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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is an innovative system of health care that strives to restore and maintain optimal health by combining modern medical knowledge with traditional healing wisdom. We define health as not merely the absence of disease, but a state of well-being that can only be achieved when the mind, body, and spirit are in balance.
What training does a Naturopathic Doctor have?
Naturopathic Doctors attend a four-year Naturopathic medical schools. Naturopathic Doctors are trained as primary care physicians, and as such perform a detailed history, run necessary labs, and make appropriate diagnoses. Naturopathic Doctors take the time to educate our patients so they can make informed decisions about their treatment options, and commonly work in conjunction with other practitioners to asssure the best possible care.
Why see a Naturopathic Doctor?
1. Naturopathic doctors spend extra time to understand your health problems.
2. Naturopathic doctors find the cause of your illness.
3. Naturopathic doctors find ways for your body to heal itself.
4. Naturopathic doctors treat you as a whole person and not just as parts.
5. Naturoapthic doctors value prevention and are experts in preventitive medicine.
6. Naturopathic doctors use safe methods that cause no harm.
7. Naturopathic doctors are often better at diagnosing rare causes of disease.
What should I expect when seeing a Naturopathic doctor?
Expect your first visit to last up to 3 hours so the doctor can get a full picture of your symptoms; physical, mental, and emotional. Next, expect the Naturopathic doctor will fully inform you of all your choices both conventional and natural and help YOU choose which are best.
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American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
