An Introduction to
Naturopathic Medicine
 Naturopathic
medicine is the practice of medicine that blends natural, non-toxic
therapies, known for centuries, with the latest scientific knowledge
of health and human systems. It covers all aspects of human health
from prenatal to geriatric care, from nutrition to lifestyle,
from the physical to the mental.
Naturopathic medicine concentrates on whole-patient wellness
by attempting to find the underlying cause of the patient’s
condition rather than emphasizing only symptomatic treatment.
For example, nasal congestion might be caused by a food allergy
or environmental factors. Naturopathic medicine also uses the
lowest possible force intervention necessary to achieving a cure.
A naturopathic physician, an ND, is a primary care general practitioner
trained as an expert in natural medicine. A naturopathic physician
focuses diagnosis and treatment on the causal factors, such as
the food allergies. An ND tailors the medicine specifically to
the individual patient and emphasizes prevention and self-care
for a true cure. Naturopathic physicians also cooperate with
all other branches of medical science and, when appropriate,
refer patients to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment.
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