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WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?

Naturopathic medicine is a system of health care - an art, science, philosophy, and
practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness. Naturopathic medicine is not
defined by the substances used in treatment but rather by the principles, which underlie
and determine its practice. These principles include: the healing power of nature, find the
cause, do no harm, treat the whole person, doctor as teacher, prevention and wellness.
Infused in this practice is a profound respect for the art of medicine, reverence for the
wisdom of nature, and the effective application of the latest scientific research; all of
which combine to ensure optimal patient outcomes. To learn more about Naturopathic
Medical education andtraining, click here.


THE PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

˜˜  The Healing Power of Nature  Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Naturopathic medicine recognizes an inherent self-healing process in the body that is
ordered and intelligent.   Naturopathic physicians act to identify and remove obstacles to
recovery as well as to facilitate and augment this healing ability.

˜˜  First Do No Harm  Primum Non Nocere
Naturopathic medicine follows three principles to avoid harming the patient:  (1) Utilize
methods and medical substances that minimize the risk of harmful side effects (2) Avoid,
when possible, the harmful suppression of symptoms (3) Acknowledge and respect the
individual's healing process, using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat illness. 

˜˜  Find the Cause  Tolle Causum
Underlying causes of illness must be identified and removed before complete recovery
can occur.  The naturopathic physician seeks to identify and remove the underlying
causes of illness, rather than to eliminate or merely suppress symptoms.

˜˜  Treat the Whole Person  Tolle Totem
Naturopathic physicians treat each individual by taking into account physical, mental,
emotional, genetic, environmental, social and other factors.  Since total health also
include spiritual health, naturopathic physicians encourage individuals to pursue their
personal spiritual development.

˜˜  Doctor as Teacher Docere
The original meaning of the word “doctor” is teacher.  One of the main objectives of
naturopathic medicine is to educate the patient and emphasize self –responsibility for
health.  Naturopathic physicians also acknowledge the therapeutic value of the doctor -
patient relationship.

˜˜  Prevention
Naturopathic physicians emphasize disease prevention, assessment of risk factors and
hereditary susceptibility to disease and making appropriate interventions to prevent
illness.Naturopathic medicine strives to create a healthy world in which humanity may
thrive

˜˜  Wellness
Wellness follows the establishment and maintenance of optimum health and balance.
Wellness is a state of being healthy, characterized by positive emotion, thought and
action.  Wellness is inherent in everyone, no matter what dis-ease(s) an individual might
experience.  If wellness is truly recognized and nurtured within that individual, he/she
will more quickly heal, as compared to their healing with direct treatment of the dis-ease
alone.  (This principle was adopted by Bastyr University and added to the original six principles.)
                                                  Resources:
                                                                     1.   Bastyr University 2001 / 2002 catalog
                                                                     2.   Position Papers and Organizational Documents or the AANP
                                                                     Revised 8/30/02             clinic/handouts/Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

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