Today I want to talk about Naturopathic Medicine! This medicine and its philosophy has become such a staple in my life that I often forget that most people still haven’t even heard of Naturopathic Medicine, let alone know what it is and what it is not. So today’s message is dedicated to this beautiful medicine!
Naturopathic Medicine is a powerful blend of science-based/evidence-based and nature-based medicine. We all know that some of our best, most reliable and proven understandings of ourselves and how we can heal, that have withstood the test of time, have come from observing nature!
And that brings me to one of my most favorite philosophies of naturopathic medicine, which is referred to as The Healing Power of Nature or Vis Medicatrix Naturae. The healing power of nature is the inherent self-organizing and healing process of living systems which establishes, maintains and restores health.
Naturopathic medicine recognizes this healing process to be ordered and intelligent.
And, of course your body IS nature…
So, your body CAN heal itself!
This is not a trivial fact so let me reiterate it… your body can heal itself!
You may be wondering…if my body can heal itself then do I really need to do anything for my health?
Yes, your body can heal itself AND your job is to create the right environment for it.
And Naturopathic Medicine provides you with the roadmap for creating that right environment.
So, Naturopathic Medicine is not random “natural medicine”, it’s not shooting in the dark and hoping for good results and it’s not just replacing your medications with a bunch of supplements.
Naturopathic medicine is not paying lip service to holistic medicine, Naturopathic Medicine IS Wholistic medicine.
Skilled Naturopathic Doctors combine art and science, they practice heart-centered medicine and precision medicine. They listen to YOUR story (your entire story), they look at objective data such as physical exams, comprehensive labs and imaging and they use all of this information to investigate the root cause(s) of your health issues. And then they will design a treatment plan that is personalized to you and your needs!
Instead of just band-aiding your symptoms, Naturopathic Doctors use a systematic approach to improve every aspect of your health: physically, mentally and emotionally.
Naturopathic Medicine is effective, especially when it comes to chronic diseases of all kinds, because it helps to bring balance back to your body (nutritionally, hormonally and emotionally) using the least invasive yet most powerful method possible. Naturopathic Medicine works because it reignites your body’s ability to heal itself through using your lifestyle and your day-to-day choices.
Naturopathic Medicine teaches you a beautiful and powerful way of life so that you can transform your health on all levels!