Part 3 of this series on the Naturopathic Philosophy expanded upon the third and fourth core beliefs, which are (3) to identify and address the root cause(s) of dis-ease and dysfunction and (4) to see the doctor as a teacher. This brings us to the fifth belief and that is that we must address the whole person.
Part 2 of this series provided more information about the first and second core beliefs in the Naturopathic Philosophy, which were (1) do no harm and (2) the body possesses the ability to heal itself if given the proper opportunity (a belief in the healing power of nature). In order to remove obstacles to health to allow the body an opportunity to heal, we invoke the third core belief, which is to identify and address the root cause(s) of dis-ease or dysfunction. (more…)
In the first post in this series we outlined the Naturopathic Philosophy. Here we will expound upon the first two core beliefs in that philosophy. (more…)
Traditionally, a naturopathic doctor used the systematic application of natural healing methods to determine and address the root causes of a person’s disorder or disease(s). They were as much teacher as investigator, striving to bring harmony, health, happiness and peace to their clients. Today, naturopathic practices can vary dramatically in range and scope to include such conventional practices as medications and even minor surgery. However, every naturopathic doctor is guided by seven core beliefs that make up the Naturopathic Philosophy.
Impotency remains largely unrecognized simply because most men do not discuss sexual problems with their doctors. In addition, many physicians are just as uncomfortable dealing with the subject as their patients or will simply give them a prescription for Viagra and send them on their way.
Give the gift of health!
