Growing up, I was introduced to Naturopathic medicine by my family. The doctor who delivered me was Dr John Bastyr; who was honored by having one of the most prestigious naturopathic medical schools named after him. Whatever health care I required growing up came from him. To me it was just common sense to look at health from the standpoint of holistic medicine.
Naturopathic medicine concentrates on whole patient wellness. The medicine is tailored to the patient and emphasizes prevention and self-care. Naturopathic medicine attempts to find the underlying cause of the patient’s condition rather than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment. Naturopathic doctors cooperate with all other branches of medical science referring patients to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate.
Naturopathic Doctors are primary care physicians clinically trained in natural therapeutics, whose philosophy is derived in part from a Hippocratic teaching more than 2000 years old: Vis Medicatrix Naturae - nature is the healer of all diseases. Their practice is based on the same basic bio-medical science foundation that allopathic practice is; however, their philosophies and approaches differ considerably from their conventional counterparts. Unfortunately I’ve seen my profession bowing to some of the federal and local mandates recently, ignoring our foundational principles. This practice angers me.
Naturopathic doctors diagnose disease and treat patients by using natural modalities such as physical manipulation, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, counseling, and hydrotherapy, among others. They choose treatment based on the individual patient, not based on the generality of symptoms. This approach has proven successful in treating both chronic and acute conditions.
The following six principles which guide the therapeutic methods and modalities of Naturopathic medicine have proven the test of time, and are the foundation of restoring true health to the patient and establishing a stable base from which abundant health can continue for the rest of their life.
Considering the wisdom involved in this kind of health care delivery system, one would ask, “why isn’t this the primary system of care?” With the massive profits yielded by the pharmaceutical industry, the delivery system that runs on money has a tough time letting go of the goose that lays the golden eggs. If our country would follow the guidelines involved in naturopathic care, there would be no health care crisis. Unfortunately, people have become lazy, and want everything done for them. Responsibility for self is where health reigns.
With forced medications placed on today’s society, the outcome has created a greater task, trying to correct the damage of these actions. The history of forced vaccines creating damage now falls to us to try and undo. This is why I continually study and attend seminars to keep up.
Naturopathic medicine concentrates on whole patient wellness. The medicine is tailored to the patient and emphasizes prevention and self-care. Naturopathic medicine attempts to find the underlying cause of the patient’s condition rather than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment. Naturopathic doctors cooperate with all other branches of medical science referring patients to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate.
Naturopathic Doctors are primary care physicians clinically trained in natural therapeutics, whose philosophy is derived in part from a Hippocratic teaching more than 2000 years old: Vis Medicatrix Naturae - nature is the healer of all diseases. Their practice is based on the same basic bio-medical science foundation that allopathic practice is; however, their philosophies and approaches differ considerably from their conventional counterparts. Unfortunately I’ve seen my profession bowing to some of the federal and local mandates recently, ignoring our foundational principles. This practice angers me.
Naturopathic doctors diagnose disease and treat patients by using natural modalities such as physical manipulation, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, counseling, and hydrotherapy, among others. They choose treatment based on the individual patient, not based on the generality of symptoms. This approach has proven successful in treating both chronic and acute conditions.
The following six principles which guide the therapeutic methods and modalities of Naturopathic medicine have proven the test of time, and are the foundation of restoring true health to the patient and establishing a stable base from which abundant health can continue for the rest of their life.
- First Do No Harm. Naturopathic medicine utilizes therapies which are safe and effective. This is unique in a world of drugs and other treatments with severe side effects. This principle should be embraced throughout all medical practice.
- The Healing Power of Nature. The human body is equipped with the inherent ability to restore health. The physician's role is to facilitate this process with the aid of natural, nontoxic therapies.
- Discover and Treat the Cause, Not Just the Effect. Physicians seek and treat the underlying cause of a disease. Symptoms are viewed as expressions of the body’s natural attempt to heal. The origin of disease is removed or treated so the patient can recover.
- Treat the Whole Person. The multiple factors in health and disease are considered while treating the whole person. Physicians provide flexible treatment programs to meet individual health care needs.
- The Physician is a Teacher. The physician’s major role is to educate, empower, and motivate patients to take responsibility for their own health. Creating a healthy, cooperative relationship with the patient has a strong therapeutic value.
- Prevention is the best cure. Naturopathic physicians are preventive medicine specialists. Physicians assess patient risk factors and heredity susceptibility and intervene appropriately to reduce risk and prevent illness. Prevention of disease is best accomplished through education and a lifestyle that supports health.
Considering the wisdom involved in this kind of health care delivery system, one would ask, “why isn’t this the primary system of care?” With the massive profits yielded by the pharmaceutical industry, the delivery system that runs on money has a tough time letting go of the goose that lays the golden eggs. If our country would follow the guidelines involved in naturopathic care, there would be no health care crisis. Unfortunately, people have become lazy, and want everything done for them. Responsibility for self is where health reigns.
With forced medications placed on today’s society, the outcome has created a greater task, trying to correct the damage of these actions. The history of forced vaccines creating damage now falls to us to try and undo. This is why I continually study and attend seminars to keep up.
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