Every day, there are countless people who dread going to the doctor. Although you may understand that you may need to go to a doctor for one reason or another, particularly when you’re not feeling well, you may not feel comfortable with the premise of putting certain substances into your body. Naturopathic medicine in San Diego looks to incorporate a variety of natural treatment methods to treat a patient in a holistic way. Due to the unique nature of naturopathic medicine, naturopathic doctors are bound to follow six specific principles regarding naturopathic medicine so that a patient can receive the most benefit out of treatment.
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine combines the various healing properties that are found in nature as well as certain approaches found in modern science. Overall naturopathic medicine is meant to be an effective yet less invasive and less toxic method of treatment and is different from holistic medicine. At NaturopathicRx San Diego, there are several different approaches that we may take when it comes to recommending the best naturopathic medicine treatment plan for you. The approach of our naturopathic doctors in San Diego could incorporate any one or all of the follow naturopathic medicine treatment options:
- Hydrotherapy
- Biofeedback
- Physical medicine
- Bach flowers
- Homeopathy
- Botanical/herbal medicine
- Supplements
What are the Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine?
Whereas a traditional medical approach focuses on specific treatment options, a naturopathic doctor works with their client to develop a holistic plan which will help the body to recognize the best version of itself in every way possible. Therefore, NDs follow six specific principles of naturopathic medicine:
- First Do No Harm
When a patient first reaches out to us, they are usually either struggling with some type of health condition or they are looking for ways to help themselves feel energized and renewed on a more consistent basis. Our job as naturopathic doctors is to ensure that the care that we provide our patients does not further exacerbate any pre-existing condition and to give these patients the guidance that they need when it comes to their naturopathic treatment options.
- The Healing Power of Nature
It goes without saying that the way that your body operates is truly incredible. Naturopathic doctors work to promote healing of your body through its own natural abilities while providing clients access to the guidance that they need regarding natural substances that can help them to achieve a better quality of life.
- Identify and Treat the Causes
In order to provide you with the best naturopathic medicine options, it’s imperative that we know more about the physical challenges that you are facing which is why one of the key principles of naturopathic medicine is to identify and treat the causes. Your initial appointment with us will last anywhere between 60 and 90 minutes. During that time, we will learn more about your health goals, perform a physical exam and coordinate lab testing to ensure that you have a personalized treatment plan that will help you to meet those goals.
- Doctor as Teacher
It’s our responsibility to ensure that you have a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of naturopathic medicine. Along with being your doctor, we will also become your teacher. You can rest assured that we will always take the time to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about the field of naturopathic medicine or what you can expect from our NDs.
- Treat the Whole Person
In order for naturopathic medicine to be effective, the approach that NDs must take is one that treats the person as a whole. This is one of the leading reasons why it’s so important that we meet with our clients a series of times. After your initial consultation, we will have you come back to our office for a first follow up appointment. During this appointment, we will review your lab results with you and make treatment plan recommendations. Continuity of care is important, so, based on your individual needs, we will recommend short, future follow up appointments in order to see how you’re progressing.
- Prevention
Naturopathic medicine is something that is also used to prevent certain illnesses and ailments as much as possible which is why our NDs will also set you up with an on-going maintenance plan. This will help us to continue to check in with you and address any potential issues or imbalances that may arise. This also gives us an excellent opportunity to continue to teach you about the benefits of naturopathic medicine and how to use it to improve the quality of your life.
Learn More About Naturopathic Medicine Today
At NaturopathicRx San Diego, the goal of our naturopathic doctors is to partner with our clients when it comes to helping them understand the amazing opportunities for healing that they have when they take a naturopathic approach to care. Are you interested in learning more about how naturopathic doctors can help you? We encourage you to get in touch with us today and schedule an appointment to learn more about how naturopathic medicine can change your life.
Testimonial from Arielle, Satisfied Naturopathic Patient
Dr. Tara has been such a Godsend to me since the beginning of my healing journey with Lyme Disease, Sjogren’s Syndrome and Epstein-Barr Virus. It’s been quite the challenge, but Dr. Tara and her team make the healing process a much more enjoyable experience. I very much prefer to receive IVs and vitamin shots at NaturopathicRx than at the hospital, so now I only go there for my ongoing nutritional maintenance and recovery. On top of that, the office is such a nice, clean and comfortable environment. Another game changer for me has been their incredibly helpful and informative guidance on natural herbs and supplements for my condition. Dr. Tara keeps me on track with the highest quality all-natural supplements. I am so thankful for being connected with Dr. Tara and her team at NaturopathicRx as they continue to help better my quality of life.