Naturopathic Medicine

Prevention

emphasize the prevention of disease by assessing risk factors, heredity and susceptibility to disease

When to be concerned about naturopath (usually traditional)

not willing to work w/ dr., saying "cure" etc.

Doctor as Teacher (Docere)

-Of primary importance is the education and, thereby, empowerment of patients -Encouragement of self-responsibility for health

Theory of Holistic Medicine

-Safe, gentle, non-invasive therapies including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulation and lifestyle counseling, **to assist the whole person in maximizing the body's inherent self-healing capacity.**

Foundation and Principle of Naturopathic Medicine

1. The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae) 2. Identify and Treat the Causes (ToIle Causam) 3. First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere) 4. Doctor as Teacher (Docere) 5. Treat the Whole Person 6. Treat the Whole Person 7. Prevention

Identify and Treat the Causes (ToIle Causam)

Identify and remove the underlying causes of illness rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.

The Healing Powere of Natue (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)

People have a process by which they self heal. The goal of the naturopath is to help the patient: Remove obstacles to healing and recovery

What don't traditional naturopaths do?

They do not use prescription drugs, injections, x-rays, or surgery.

First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere)

Utilize methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side effects, using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat.

What similar Therapeutic modalities do NDs and MDs use?

basically everything, but NDs have more holistic natural approaches depending on the state, naturopathic physicians may or may not be allowed to prescribe drugs, perform minor surgery, practice and/or assist in childbirth

ND and MD's all...

have continue medical education

Red Flags about Natuopathic provider

medical ppl that don't want to work with you as medical team, bashing medical professionals, doesn't have edu to support claims, "cure claims"

who tends to seek out naturopathic medicine?

more educated, wealthy ppl

Treat the Whole Person

taking into account individual physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, and other factors