Naturopathic medicine is a medical system that combines modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of healing. It is the art and science of disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment using natural therapies that include botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, Homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation, Traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, and lifestyle counseling. Naturopathic Doctors provide patients with a truly integrative form of health care and many patients with chronic illness have found tremendous benefits.
A Naturopathic Doctor seeks to restore and maintain optimal health by enhancing the body's self-healing process. In the eye of Naturopathic medicine, health is affected by physiological, structural, psychological, social, spiritual, environment and lifestyle factors. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body and unfavourable lifestyle habits and the primary goal is to treat the underlying root cause of the disease.
In order to assess health concerns and determine the best treatment approach for each patient, Naturopathic doctors use both conventional and Naturopathic diagnostic tools. A thorough health history is first obtained during an initial assessment. A nutritional evaluation is also performed in order to determine one’s dietary habits. They also do complete physical exams and use them as a standard part of an assessment. Finally, laboratory testing, including urine analysis, blood work and saliva testing, is an essential aspect of a complete medical assessment.
Article by Sofia Lopoukhine, Communications Consultant.
Article by Sofia Lopoukhine, Communications Consultant.
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