WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?
Naturopathic medicine is a system of healthcare that prescribes natural remedies to stimulate the body's healing capacity.
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.
Naturopathic doctors may use various healing techniques including:
There are 6 Principles upon which Naturopathic Medicine is based:
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First Do No Harm
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Treat the Root Cause of Disease
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Treat Holistically
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Respect the Healing Power of Nature
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Doctor is Teacher
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Prevention is Paramount





