Naturopathic
medicine is committed to first
do no harm, and relies on non-invasive treatments to minimize
the risks of harmful side-effects.
As the underlying cause
of illness is often found in aspects of lifestyle or diet, it is
often necessary to identify and remove the cause for healing
to occur.
Nature acts powerfully through healing mechanisms
in the body and mind to maintain and restore health, and we strive
to work in harmony with the healing powers of nature.
Health
or disease comes from complex interactions of physical, emotional,
genetic and environmental factors, requiring the physician to treat
the whole person.
With the physician as teacher, patients
learn principles which promote health and prevent the recurrence
or progress of disease.
Through education and support, patients participate in preventing
minor illness from developing into more serious or chronic diseases.
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