7 Principles of Naturopathy

The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
The healing power of nature is the inherent self-healing process of living systems. The Naturopathic Physician's role is to support, facilitate, and augment the inherent self-healing ability of the body. This is done by removing obstacles to health and creating a thriving environment.

Find The Cause (Tolle Causam)
Every illness has an underlying cause, often tied to aspects of the lifestyle, diet or habits of the individual. A Naturopathic Physician is trained to find and remove the underlying cause of a disease.

First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere)
Naturopathic Physicians generally use treatment methods and natural medicinal substances that work directly with the body to restore health. This treatment system greatly reduces the risk of side effects and does not suppress symptoms, which can interfere with the healing process.

Treat The Whole Person
When working to restore health, Naturopathic Physicians take into account the many aspects that make up a whole person: physical, mental, and emotional.

Doctor as Teacher (Docere)
Naturopathic Physicians educate their patients about health and disease, and engage them in their responsibility for their continued health and wellness.

Preventive Medicine
The naturopathic approach to health care can prevent symptoms and minor illnesses from developing into more serious diseases.

Wellness
Wellness refers to establishing and maintaining optimum health and balance in all aspects of life: physical, mental, and emotional.