What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
The main goal of your Naturopathic Doctor (N.D.) is to provide treatment that is:
- effective
- minimally toxic
- minimally invasive
- safe
The most important diagnostic tools used by your N.D. are:
- thorough patient interviews
- review of current and past medical history
- pertinent physical examinations
- laboratory analysis
- follow-up interviews and examinations
Some examples of naturopathic treatments are:
- prescribing:
carefully combined supplements (vitamins, minerals and/or enzymes)
vitamin and mineral injections
trigger point injections (for muscle/nerve re-education)
anitbiotics and hormones
herbal ointments for skin conditions, muscle and joint pain
- spinal adjustments
- colon hydrotherapy
- prescribing herbal ointments for skin conditions, muscle or joint pain
- nutritional and diet counseling/education
Naturopathy's tradition is based on:
- centuries-old knowledge of natural, non-toxic therapies
- the knowledge that the body is a master healer that can be helped along
- the belief that the causes of the disease must be found and treated/prevented
- the belief that suppressing or treating only the symptoms is unwise
- the belief that you, the patient, are ultimately responsible for your health