Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic doctors are guided by six fundamental healing principles:

• First, Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere) – Naturopathic Doctors utilize therapies that minimize the risk of harm and apply the least possible force to restore health.
• The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae) –  Naturopathic Doctors recognize and support the inherent self-healing ability of the individual.
• Identify and Treat the Cause (Tolle Causum) – Naturopathic Doctors seek to identify and treat the underlying causes of disease.
• Doctor as Teacher (Docere) – The primary role of the Naturopathic Doctor is to educate and support each patient in taking responsibility for their health.
• Treat the Whole Person – Naturopathic Doctors recognize that health results from a complex interaction of many factors and focus on treatment of the whole person through individualized care.
• Focus on Prevention – A primary focus of the Naturopathic Doctors is the prevention of disease through encouraging a healthy lifestyle and controlling risk factors.

– Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy