I figured it would be fitting that my first blog post be about NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE and what it is. I have been a physician for 6 years now and still encounter people who are unsure of what naturopathic medicine is and how it might fit into their lifestyle and healthcare routines. It is especially fitting now that so much conversation is taking place in regards to healthcare reform here in the US.
Naturopathic medicine has been a medicial profession now for over 100 years. Although it has experienced a decline in the 1940's and 1950's due to the development of many pharmaceuticals, it is now in demand.
A Naturopathic doctor is someone who is trained as a General Practitioner in a 4 year accredited medical school. On top of being trained in the traditional aspects of medicine, including pharmaceuticals, we are trained with a specialty in natural medicine and integrative medicine.
We believe that the body is a remarkable organism that can heal itself given the right support. By optimizing nutrition and utilizing the healing aspects of herbs, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic medicine and even Chinese medicine/acupuncture, Naturopathic doctors can treat anything from the common cold to body pain to digestive troubles to fibromyalgia and fatigue and so on.
This blog is dedicated to providing insight on how we can live healthy lifestyles and treat some of our health difficulites utlizing natural healthcare options.
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