A naturopathic doctor or consultant uses a variety of natural health modalities to help the body maintain balance. Traditional naturopathy believes that good health is more than the absence of disease. Rather, it is dynamic state where the body, mind, and spirit are restored to an energetic equilibrium. The naturopath sees a symptom merely as a signal that the body is out of balance. The naturopath seeks to find the cause of the imbalance, not just the symptom causing the distress. The first rule a naturopath follows is taken from the Hippocratic Oath; “Do No Harm”. A naturopathic doctor does not use harmful drugs nor invasive surgery. Naturopaths believe that the body has a great capacity for healing itself. Nutrition, rest, exercise, attitude, and lifestyle choices are taught to empower clients to achieve balance and maintain good health.
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