THE SIX PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHY
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1. Do no Harm
Naturopathic physicians choose the most non-invasive and least toxic treatments necessary for each patient..
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2. The Healing Power of Nature
Naturopathic 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 Causes
Naturopathic practitioners identify, address and remove the underlying causes of disease, rather than treating the symptoms alone.
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4. Doctor as Teacher
Educating 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 Person
This 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 cure
Naturopathic practitioners promote a focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.