With its emphasis on prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances, naturopathic medicine encourages individuals to follow their inherent self-healing process.
According to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the following six principals set the foundation of naturopathic practice:
• The Healing Power of Nature
Recognizing the ordered and intelligent self-healing process which is inherent in individuals
• Identify and Treat the Causes
Indentifying and removing the underlying causes of illness, not merely eliminating or suppressing the symptoms
• First Do No Harm
To avoid harming the patient, a naturopathic physician follows these three guidelines:
1. Using the last force necessary
According to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the following six principals set the foundation of naturopathic practice:
• The Healing Power of Nature
Recognizing the ordered and intelligent self-healing process which is inherent in individuals
• Identify and Treat the Causes
Indentifying and removing the underlying causes of illness, not merely eliminating or suppressing the symptoms
• First Do No Harm
To avoid harming the patient, a naturopathic physician follows these three guidelines:
1. Using the last force necessary