IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 508 
Expressing support for designating October 6, 2014, through October 12, 
2014, as ‘‘Naturopathic Medicine Week’’ to recognize the value of naturo-
pathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable health care. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 6, 2014 
Ms. NORTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designating October 6, 2014, through 
October 12, 2014, as ‘‘Naturopathic Medicine Week’’ 
to recognize the value of naturopathic medicine in pro-
viding safe, effective, and affordable health care. 
Whereas in the United States, more than 75 percent of 
health care costs are due to preventable chronic illnesses, 
including high blood pressure, which affects 88,000,000 
people in the United States, and diabetes, which affects 
26,000,000 people in the United States; 
Whereas nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States are 
overweight or obese and, consequently, at risk for serious 
health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, 
cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and depression; 
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•HRES 508 IH 
Whereas 70 percent of people in the United States experience 
physical or nonphysical symptoms of stress, and stress 
can contribute to the development of major illnesses, such 
as cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes; 
Whereas the aforementioned chronic health conditions are 
among the most common, costly, and preventable health 
conditions; 
Whereas naturopathic medicine provides noninvasive, holistic 
treatments that support the inherent self-healing capacity 
of the human body and encourage self-responsibility in 
health care; 
Whereas naturopathic medicine focuses on patient-centered 
care, the prevention of chronic illnesses, and early inter-
vention in the treatment of chronic illnesses; 
Whereas naturopathic physicians attend 4-year, graduate 
level programs that are accredited by agencies approved 
by the Department of Education; 
Whereas aspects of naturopathic medicine have been shown 
to lower the risk of major illnesses such as cardiovascular 
disease and diabetes; 
Whereas naturopathic physicians can help address the short-
age of primary care providers in the United States; 
Whereas naturopathic physicians are trained to refer patients 
to conventional physicians and specialists when necessary; 
Whereas the profession of naturopathic medicine is dedicated 
to providing health care to underserved populations; 
Whereas naturopathic medicine provides consumers in the 
United States with more choices in health care, in line 
with the increased use of a variety of integrative medical 
treatments; and 
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•HRES 508 IH 
Whereas October 6, 2014, through October 12, 2014, would 
be an appropriate week to designate as ‘‘Naturopathic 
Medicine Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Naturopathic 
Medicine Week’’; 
(2) recognizes the value of naturopathic medi-
cine in providing safe, effective, and affordable 
health care; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to learn about naturopathic medicine and the role 
that naturopathic physicians play in preventing 
chronic and debilitating illnesses and conditions. 
Æ 
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