- A system of primary health care that addresses the root cause of illness or disease
- Focuses on using non-invasive, natural therapies, techniques and compounds to: prevent illness, maintain optimal health, and to stimulate the body to heal
- An integrative medicine that can be used in conjunction with services provided by other health care professionals
Naturopathic Medicine is based on the following six principles:
- First, to do no harm
- To treat the causes of disease
- To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine
- To heal the whole person through individualized treatment
- To emphasize prevention
- To support the healing power of the body
