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Naturopathic Medicine is Growing in U.S. Medical Centers of Excellence
ND Safety, Training, Licensure, and Integration
Experts in Natural and Preventative Medicine
Naturopathic Doctors are trained as primary care physicians in 4-year, federally accredited doctoral level naturopathic medical schools and sit for two professional board exams to be eligible for licensure. Their training enables them to diagnose, prevent and treat acute and chronic illness in licensed states. Naturopathic Doctors restore optimal health by identifying the root cause of disease and support the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
Naturopathic practice includes the following diagnostic and therapeutic modalities: clinical and laboratory diagnostic testing, nutritional medicine, botanical medicine, naturopathic physical medicine (including naturopathic manipulations), public health measures, hygiene, counseling, minor surgery, homeopathy, acupuncture, prescription medication, intravenous and injection therapy, and naturopathic obstetrics (natural childbirth).
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians – House of Delegates Position Paper, Amended 2011
News, Articles and Events
Molecular Fire Prevention: Understanding Accelerators of Inflammation in Atherosclerosis and How to Avoid Them
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of mortality in the United States and worldwide.
Mushrooms as Brain Food
Eating more mushrooms associated with reduced mild cognitive decline. Mushrooms have been used for food and medicine for centuries with positive effects on human health that are well documented in studies.
US Cannabis Regulation: What it means for Naturopathic Doctors
Marijuana (Cannabis) is classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance. Such substances are not allowed to be prescribed by any type of physician in the United States. According to the DEA’s Practitioner’s Manual.
Expertise in nutritional and natural medicines
“Naturopathic Doctors have expertise in nutritional and natural medicines that physicians do not receive in conventional medical schools. Our cancer patients report fewer side effects, increased quality of life and greater satisfaction when they incorporate naturopathic medicine.”
Bruce Gershenhorn, DO
Medical Oncologist CTCA– Midwestern Regional Medical Center
Naturopathic doctors are an integral part of the team
“My Naturopathic doctors were an integral part of the team at Cancer Treatment Centers of America helping me battle cancer. They worked with my oncologists, surgeons, nutritionists, physical therapists and care managers to care for me as we fought for my life.”
Kimalea Conrad
Thought leaders in the new approach to patient care
“Naturopathic Physicians are some of the thought leaders in the new approach to patient care which includes: looking at the whole person and the use of food as medicine. I find naturopathic physicians very inspirational.”
Dominic Patawaran, MD
Raby Center for lntegrative Medicine, Chicago IL
My naturopathic doctor takes a holistic approach
“Naturopathic Medicine aligns with my personal choice to treat my body more naturally. My naturopathic doctor takes a holistic approach to address my specific issues.”
Samantha Ann Stephenson
Four years of rigorous training
“Naturopathic Physicians receive four years rigorous training at nationally accredited institutions beyond their undergraduate pre-medicine studies. They have a strong background in nutrition therapies and lifestyle modification along with herbal medicine and homeopathy.”
Charles DuMont, MD
Raby Center for Integrative Medicine, Chicago IL
Naturopathic Physicians care for our cancer patients
“Naturopathic Physicians care for and support our cancer patients. We utilize Naturopathic Physicians on a daily basis to care for and support our cancer patients. Licensing NDs would serve to benefit our patients. It is for patient safety.”
Michael DelaTorre, MD
Internist/Intake Physician, CTCA – Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Zion, IL
Empowered me in my fight against stage IV Cancer
“Naturopathic Medicine has empowered me in my fight against stage IV Prostate Cancer. The integrative approach, with the expertise of my naturopathic doctor, has been essential to support my immune system and maintain my quality of life.”
Thomas Carlson
Well trained in western medical sciences
“Naturopathic Physicians are well trained in western medical sciences. Licensing Naturopathic Physicians would allow greater access for patients to receive naturopathic care.”
Theri Raby, MD
Raby Center for lntegrative Medicine, Chicago IL
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