Naturopathic Medicine:
Integrating East Meets West
By Using Different
Types Of Alternative Medicine
The term Naturopathic Medicine is a compilation of multiple types of alternative medicine which together as a unit serves the purpose of aiding in the healing of any individual. A trained naturopathic does not focus his attention on a disease itself, the concentration during a treatment plan is to find and treat the cause of the illness by always using natural health methodologies. By following this aggressive plan, in many instances the body can effectively heal itself with the right kind of help and guidance. Educational BackgroundUnlike most alternative medicine practitioners, a doctor of Naturopathic Medicine has already gone through medical training. After pre-med and graduate school, this doctor then starts his studies in the naturopathic philosophy. Included in this is the required period of working with a licensed naturopath in an actual clinical setting where they gain first-hand experience. All of this is mandatory before the student can receive his degree.Targeted TreatmentsNow that the naturopathic doctor has set up an office and is accepting patients, treatments can be a combination of both conventional medicine and alternative therapies. Most naturopathic doctors will do a standard physical exam, lab tests and radiology exams as needed. Then they also do a full work-up from the field of alternative medicine. In this way they can get a complete profile of a patient's history, lifestyle, likes and dislikes, exercise, stress levels, diet, emotional, mental and spiritual health. After a standard routine physical is done from both types of medicine, a complete treatment plan can be devised with the help of the patient.Although the practicing naturopath will often accept patients for treatment during childbirth, pediactrics, gynecology or geriactric cases because they do have the credentials of any family doctor, a naturopath has the capability of going one step beyond this by basing his medical practice on the prevention of disease. This is since the basic principle of naturopathic alternative medicine is to treat the whole body - not a disease. By helping each of his patients to obtain and then maintain good healthy living practices, many future complications can be eliminated down the road. Many people unfamiliar with alternative medicine are reluctant to take that first step and make an appointment with a practitioner in their office. We are brought up our entire lives to believe a certain level of respect and dignity is our responsibility to any practicing physician of conventional medicine. Occasionally the world of alternative medicine allows us the opportunity to speak to a practicing Naturopathic doctor to ask a few questions and consult with a doctor before that giant leap away from conventional medicine is taken.
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