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Naturopathic Medicine is the science of diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of disease using natural therapies with a focus on
optimizing health and well-being through individualized patient care
and public education.
Principles of Naturopathy
- Primum non nocere - do no harm, effective health care with the least risk for all patients
- Vis medicatrix naturae - healing power of nature, respect and promote self- healing
- Tolle causum - treat the cause, identify and remove causes, avoid suppression of symptoms
- Docere - doctor as teacher, educate patients, inspire rational hope, encourage self-responsibility
- Treat the whole person - each person is unique with their own factors effecting their health
- Health promotion is the best prevention - well-being includes health individually, in the community and globally
Naturopathic Medical Therapies
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - combinations of acupuncture, diet and traditional botanical formula for diverse conditions
Botanical Medicine - use of whole plants individually and in combinations
Clinical Nutrition - diet and supplementation for health promotion and disease treatment
Homeopathic Medicine - minute doses of plant animal and mineral substances for treatment and prevention
Hydrotherapy - healing using the power of hot and cold water
Naturopathic Manipulation - diverse techniques for correction of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions
Counseling and Lifestyle Modification - assessment of risk factors and programs to modify behaviour emphasizing self-responsibility
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