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WHAT IS NATUROPATHY?

Naturopaths are primary care physicians trained in four year accredited medical programs. They must demonstrate proficiency in nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, minor surgery, pharmacology and physical medicine in addition to clinical diagnosing skills comparable to conventional medicine. The hallmark of Naturopathy is the focus on treating the whole person in a way that is congruous to the person’s needs and abilities.

A Naturopath also adheres to the following core philosophical principles:

Primum Non Nocere- First Do No Harm
Minimize potentially invasive procedure and utilize less aggressive alternative treatments if at all possible

Tolle Causum- Treat The Cause
We must focus on the root, not just the superficial symptoms in order to achieve long term and balanced health.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae- The Healing Power of Nature
Involves the use of therapies that support the person and encourage his/her intrinsic healing properties to work more effectively.

Treat the Whole Patient
Understanding that the health of a person is a dynamic relationship that includes the physical, emotional and spiritual.

Docere- Doctor as Teacher
The role of a physician is to educate the patient about his/her condition and to encourage active participation in his/her own healing process.

Prevention
This is the intention of preventing disease from occurring supporting the immune system through optimal nutrition and choices in lifestyle.

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