Is naturopathic medicine scientific?
Thousands of modern clinical studies have validated a variety of medicines routinely used by naturopathic doctors. Naturopathic schools encourage and facilitate research. However, since most naturopathic remedies are not patentable, manufacturers find little financial incentive in costly scientific studies.
Thousands of modern clinical studies have validated a variety of natural medicines used by NDs: Echinacea for the immune system and St. John’s Wort for depression are just two examples. Naturopathic schools encourage and facilitate research. Dr. Orest Szczurko is actively working with the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, designing and conducting clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of Naturopathic treatments. It is important to note that, since most naturopathic remedies are not patentable, manufacturers find little financial incentive in costly scientific studies. Thus, funding from independent sources is essential for scientific validation of naturopathic treatments.
Thousands of modern clinical studies have validated a variety of natural medicines used by NDs: Echinacea for the immune system and St. John’s Wort for depression are just two examples. Naturopathic schools encourage and facilitate research. Dr. Orest Szczurko is actively working with the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medidcine, designing and conducting clinical trials evaluating the safety and efficacy of Naturopathic treatments. It is important to note that, since most naturopathic remedies are not patentable, manufacturers find little financial incentive in costly scientific studies. Thus, funding from independent sources is essential for scientific validation of naturopathic treatments.
Thousands of modern clinical studies have validated a variety of natural medicines used by ND’s: Echinacea for the modulation of the immune system and St. John’s Wort for the treatment of mild-to-moderate depression are merely two examples. Schools of Naturopathic Medicine encourage and facilitate research. It is important to note that, since many natural remedies are non-patentable, manufacturers find little financial incentive in the costly process of conducting scientific studies. Therefore, independent funding sources are essential for the scientific validation of Naturopathic treatments.
Yes. The effectiveness of naturopathic medicine is backed up by solid, controlled studies. Naturopathic medicine has evolved over centuries and continues to grow and incorporate scientific advances. In fact, the effectiveness of many naturopathic treatments reflects many decades of positive clinical results. The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine along with the many other accredited naturopathic institutions continue to perform state-of-the-art studies that are published in peer-reviewed scientific journals to further research in naturopathic medicine. It is the job of every ND to keep up to date with the latest advances in patient care through scientific journals and continuing education courses.
