NATUROPATHY
Naturopath Therapy is a form of primary healthcare treatment that has been practiced in North America since the turn of the century and under Ontario Law. Naturopathics recognize the inherit ability of the body to heal itself and act to identify and remove obstacles to its recovery. The Naturopathic practitioner seeks to detect and eliminate the underlying causes if illness rather than to merely suppress the symptoms. Naturopathic Practitioners take into account each patients physical and mental health, genetic predispositions and environment influences. They also emphasize a preventative approach to disease the encourage self responsibility for healthcare. The Naturopathic approach can prevent minor illnesses from developing into more serious or chronic degenerative diseases. Patients are taught the principles by which to live a healthy life. The modern Naturopathic practitioner provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic treatments and therapies and if necessary, referral to the appropriate specialists.
How are Naturopathic Doctors (ND's) trained?
Naturopathic doctors take a minimum of three years pre-medical studies at university, followed by four years at one of four recognized colleges of naturopathic medicine. The only one in Canada is the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. The education encompasses basic medical sciences, naturopathic principles and therapeutics, and 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience.
What treatments do ND's use?
- Clinical Nutrition
- Botanical Medicine
- Homeopathy
- Physical Medicine
- Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Lifestyle Counseling
What types of health problems can be treated?
Virtually all chronic and most acute conditions may benefit from treatment by naturopathic doctors. People of all ages can be helped. Common complaints seen by Naturopathic doctors including; chronic colds and flus, digestive problems, high blood pressure, depression and anxiety, PMS, menopause, high blood cholesterol, diabetes and weight loss.
What's the difference between naturopathy and homeopathy?
The difference is twofold: First of all homeopaths only use homeopathy as a treatment tool, whereas Naturopathic doctors use homeopathy as one of several treatment tools. The second major difference is that homeopaths are not regulated and licensed in the province of Ontario . Therefore anyone can call themselves a homeopath regardless of training, whereas only those individuals following the steps outlined above can call themselves Naturopathic Doctors.
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