04/08/2026
When answering the question “Why am I the way I am?” it is important to try
to identify the root causes of when things began. This is a primary tenet of
naturopathic medicine.
Six principles
There are six principles that guide naturopathic doctors (NDs):
1. Treat the cause.
2. First, do no harm.
3. Treat the whole person.
4. View yourself as a teacher.
Naturopathic medicine is guided by 6 principles:
🌿 Treat the cause - NDs seek to identify and remove the underlying causes
of illness, rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.
🌿 First, do no harm - Therapies should stimulate the body to heal in a gentle
and effective manner, not causing unwanted side effects.
🌿 Treat the whole person - Health and disease involve a complex interaction
of physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental,
and social factors. NDs must treat the whole person by considering all
of these factors; therefore, a personalized and comprehensive approach
to diagnosis and treatment is required.
🌿 Doctor as teacher - NDs educate and encourage patients to take
responsibility for their health.
🌿 Healing power of nature - Use natural therapies that encourage
the body to heal itself.
🌿 Prevention - The ultimate goal of naturopathic medicine is prevention.
This is accomplished by teaching and promoting lifestyle habits
that foster good health. The emphasis is on building health and using
prevention as the best cure, rather than on fighting disease
True healing considers the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Add a naturopathic doctor to your health care team today!
