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Naturopathic medicine is a system and philosophy of medicine that has been around for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Before the advent of "conventional"; medicine, which uses a wide variety of refined drugs and surgical procedures, almost every doctor learned how to use herbs, minerals, and other natural methods to treat disease.
Naturopathic medicine strives to restore balance by removing any obstacles keeping your body from healing itself. Physicians using this medicine understand the importance of treating each person individually and in a way that helps restore their natural vitality.
Naturopaths also try to use the most gentle yet effective treatment possible to avoid causing side effects or interactions between treatments. Naturopathic physicians recognize the importance of using conventional medicine when it is necessary. They will use appropriate lab work, x-rays, and other tools for diagnosis and tracking when necessary. As all physicians, they frequently will refer a complicated condition to providers who can give the patient the best care along with the natural treatments.
Naturopaths regard the wants and needs of their patients highly. A patient is encouraged to share their goals and take and active part in their health care. Consultations are generally longer than the average medical visit so questions can be addressed and a healing relationship established.
2020 N McClellan St
Portland, OR 97217
ph: 503-285-6227
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