{"id":21155,"date":"2022-06-09T08:31:51","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T06:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=21155"},"modified":"2022-06-08T14:17:49","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:17:49","slug":"holistic-health-what-is-naturopathic-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/holistic-health-what-is-naturopathic-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Holistic Health: What is Naturopathic Medicine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern allopathic medicine has made some incredible advances when it comes to healthcare \u2013 there\u2019s no doubt about that. That being said, it\u2019s not the only option when it comes to taking charge of your body\u2019s health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the health and wellness industry grows, more and more people are realizing how many options they have when it comes to maintaining their well-being. Although they\u2019re by no means new kinds of medicine, we see this in the rise in the popularity of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/acupuncture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acupuncture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/ayurveda-and-fertility-everything-you-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayurvedic medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (originating in India).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another system of holistic medicine, meaning it treats the whole body as a connected organism, is Naturopathy. If you\u2019re looking for an alternative treatment for mental health disorders, cardiovascular disease, and more, then stay tuned!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When and How Was Naturopathic Medicine Developed?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/guide\/what-is-naturopathic-medicine#:~:text=Naturopathic%20medicine%20is%20a%20system,its%20treatments%20are%20centuries%20old.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturopathy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not be as old as TCM and Ayurveda, it has been around for quite some time. Some of the treatments used in Naturopathic medicine are centuries old, and many were regularly used in Europe at least through the 1800s. At the turn of the 20th century, Naturopathy was brought to North America from Germany.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1902, Dr. Benedict Lust founded The American School of Naturopathy in New York. That sprouted into the growth of practitioners, schools, and regulations in the industry. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since then, the field has developed and evolved and started integrating more tools and techniques based on modern science.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Exactly is Naturopathy?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know a bit of the history, but what exactly is Naturopat<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Naturopathic manipulative therapy which uses massage and pressure on the body.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Homeopathy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hy? Much like other systems of holistic medicine, Naturopathy aims to get to the root of an illness by treating the whole person\u00a0 \u2013 mind, body, and spirit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the things that separate most holistic practitioners from modern medical doctors is the amount of time they\u2019re able to spend with their patients. Since most naturopathic practitioners work from private practice, they are able to spend an hour or two each session getting a comprehensive idea of your health history and lifestyle and using different kinds of treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the methods that a naturopathic practitioner can use depend on their license, and where they practice, these are some of the most common tools used:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education and prevention tools focused on stress management, exercise, diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/herbal-medicine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herbalism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and botanical care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acupuncture and other TCM tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may order lab tests as necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may see different treatments used across various countries and cultures, the commonality being the guiding principles. Where they practice also influences their license and what modalities they are allowed to use with their patients. Providers who have specific training and licensing in other modalities like chiropractic care or midwifery may integrate these practices together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who Can Benefit from Naturopathic Medicine?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturopathic medicine is beneficial for people looking for alternative treatment for chronic issues or hoping preventatively to increase their overall health and wellbeing. It is based on six main guiding principles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do no harm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physician as teacher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healing power of nature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and treat the causes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat the whole person<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sort of conditions can a naturopathic provider help with?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertility issues and pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reproductive health disorders like Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive and gastrointestinal issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal imbalances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue and lethargy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health imbalances like anxiety and depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7076821\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports that naturopathic medicine has been able to help patients in healing from chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, preventing cardiovascular disease, and decreasing respiratory tract infections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naturopathic medicine is not an answer for emergency situations or serious health conditions like heart disease and cancer. Although depending on what you\u2019re hoping to treat, naturopathic modalities may be able to be used alongside allopathic medicine. It may be able to help treat side effects from certain medications, surgeries, and treatments like chemotherapy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Naturopath VS Naturopathic Doctor<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different types of practitioners who practice Naturopathy, the main ones being a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and a Naturopath. Naturopathic doctors typically attend a graduate-level four-year school and depending on where they practice \u2013 hold a specific license. Naturopaths, sometimes called traditional naturopaths, don&#8217;t hold a license and most likely haven\u2019t attended graduate school. They may have been educated through an apprenticeship or another method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those aren\u2019t the only options. Many other healthcare practitioners like nurses, osteopathic doctors, chiropractors, medical doctors, and dentists hold an ND license or have studied it separately, and integrated it into their practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a naturopathic provider in your area, your best bet is to find a directory for your country that can help point you in the right direction. You may also be able to find one through your insurance or healthcare provider, and of course \u2013 word of mouth!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern allopathic medicine has made some incredible advances when it comes to healthcare \u2013 there\u2019s no doubt about that. 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