Principles of
Naturopathy
6 Core
Principles of
Naturopathic Medicine
·The
Healing Power of Nature
–
the belief in the body’s inherent wisdom to restore its
own health
·
Treat the Whole Person
– the state of
our bodies, minds and spirits as well as all our organ
systems are intricately connected and are balanced when
healthy. Imbalance or disease must therefore be treated
comprehensively and not piecemeal.
· First
Do No Harm –use gentle
and least invasive methods to support the inherent
wisdom of the body to heal itself.
·
Identify and Treat the Cause
– address root
causes of our imbalances rather than just suppressing
isolated symptoms.
·
Treat preventatively
–
treat according to foreseeable problems based on present
imbalances, hereditary susceptibilities and lifestyle
choices.
·
Doctor as Teacher
– it is a Naturopaths
responsibility to educate patients and empower them to
take responsibility for their own health. |