Naturopathic medicine is a system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself and the treatment plan uses therapies that are gentle, non-invasive, effective, and do not have adverse side effects. It embraces many therapies, including herbs, massage, acupuncture, exercise, and nutritional counseling.
Naturopathy use laboratory tests and other objective data in combination with the patient’s subjective story to determine the most effective individually tailored treatment plan that actively engages the patient in his or her health.
The goal of naturopathic medicine is to treat the whole person — that means mind, body, and spirit. It also aims to heal the root causes of an illness. Naturopathic medicine is used for a wide range of health issues.