Dr. Lucking is trained in oriental medicine and diagnosis using oriental herbal medicine in his practice. He trained under Jake Fratkin, author of Chinese Patent Medicines and doctors from China. Many medical conditions can be treated effectively with whole foods and nutritional supplements. Naturopathic doctors receive more than 140 classroom hours in clinical nutrition. The U.S. diet of processed and fast foods lacks proper nutrition for optimal body function.
Many illnesses have their roots in improper nutrition.
Healing is achieved through proper nutrition which enables the body to heal itself. It has become nutritionally poor and calorie high. It contributes greatly to degenerative diseases. Dr. Lucking does a comprehensive scientific analysis of each person's nutritional status and determines one's ability to use supplied nutrients. This enables his patients to avoid these degenerative diseases.