6 Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

 

F I R S T ,  D O  N O  H A R M

We use the least invasive, yet the most effective treatment.

We utilize the least invasive therapies that are proven to be effective.

 

T H E  H E A L I N G  P O W E R  O F  N A T U R E

We believe in the body's ability to heal itself.

 

T R E A T  T H E  C A U S E S

We look beyond the symptoms and identify the root causes of your health problems.

 

T H E  D O C T O R  A S  T E A C H E R

We educate you about your own health, so you will have a clear picture of what is going on in your body.

 

T R E A T  T H E  W H O L E  P E R S O N

Everyone is unique and our goal is to integrate your physical, mental, and emotional aspects together.

 

P R E V E N T I O N

Prevention is the best cure.

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What is ND?

Naturopathic Doctor

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The doctor who focus on identifying the underlying causes of disease & uses research-based natural therapies to treat.

 

Natural therapies includes:

-Natural Supplements ( Vitamin, Minerals, Amino acids)

-Botanical Medicine

-Clinical Nutrition & IV Nutritional Therapy

-Hormone Therapy

-Lifestyle Modifications (Diet, Exercise, Sleep, Stress)

-Physical Medicine & Hydrotherapy

-Mind-Body Medicine

 

ND spend an average of 8-10 years on university level education

• 4 years : Bachelor Degree of Pre-Medicine

• 4-6 years: Doctorate Degree in Naturopathic Medicine, Only 7 accredited schools in USA and Canada.

• 4,100 hours of clinical training & 1,300 hours with patients

• Neplex step I and step II Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations

• Stage I Licensure to practice ND renew every 2 years

• 60 credit hours continuing education every 2 years

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4 Reasons why ND maybe right for you

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• If you want doctor who spending time talking to you : ND spends up to an hour at the first visit to understand the genetic, environmental & lifestyle factors that can affect your health.

• If you want to treat root cause of illness, not just symptom: ND focuses on finding the underlying causes to plan effective treatment that uniquely tailored to you & your health goals

• If you prefer natural & non-invasive treatment: ND provides a combination of therapies to promote your body’ healing ability.ND ensures your current medications have no drug interactions with natural supplements & therapies.

• If you want to be healthy as a whole & a long term: ND plans beyond just supplements, ND also plans on your diet, exercise, sleep, stress, emotional, social, lifestyle, & mindfulness that are better for you in a long term.