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What is Naturopathic Medicine ? Founded upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine combines safe and effective traditional therapies with today�s modern advances in medicine. The goal of naturopathic medicine is to address the underlying cause of disease rather than symptomatic treatment. This is achieved through individualized natural therapies which integrate the healing powers of body, mind and spirit. Naturopathic medicine aims to treat the whole person using therapies that will support and promote the body�s ability to heal itself, leading to an optimal state of wellness. THE PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE       The practice of naturopathic medicine is founded on six principles. Any therapy used will apply these principles. These distinguish naturopathic medicine from other medical approaches.     THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE       Your body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. The role of the physician is to facilitate and encourage this process.     IDENTIFY AND TREAT THE CAUSE       Illness does not occur without cause. Symptoms are not the cause of disease but rather signs that there is an imbalance in the body. Naturopathic medicine addresses the underlying cause that leads to the symptoms.     FIRST DO NO HARM       The healing process is ordered and intelligent. Naturopathic medicine is designed to support this process using the most gentle, noninvasive techniques possible.     TREAT THE WHOLE PERSON       Health and disease are conditions of the whole organism, involving a complex interaction of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, genetic, environmental and social factors. All of these factors must be addressed to achieve harmonious functioning of the body, mind and spirit.     THE PHYSICIAN AS TEACHER       A goal of naturopathic medicine is to encourage patients to take control of their health. This is done by educating and encouraging patients along their journey towards health. Ultimately it is the patient, not the doctor, who accomplishes healing.     PREVENTION       The ultimate goal of naturopathic medicine is prevention. This is accomplished through education and promotion of lifestyle habits that create good health. The emphasis is on building health rather than on fighting disease.     CLINICAL NUTRITION       - Assessment of vitamin, mineral, and essential fatty acid status - Address digestive issues that may interfere with nutrient absorption and utilization - Treat illness using diet and nutritional supplements as needed     BOTANICAL MEDICINE       - Combining ancient herbal knowledge with current scientific research to provide the most therapeutic effects - Treatments may include teas, tinctures, capsules or topical preparations     HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE       - Using powerful, energetically-based medicine to stimulate the body�s ability to heal itself - Medicines based on the principle of �Like Cures Like� to address acute and chronic illness     BIOTHERAPEUTIC DRAINAGE       Treatments using homeopathic herbal combinations to allow for gentle cleansing and detoxification of the body     LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT       Working with diet, exercise and stress management to promote optimal health     HYDROTHERAPY       - Therapies using hot and cold applications of water to stimulate the immune system in acute and chronic illness - Support detoxification and elimination