Naturopathic medicine is a medicine that uses natural substances and modalities to get the body back into balance and stimulate the body’s natural process of healing. These naturopathic modalities are often gentler on the body and minimize the risk of harmful side effects. Naturopathic therapies include nutrition therapy (including vitamin injections and IV infusions), herbal medicine, homeopathy, gentle physical therapy, and lifestyle counseling.
Naturopathic doctors are trained in the art and science of natural health care at one of the eight available accredited medical colleges or universities. Naturopathic doctors are equally trained as medical doctors with an emphasis on naturopathic therapies. Naturopathic doctors aim to identify and treat the cause of illness and treat the whole person in order to prevent disease.