WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?

 

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Naturopathic medicine is a system of healthcare that prescribes natural remedies to stimulate the body's healing capacity.

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Naturopathic medicine is a licensed & regulated practice in the province of Alberta.  Doctors are required to pass a 4-year undergraduate degree in basic sciences, an additional 4-year naturopathic medical program, as well as pass both national & provincial exams before licensure.

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Naturopathic doctors may use various healing techniques including: 

• diet changes 

• herbal medicines 

• natural supplements 

• IV nutrient therapy

• prolotherapy & platelet rich plasma (PRP)

• prescription medications (British Columbia & Ontario)

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There are 6 Principles upon which Naturopathic Medicine is based:

1. First Do No Harm

2. Treat the Root Cause of Disease

3. Treat Holistically

4. Respect the Healing Power of Nature

5. Doctor is Teacher

6. Prevention is Paramount

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