The least invasive and least harmful methods of diagnosis and treatment are always used first.
The Healing Power of Nature We each have an innate healing power within ourselves. Naturopathic Medicine allows us to utilize this power to reach health.
Prevention Beyond immunizations, there is so much more we can each do to prevent disease. Naturopathic medicine incorporates the many ways we can stay well.
Treatment of the Whole Person Naturopathic doctors consider the totality of a person's life-- the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and environmental spheres-- that impact that person's health.
Treat the Cause Looking beyond symptoms to see what the true cause is for any disease, and treating appropiately.
Doctor as Teacher ( and student) A large part of what a naturopathic doctor does is educate the patient about health and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I also believe that doctors learn from our patients, and this fosters an exchange in the therapeutic relationship.
Wellness Rather than just aim for the elimination of disease, naturopathic medicine aims to promote wellness in each person.
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