FAQ #17: How do naturopathic doctors diagnose and treat digestive complaints? View the printable PDF version. | View the editable Word version for use in your practice. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND for his contributions to the content of this FAQ. Some of the content for the FAQ appeared in articles by Dr. Sandberg-Lewis…
FAQ #16: What do naturopathic doctors mean by the healing power of nature? The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Naturopathic doctors follow six guiding principles that serve as a philosophical platform for everything they do. The principles influence how they think about medicine, how…
FAQ #15: How do naturopathic doctors prevent and treat heart disease? The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Decker Weiss, NMD, FASA, for his contributions to the content of this FAQ. Some of the content for the FAQ appeared in an article by Dr. Weiss in Naturopathic Doctor News and Review. Heart disease, the leading killer for…
FAQ #14: Why do naturopathic doctors spend between one and two hours with patients in an appointment? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. You may have noticed…
FAQ #13: How do naturopathic doctors help prevent and treat cervical dysplasia and Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Marianne Marchese, ND for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Some of the content first…
FAQ #12: Is naturopathic medicine safe? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). Some of the content for this FAQ first appeared in an article by Dr. Matthew Strickland, ND, on the website of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC). Naturopathic medicine emphasizes prevention and the…
FAQ #11: How Do Naturopathic Doctors Treat Patients with Diabetes? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). Licensed naturopathic doctors are trained in both conventional and integrative approaches to treating all types of diabetes, including types 1 and 2, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes. Focusing on the…
FAQ #10: How do naturopathic doctors empower people to take charge of their health? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) 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…
FAQ #9: How does naturopathic medicine support breast cancer prevention and treatment? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). Emphasizing a holistic approach, naturopathic medicine offers complementary natural therapies to support and strengthen the body and mind before, during, and after conventional medical…
FAQ #8: How do naturopathic doctors and conventionally trained doctors work together? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) There are a number of situations where naturopathic and conventionally trained doctors working together deliver care for some patients. Examples include: People with one…
