View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Patricia Gaines, ND, and Sheila Kingsbury, ND, for their contributions to the content of this FAQ. Botanical medicine, also known as herbal medicine, is the science and practice of using medicinal plants and extracts to improve overall health, support wellness, and treat acute and chronic disease. Many…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Amy Rothenberg, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) follow six guiding principles that serve as a philosophical platform for all of naturopathic medicine. The principles influence how NDs think about medicine, make clinical decisions, and most importantly,…
View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Kasra Pournadeali, ND, for his contributions to the content of this FAQ. Forty-six percent of U.S. adults, and nearly 80 percent of those aged 65 and older have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association. High blood pressure, which often…
Dr. Jillian Finker, Naturopathic Doctor Interview on December 11, 2018 by Dr. Kurt Beil 1. Where did you go to school and when did you graduate? Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM), Graduated in 2003. 2. Why did you want to become a Naturopathic Doctor? Growing up, I wanted to become an MD. I was…
FAQ #18: What advanced nutrition training do naturopathic doctors receive? View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge: JoAnn Yanez, ND, MPH, CAE, executive director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC), Arianna Staruch, ND, interim dean, School of Naturopathic Medicine,Bastyr University, and Taylor Arnold, PhD, RDN, assistant…
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…
