Naturopathy

How are Naturopathic Doctors Trained?​ Licensed North American Naturopathic Doctors There are seven Naturopathic colleges in North America, one of which is located in Ontario, Canada. The U.S. schools are located in Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Tempe, Arizona; Birmingham, Alabama and Bridgeport, Connecticut. ​Each program enrolls students who [...]

Frequently Asked Questions​ What Can I Expect During My First Visit To A Naturopathic Doctor? Once the patient's history has been taken, the Naturopath may do a screening physical, which is a standard physical examination supplemented by in-depth questions, and may seek laboratory testing or diagnostic imaging of [...]

Lifestyle Counseling​ Lifestyle Counseling and Modification? The cornerstones of Naturopathic philosophy are prevention and responsibility for one's own health. Naturopathic treatments often are based on assessing risk factors connected to the patient's lifestyle, diet, and environment. Each of these factors is taken under consideration when developing a treatment [...]

Naturopathic Manipulation (Bodywork)​ What is Naturopathic Manipulation? Often in conjunction with other treatments, bodywork uses a variety of systematic movements to help heal musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Manipulation of bone alignment is used, similar to both osteopathic and chiropractic adjustments. One technique in particular, "strain/counter-strain", is very gentle [...]

Traditional Chinese Medicine What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Tongue and pulse diagnosis, Chinese herbs, nutrition, and acupuncture comprise the ancient practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Although this medical system dates back some 3,000 years, it was only introduced to North America at the turn of the century. [...]

Homeopathy What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a holistic form of treatment that has been integrated into naturopathic medicine. Virtually all homeopathic medicines are produced from natural sources - plants, animals and minerals. The success of homeopathic treatment has been recognized in many countries including France, Germany, India, Latin [...]

Botanical Medicine (Phytotherapy) Phytotherapy Phytotherapy is a form of medical treatment which relies on the use of plants, either whole or in the form of prepared extracts and essences. For thousands of years, plants were a primary source of therapeutic medication for cultures all over the world. With [...]

What Types of Treatment Do Naturopathic Doctors Offer?​ Clinical Nutrition The dynamic relationship between disease and nutrition is well known. Many conditions can be improved through changes in diet alone, and other respond well to proper supplementation of specific nutrients. In most cases of disease or wellness, nutritional [...]

The Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine Self-Healing Living things have an innate ability to heal themselves. Our vital force promotes self-cleansing, self-repair, and therefore self-healing. This process can be achieved by focusing on the immune, hormonal, nervous, and detoxification/elimination systems of the body. Once these systems are in balance, [...]

Naturopathic History How Did Naturopathy Begin? Naturopathic treatments originated as the use of herbs and foods for medicine, exposure to fresh air and sunlight, and hydrotherapy (the use of hot and cold water application) as steam or sauna. These techniques and methods have long been respected throughout the [...]