Thursday, February 19, 2009
The six principles that guide the therapeutic methods and modalities of naturopathic medicine include:
First Do No Harm - primum non nocere
Naturopathic medicine uses therapies that are safe and effective.
The Healing Power of Nature - vis medicatrix naturae
The human body possesses 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 - tolle causam
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 - tolle totum
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 - docere
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.
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Does your child have asthma? Allergies? ADHD? Food Allergies?
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Do you have questions about vaccinations? Did you know there are homeopathic immunizations?
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Do you have a healthy child that just needs regular well checks? (Lets do things now to keep them from getting a dis-ease!)
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Have you always wondered what you could do naturally to keep your child healthy?
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