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What Do Naturopathic Doctors Mean by Identify and Treat the Root Cause?

FAQ #19: What do naturopathic doctors mean by identify and treat the root cause?  View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) follow six guiding principles that influence how they think about medicine, how they make clinical decisions, and…

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What Is Naturopathic Medicine?

FAQ #2: What is naturopathic medicine? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They diagnose, prevent and treat acute and chronic illness, restore and establish optimal health by supporting the person’s inherent…

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How Do Naturopathic Doctors Empower People to Take Charge of Their Health?

Written by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). Empowering people to become more informed about their health options, more involved in decisions made about their health, and more capable of maintaining their own good health can lead to better health outcomes and lower costs.1 In addition to diagnosing…

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What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Written as a service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). Naturopathic medicine is a distinct practice of medicine that emphasizes prevention and the self-healing process to treat each person holistically and improve outcomes while lowering health care costs. Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained in…