Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that uses natural, non-toxic therapies to treat the whole person and encourage the self-healing process. Naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine based on a belief in vitalism. The naturopathic rationality is to invigorate the mending force of the body and treat the underlying reason for malady. Symptoms of disease are seen as cautioning indicators of abnormal functions (physiology) of the body which is due to unfavorable lifestyle propensities. Naturopathic Medicine treats the malady as a whole spectrum rather than a single element. Whether treating acute ore chronic conditions, naturopathic medicines are picked dependent upon the individualized patient - their physiological, structural, mental, social, environmental and lifestyle elements.
Naturopathic therapies are derived from the sciences of clinical nutrition, botanical medicines, homeopathy, physical medicine, Chinese medicine/needle therapy, exercise therapy, lifestyle counseling, and hydrotherapy. For a further explanation of these medicines:
Botanical medicines, can be used for a variety of disorders to help stimulate the immune system, clear toxins, soothe aches and pains, or to allow the body to re-establish homeostasis.
Homeopathic remedies, extremely low doses of plant extracts and minerals that gently strengthen the body's healing and immune response.
Physical therapy and exercise therapy, including massage and other gentle techniques used on deep muscles and joints for therapeutic purposes. This may include realigning joints that are out of place
Chinese medicine and Acupuncture, targets the energetic level. As everything in the universe is energy, by correcting the problem at this level, everything downstream tends to correct itself. However, proper diet and nutrition are still vital to enhance healing.
Hydrotherapy, is the use of water to treat a disorder or disease. By alternating hot and cold, it stimulates blood flow, increases oxygenation, delivery of nutrients and facilitates removal of wastes. It also enhances the immune system.
Is naturopathic medicine safe?
Naturopathic physicians are trained in conventional medical sciences including physical examination, lab diagnosis, pharmacology and minor surgery. Naturopathic treatments are safe and backed by evidence-based studies. Naturopathic physicians are more concerned with finding the underlying cause of a condition and applying treatments that work in alliance with the natural healing mechanisms of the body rather than against them. Naturopathic treatments result less frequently in adverse side effects, or in the chronic conditions that inevitably arise when the cause of disease is left untreated.
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Naturopathic therapies are derived from the sciences of clinical nutrition, botanical medicines, homeopathy, physical medicine, Chinese medicine/needle therapy, exercise therapy, lifestyle counseling, and hydrotherapy. For a further explanation of these medicines:
Botanical medicines, can be used for a variety of disorders to help stimulate the immune system, clear toxins, soothe aches and pains, or to allow the body to re-establish homeostasis.
Homeopathic remedies, extremely low doses of plant extracts and minerals that gently strengthen the body's healing and immune response.
Physical therapy and exercise therapy, including massage and other gentle techniques used on deep muscles and joints for therapeutic purposes. This may include realigning joints that are out of place
Chinese medicine and Acupuncture, targets the energetic level. As everything in the universe is energy, by correcting the problem at this level, everything downstream tends to correct itself. However, proper diet and nutrition are still vital to enhance healing.
Hydrotherapy, is the use of water to treat a disorder or disease. By alternating hot and cold, it stimulates blood flow, increases oxygenation, delivery of nutrients and facilitates removal of wastes. It also enhances the immune system.
Is naturopathic medicine safe?
Naturopathic physicians are trained in conventional medical sciences including physical examination, lab diagnosis, pharmacology and minor surgery. Naturopathic treatments are safe and backed by evidence-based studies. Naturopathic physicians are more concerned with finding the underlying cause of a condition and applying treatments that work in alliance with the natural healing mechanisms of the body rather than against them. Naturopathic treatments result less frequently in adverse side effects, or in the chronic conditions that inevitably arise when the cause of disease is left untreated.
Naturopathic Knights provide continuing education for professionals, information sharing, and opportunities for networking with other medical professionals.