A doctor of naturopathic medicine or naturopathic doctor (ND) can help you in many ways:
Diagnosis and Assessment: NDs are trained to diagnose diseases using methods similar to conventional doctors, including physical exams and laboratory tests.
Holistic Approach: They treat patients as whole individuals, focusing on the body, mind, and spirit. This means they often take longer initial appointments to understand all aspects of a patient’s health.
Natural Therapies: NDs utilize treatments such as botanical medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling.
Prevention: Emphasis is placed on disease prevention and promoting health, rather than just treating symptoms.