425.347.1951
Mukilteo Natural Health Clinic, 610 5th Street, Mukilteo, WA 98275
425.347.1951
Mukilteo Natural Health Clinic,
610 5th Street, Mukilteo, WA 98275
FAX 425.438.1761
FAX 425.438.1761
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine is another title for what you may call Alternative or Complementary Medicine. It is a profession of health care which emphasizes prevention, treatment and the promotion of optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and modalities which address the whole person and the body’s inherent healing abilities. The principles of Naturopathic Medicine focus on identifying and treating the cause of an illness, rather than eliminating or suppressing symptoms. Therapeutic modalities which cause harmful side effects are avoided and the least force necessary is used to diagnose and treat an illness.
What is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND)?
A Naturopathic doctor is a doctor who is an expert in complementary medicines such as herbal medicine, nutritional science, naturopathic physical medicine, environmental medicine and homeopathy.
How does a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) differ from a Medical Doctor (MD)?
Naturopathic doctors are experts in complementary medicines and medical doctors are experts in drug therapy and surgery. Both attend a 4-year medical school after completing a bachelors degree and premed requirements. Naturopathic medical schools, however, focus a great deal more on nutrition, herbal medicine, physical medicine and homeopathy than conventional medical schools. In fact, most conventional medical schools offer no more than one or two introductory classes in alternative medicines. The methods which a naturopath uses is different from a medical doctor. Therefore, there is a professional need for naturopaths. Both however, can work very well in a collaborative practice because both are trained in western medicine and both use scientific research to support their clinical practices. ...read more
