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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
DEFINITION
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care—an art, science, philosophy and practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness. Naturopathic medicine is distinguished by the principles, which underlie and determine its practice. These principles are based upon the objective observation of the nature of health and disease and are continually reexamined in the light of scientific advances. Methods used are consistent with these principles and are chosen upon the basis of patient individuality. Naturopathic physicians are primary health care practitioners, whose diverse techniques include modem and traditional, scientific and empirical methods. The essence of naturopathic medicine lies in its fundamental principles, with methods and modalities selected based on the individual needs of each patient. Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are drawn from various sources and systems and will continue to evolve with advancements in knowledge.
NATUROPATHIC PRACTICE
Naturopathic practice incorporates all methods of clinical and laboratory diagnostic testing, including diagnostic radiology and other imaging techniques; nutritional medicine; dietetics and therapeutic fasting; medicines derived from mineral, animal, and botanical sources; hygiene and public health measures; naturopathic physical medicine, including naturopathic manipulative therapies; the application of water, heat, cold, light, electricity, air, earth, electromagnetic and mechanical devices, ultrasound, and therapeutic exercise; homeopathy; acupuncture; psychotherapy and counseling; as well as minor surgery and naturopathic obstetrics (natural childbirth).
THE NATURE CURE MOVEMENT
Nature cure is an earth-based system of medicine that makes use of the simple remedies presented by nature. Nature cure is a comprehensive system, which honors the wisdom of the body.
Author: Dr. Jared Zeff
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The Therapeutic Order
The Therapeutic Order is visually represented here as a triangle, listing the least invasive interventions to the most targeted and forceful interventions. The foundation, shown along the bottom, is the first step towards resolving the patient symptoms.
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