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Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care that concentrates on whole-patient wellness while emphasizing prevention and the process of self-healing using natural therapies, deeply rooted in both philosophy and practice. Naturopathic medicine attempts to find the underlying cause of the patient’s condition rather than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment. 

Naturopathic practice includes the following diagnostic and therapeutic modalities: clinical and laboratory diagnostic testing, nutritional medicine, botanical medicine, naturopathic physical medicine (including naturopathic manipulative therapy), public health measures, hygiene, counseling, minor surgery, homeopathy, acupuncture, prescription medication, intravenous and injection therapy, and naturopathic obstetrics (natural childbirth).

Naturopathic physicians are clinically trained primary care physicians who have graduated from a four-year naturopathic medical school. They work with patients in all aspects of family health to identify the underlying causes of disease and provide evidence informed therapies to help facilitate the body’s ability to restore and maintain optimal health.

Naturopathic medicine is guided by the following principles:

• The body has an innate capability to heal itself and will do so when under the right conditions.
• Identifying and treating the root cause of disease is essential to long-term health.
• The doctor should teach his/her patients how to care for and heal themselves.
• The doctor should look at his/her patients from a holistic perspective, considering all aspects of the individual which contribute to health, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental health.
• Preventative medicine should be practiced, including encouragement of healthy living, in order to mitigate future health issues.
• Above all else, use the least-invasive therapies possible to achieve maximum healing and, with that, do no harm.
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Naturopathic Doctors will utilize various therapies, including lifestyle counseling such as addressing diet, exercise, sleep habits and stress management, along with natural interventions such as botanical medicine (herbs), nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies. 

Naturopathic Doctors are trained as primary care physicians (PCPs) in a 4-year post-graduate medical school program. Programs are extensive, as they include learning not only the conventional methods of diagnosis and treatment, but also all the various ways to utilize natural medicine for health and healing. Upon graduation, many Naturopathic Doctors will complete a residency in their area of interest. Some choose to practice as PCPs, but most will practice in private clinics, practicing traditional naturopathic medicine as outlined abov