What is a Naturopathic Doctor Like and What Do They Do?

Naturopathic doctors are similar to conventional medical doctors in that patients will undergo extensive medical and health interviews, appropriate physical exams, as well as any indicated laboratory testing in order to establish proper diagnoses of the patient’s health condition(s). 

Where ND’s differ from their conventional MD peers is in their approach to disease treatment and prevention.  First off, you will find that your visit with an ND will typically last 1-2 hours for the first visit and between one-half hour and an hour for follow up visits. 

Naturopathic doctors provide medical treatment from a holistic standpoint applying natural, non-toxic treatments and lifestyle modifications.  These may include clinical nutrition and dietary therapies, herbal prescriptions, homeopathic remedies, hydrotherapy, stress reduction techniques, physical medicine modalities and health and lifestyle counseling.  

     
Many ND’s practice as family doctors or primary care physicians while others branch off into specialty fields such as Oncology, Endocrinology, Gynecology, and Pediatrics. 

ND’s may prescribe hormones and may also order other prescription drugs in collaboration with a medical doctor. 

What Conditions Can Be Treated with Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine can be used for virtually every illness and health condition there is, including, but certainly not limited to:

ADD/ADHD          
Allergies                                              Arthritis               
Asthma       
Autoimmune Diseases                 
Cardiovascular Disease

CFS & Fibromyalgia                        
Depression & Anxiety                    Diabetes               
Digestive Conditions          
Eczema       
Endocrine & Hormonal Issues
Immune System  Disorders

Insomnia                                

Thyroid Conditions           
Weight Loss

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Naturopathic Doctors believe that the Human Body and Mind are Created to be Well.

However, poor diets, stress, viruses, exposure to chemicals and other toxins, suboptimal digestive and immune systems, poor sleeping habits and nutritional deficiencies all impair the body’s ability to function properly and will ultimately result in illness, disease and accelerated aging. 

Naturopathic Doctors strive to uncover the root cause of illness and treat at this foundational level.  By discovering the actual cause, proper treatment can be implemented and health can be recovered. 

By using the Healing Power of Nature  (the human body and mind, food, herbs, water, sunlight, and fresh air) plus Lifestyle Modifications (stress reduction, optimal sleep habits and healthy relationships) , a majority of the western world’s chronic diseases will see improvement and resolution.