THE SIX PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHY
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        1. Do no HarmNaturopathic physicians choose the most non-invasive and least toxic treatments necessary for each patient.. 
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        2. The Healing Power of NatureNaturopathic practitioners recognise the body’s inherent ability to heal itself, with the assistance of natural herbal and other natural medicines. 
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        3. Identify and Treat the CausesNaturopathic practitioners identify, address and remove the underlying causes of disease, rather than treating the symptoms alone. 
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        4. Doctor as TeacherEducating and supporting patients on personal health management is an important role for naturopathic practitioners. They empower and educate patients to understand how to self manage their health. 
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        5. Treat the Whole PersonThis is a holistic concept that recognises the body as an integrated whole. Naturopathic practitioners treat the patient, not the disease. A naturopathic assessment addresses the nutritional status, lifestyle, family history, physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors in a person’s life. 
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        6. Prevention in better than cureNaturopathic practitioners promote a focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention. 
