Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?
The safety record for provincial/state licensed Naturopathic practitioners is excellent. This makes sense, given the emphasis on natural-source, non-toxic remedies and gentle, non-invasive treatments. Side effects are rare, and ND’s are extremely knowledgeable about contraindications and interactions between naturopathic remedies and conventional medicines.
Yes. The first principle of naturopathic medicine is to “first do no harm”. Safety records are monitored by government review boards. NDs most often use gentle therapies with low risk for side effects. However, it is important to remember that just because a treatment is “natural”, it does not always mean that it is safer or better than other forms of treatment. NDs are educated to know when naturopathic treatments will interact with certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, and when it is necessary to refer to a specialist or to emergency care.
The safety record for naturopathic medicine is excellent. This makes sense given the emphasis on natural, non-toxic medicines and gentle, non-invasive treatments. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are knowledgeable about contraindications between naturopathic remedies and conventional medicines. In addition, NDs are trained to recognize conditions which are outside their scope of practice and to refer to other health practitioners when it is appropriate to do so. Please note that NDs at Nature One use only pre-sterilized single-use needles for all acupuncture treatments.
Very. One of the primary tenets of Naturopathic medicine is “First Do No Harm.” Our goal is to help you feel better without causing harm or uncomfortable side effects. Naturopathic doctors have extensive training in the safe use of botanicals and supplements including some which are very powerful. They are also trained in the interactions between natural medicines and pharmaceuticals. We recommend that people seek assistance from a qualified practitioner whenever using herbal or vitamin supplementation to ensure health and safety.
