Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
Harness the Healing Power of Nature -
The naturopathic physician works to restore and support the powerful
and inherent healing abilities of the body, mind and spirit. Naturopathic
medicine
harnesses the vast potential of the natural world to stimulate the
process of
healing and prevent further disease from occurring.
First Do No Harm -
The naturopathic physician chooses remedies and therapies that are
safe and effective, to increase overall health and decrease harmful
side effects.
Identify and Treat the Cause -
The primary goal of the naturopathic physician is to determine and
treat the underlying causes of illness, rather than simply managing
the symptoms.
Treat the Whole Person -
Each person is unique and requires individualized care. In treating
the cause of any condition, the naturopathic physician takes into
account not only a person's physical symptoms, but also the person
who has the symptoms. Disease affects the entire person, not just
a specific organ or system. Thoughts, feelings, lifestyle, family
history, environmental stresses, nutritional status and general
physical state are all carefully evaluated and addressed.
Educate -
The naturopathic physician helps people understand health and illness,
to give them the tools to live in balance and become responsible
for their own health.
Maintain Health -
The naturopathic physician applies all of the above principles in
a proactive form of prevention against the development of more serious
chronic or degenerative diseases.
Wellness -
Health is more than just the absence of disease. Optimum health
entails daily functioning on the highest possible levels, and is
characterized by
positive emotions, thoughts and actions. The capacity for wellness
is inherent in everyone.
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