Naturopathic medicine is a form of primary health care that utilizes the art and science of diagnosis and treatment, using natural therapies and non-pharmacological approaches, and focuses on the whole person rather than on individual parts. Naturopathic doctors use medical histories, physical exams and labs to assist in the process of coming to a diagnosis. They draw both on traditional knowledge and current research to inform both diagnosis and treatment.

Treatment focuses on healing the root causes rather than just symptom management, which is why the health interview and diagnosis process are so extensive. Finding the root cause and the underlying pattern isn’t always easy. The treatment modalities used in naturopathic medicine include botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, lifestyle counselling, physical manipulation, homeopathy, acupuncture and hydrotherapy which seek to support the health of the whole person gently and with minimal side effects, treat the root cause of the disease, and prevent future development of disease.

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