Naturopathic Medicine
The 6 Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
First, Do No Harm:
Naturopathic medicine is gentle and effective. NDs choose the least invasive and least toxic treatment options necessary for each patient.
The Healing Power of Nature:
Naturopathic doctors understands and supports the inherent healing power of the body.
Identify and Treat the Cause:
Symptoms are the way our bodies tell us that something is wrong. Naturopathic doctors strive to determine and treat the cause of illness, not just treat the symptoms.
Treat the Whole Person:
NDs recognize that the body is an integrated whole and treat the patient, not their disease. Naturopathic Doctors will assess many aspects of health including nutritional status, lifestyle, family medical history, genetics, environmental and social factors of each person’s life.
Doctor as Teacher:
A Naturopathic doctor’s major role is to educate and encourage the patient to take responsibility for his or her own health. NDs are catalysts for healthful change, empowering and motivating the patient to assume responsibility.
Prevention:
“Prevention is the best cure”. Naturopathic medicine promotes overall health, wellness and prevention of disease.
Whole-Person Healthcare Designed to Understand the Bigger Picture.
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of healthcare that combines the wisdom of natural medicine with modern scientific knowledge.
Naturopathic Doctors are trained to evaluate the whole person rather than viewing individual symptoms or body systems in isolation. This means considering your health history, nutrition, lifestyle, environment, stress, sleep, medications, and other factors that may be influencing how you feel.
At Vibrant Wellness, naturopathic medicine is one of the foundations of our Personalized Care model. Dr. Carrie takes the time to understand your story, identify health priorities, and create recommendations that are appropriate for your needs and realistic for your life.
Depending on your individual needs, your care may incorporate:
- Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
- Vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplementation
- Botanical medicine
- Hydrotherapy
- Homeopathy
- Laboratory testing when appropriate
- Review of potential drug-herb-nutrient interactions
- Stress and nervous system support
- Client education
- Acupuncture and other supportive therapies
The goal isn't to give you more things to do. It's to help you better understand your health and determine which interventions deserve your attention.
The Therapeutic Order
Naturopathic medicine follows a therapeutic hierarchy that prioritizes establishing the foundations of health and supporting normal function before progressing to more intensive interventions when appropriate.
It is not about avoiding conventional care. It's about using the right level of intervention for the individual and recognizing when collaboration or referral is needed.
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