Naturopathic Philosophy
Guiding principles and values of naturopathic medicine
Naturopathic Medicine views health as the totality of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is a system of healthcare that takes a holistic and natural approach to assessment, diagnosis and treatment of an individual, with emphasis on prevention and health maintenance.
It employs a combination of several different disciplines of natural healing – including Diet & Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine and Lifestyle Counseling – selected to coincide with the patient’s individual constitution.
Naturopathic Medicine emphasizes treating the cause of the illness rather than just the symptoms. With this focus, symptoms are not simply suppressed; instead, their origin is determined and treated. This initiates a path to long-term improvement of health and well-being.
The principles of Naturopathic Medicine are:
- First, do no harm.
- Act in co-operation with the healing power of nature.
- Address the fundamental causes of disease.
- Heal the whole person through individualized treatment.
- Teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine.