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is a preventative and restorative approach to health care, which facilitates the bodies' own innate healing ability. It is the art and science of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease using natural therapies. Naturopathic medicine focuses on optimizing health and well-being through individualized patient care and public education.
are health care providers that look closely at subtle signs & symptoms of imbalance from the body. They offer a wide array of natural therapies to get to the cause of health concerns (see Services Offered). NDs take the time to listen and to explain the benefits that a healthier lifestyle can bring.
- - do no harm, effective health care with the least risk for all patients
- - healing power of nature, respect and promote self-healing
- - treat the cause, identify and remove causes, avoid suppression of symptoms
- - doctor as teacher, educate patients, inspire rational hope, encourage self- responsibility
- - each person is unique with their own factors effecting their health
- - well being includes health individually, in the community and globally
- combinations of acupuncture, diet and traditional botanical formula for diverse conditions
- use of whole plants individually and in combinations
- diet and supplementation for health promotion and disease treatment
- assessment of risk factors and programs to modify behaviour emphasizing self-responsibility
- minute doses of plant, animal and mineral substances for treatment and prevention
- healing power of hot and cold water
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