What treatment methods does naturopathic medicine use?
Naturopathic Treatments are based on traditional and modern natural approaches. Nutrition : Nutrition provides the body with the building blocks. Personalized diets, vitamin and mineral supplements, enzymatic therapies may be used to promote health, address deficiencies and treat disease processes. Education about healthy food choices is also emphasized. Botanical Medicine : The use of plant based medicines and compounds may be beneficial for certain conditions. An ND is trained to identify the interactions between herbs, medications and supplements. Asian medicine : Acupuncture is used to restore balance to the body. Acupuncture treatments are performed using pre-sterilized single-use needles. Homeopathy : A form of natural medicine that originated from Europe . It is based on the energetics of naturally derived substances that help the body expel disease and attain balance. Homeopathic products do not interact with medications, herbs or supplements. Lifestyle counseling : Lifestyle i