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Naturopathic Philosophy

Naturopathic medicine utilizes the laws of nature to restore our health.   This form of care requires us to address the variety of determinants that impact our health and shine a light on the root cause of our symptoms.  Modifications to the disturbed determinants in our health will create a driving force our body needs to regain health.  

 

A naturopathic doctor is a guide for ones health journey.  We implement strategies, holistic recommendations, and optimize vitality by individualizing care and interventions that stimulate self-healing mechanisms.   

Signs & symptoms are characteristic, compensatory responses to the imbalances in our foundational determinants of health-- which means they are not the the issue!  They are indicative of something deeper going on; therefore, the foundation needs to be addressed before one can reach true health.  

Determinants of your health:

History of Disturbances

Essentials

Consciousness & Spirituality

Structure & Movement

Earth 

Social

Current Medications & Supplements

Illnesses

Medical interventions

Healthcare: access & quality

Physical & emotional exposures, stresses, trauma

Toxic & harmful substances

Breath, air

Water, hydration

Sleep

Nutrition, digestion, microbiome

Vitamin R-- rest, recreation, rejuvenation, restoration

Mental 

Emotional

Loving, nourishing relationships

Spiritual beliefs and practices

Structural integrity, posture

Flexibility

Exercise

Light

Elements

Environment, geography

Cycles, seasons (circadian, lunar, annual cycles)

Ecology

Education

Family

Economics

Work

Culture

Community

Governmental

Medication-- dose, frequency, duration

Supplements-- dose, frequency, duration

Naturopathic Princples

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First do no harm

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Treat the whole person-- Tolle Totum

2

Vis Mediactrix Naturae-- the healing power of nature

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Doctor as teacher-- Docere

3

Identify & treat the causes-- Tolle Causam

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Prevention

Homeopathy

Homeopathic medicine has been in existence for over 200 years, yet its philosophy has been around since the time of Hippocrates.   A German physician by the name of Samuel Hahnemann created, studied, and proved the principle called the Law of Similars.  This law found that when a substance makes a healthy person ill, it has the capacity to make a sick person well when given in micro-doses.  For example: red onion (Allium cepa) when chopped up has the ability to create symptoms like watery burning eyes, sneezing, and runny nose... very similar symptoms occur in individuals experiencing seasonal allergies; therefore, Allium cepa in its homeopathic potency can stimulate the body's immune system and result in a decrease in the severity of allergy symptoms. 

There are over 4,000 homeopathic remedies extracted from items found in nature; e.g. plants, minerals, and animals.  Homeopathy is unique as its micro-dosing and nanoparticle constituents makes it safe for all humans, animals, and yes, even plants can benefit.  Homeopathic intakes are very detailed and cover your physical, mental, and emotional symptoms, which makes the remedy selection very individualized to match your specific needs.
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