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Naturopath
* Some naturopaths practice Oriental medicine, including acupuncture.
* also ought to be considered as primary care physicians
  - use food as medicine
* are committed to removing the joint pain by finding and removing the cause
  - the general practitioners of natural medicine
* believe in the healing power of nature
  - that virtually all diseases are within the scope of their practice
* have no aversion to referring
  - training that promotes the health of the whole person
* mostly use holistic forms of treatment.
* often suggest nightly scalp massage with one part rosemary oil and two parts almond oil.
* pay close attention to a person's lifestyle and medical history.
* practice a mixture of many disciplines in natural healing.
* recommend getting plenty of foods containing antioxidants to prevent glaucoma.
* routinely use electrodermal screening to diagnose illnesses and prescribe remedies.
* spend more time with patients.
* use a variety of treatments.
* vary in their personal philosophy about Western medicine.
* view the symptoms of illness as warnings of lifestyle flaws or imbalances in the body
  - what they do as an alternative to conventional primary care
+ Naturopathy: Medicine :: Pseudoscience
  * Naturopathy' is a form of alternative medicine. Naturopaths mostly use holistic forms of treatment. They generally avoid the use of surgery and drugs. Many naturopaths reject modern science.

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Occupational therapist
* Many occupational therapists participate in health care plans.
* Most occupational therapists work in hospitals.
* Some occupational therapists are self-employed in private practice.
* aid in adaptation to self-care activities, work and leisure skills.
* apply principles from the biological and behavioral sciences.
* are concerned with a person s ability to engage in meaning- ful activities
  - doctors
  - vital components of the team for children with fragile X syndrome
* build on skills learned in physical therapy.
* can advise on aids and adaptations
  - also work at nursing homes or at rehabilitation centres
* enjoy careers in many arenas.
* explore the ways in which daily activities are performed.
* focus on hand function to improve proficiency with ADLs
  - the child's ability to master skills for independence
* get to work with mind and body.
* have either a bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy
  - much of the same training focused on the upper extremities
* help a person relearn daily living skills such as driving or cooking
  - children to learn and grow
  - each patient learn to better perform activities of daily living
  - patient learn to prepare meals
  - patients regain function and independence
  - people who have mental, physical, or developmental disabilities
* hold a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.
* make a critical difference in the lives of injured and disabled people.
* pinpoint home devices such as grab bars that enable more independence.
* practice in collaboration with health, education, and medical specialists.
* specialize in treating repetitive motion injuries of the upper extremities.
* tend to work with a particular disability or age group.
* view every aspect of a client's life as important to their health
  - play as the primary occupation of childhood
* work closely with physical therapists
  - for equity and justice in practical ways
* work in a wide variety of settings and with individuals of all ages
  - diverse settings with a wide variety of populations
  - on daily living, personal care, visual, and cognitive skills
* work with a variety of patients throughout the age spectrum
  - children and adults
  - patients in the acute stages of illness
* work with patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly
  - every age and background
  - students to perform daily living skills