Naturopathy Consultation

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Dr. Neelam Kapil holds an MBBS
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First Do No Harm

Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.

Identify and Treat the Causes

Look beyond symptoms to the underlying cause.

The Healing Power of Nature

Trust in the body’s inherent ability to heal itself.

Doctor as Teacher

Educate patients in the steps to achieve and maintain health.

Treat the Whole Person

View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions.

Prevention

Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is distinguished by a set of core principles that underlie and determine every aspect of its practice.

What Is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a system of primary healthcare that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It emphasizes the use of natural modalities—such as nutrition, lifestyle counseling and botanical medicine—to promote wellness and treat illness. Naturopathy Practitioner (NPs) work according to a set of basic principles—the Principles of Naturopathic Medicine—that include such things as stimulating the healing power of the body and addressing the underlying causes of disease, rather than focusing on alleviating symptoms. The practice of naturopathic medicine requires understanding illness within the context of a person’s whole life.

The naturopathic approach to healthcare also emphasizes patient education and self-care. Naturopathic medicine can be used in conjunction with conventional medical therapies to support the body’s healing processes—an approach referred to as “integrative medicine.” In some clinics and hospitals, NPs work in collaboration with MDs, DCs, DOs, acupuncturists, and other healthcare practitioners, and they refer patients for emergency and other situations when necessary.

While NPs primarily use natural healing approaches, they are also trained to perform minor surgeries, such as removing cysts or suturing superficial wounds, as well as to utilize prescription drugs under certain circumstances.

Conditions Treated by Naturopathy Practitioner

Naturopathy Practitioner (NPs) provide individual and family primary healthcare, and treat a wide range of chronic and acute ailments.

Chronic conditions treated by NPs include:
  • allergies
  • chronic pain
  • digestive issues
  • hormonal imbalances
  • obesity
  • respiratory conditions
  • heart disease
  • fertility problems
  • menopause
  • stress-related conditions
  • cancer
  • fibromyalgia
  • chronic fatigue syndrome
  • diabetes
  • high blood pressure
  • mental health concerns (e.g., depression, anxiety)
  • headaches
  • neurodegenerative conditions
  • autoimmune conditions (e.g., thyroid disease, lupus)
  • autism and ADHD
  • chronic skin conditions
  • chronic infections

Key Points

Although some of the individual therapies used in naturopathy have been studied for efficacy and safety, naturopathy as a general approach to health care has not been widely researched.

“Natural” does not necessarily mean “safe.” Some therapies used in naturopathy, such as herbal supplements and restrictive or unconventional diets, have the potential to be harmful if not used under the direction of a well-trained practitioner.

Some beliefs and approaches of naturopathic practitioners are not consistent with conventional medicine, and their safety may not be supported by scientific evidence. For example, some practitioners may not recommend childhood vaccinations. The benefits of vaccination in preventing illness and death have been repeatedly proven and greatly outweigh the risks.

Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

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