Treating the Cause
"Our ordinary mind tries to persuade
us that we are nothing but acorns and that our greatest
happiness is to become bigger, shinier acorns. Our faith gives
us knowlege of something better.That we can become oak
trees."
What is Orthomolecular (Natural) Medicine? Doctors of Natural Medicine (DNMs) are
primary care providers clinically trained in the art and
science of natural medicine. Natural medicine is steeped in
philosophy derived from 2000 year old Hippocratic teaching —
the Vis mediatrix naturae — nature is the healer of all
diseases. Doctors of Natural Medicine are experts in natural
medicine.
Although naturopathic training
encompasses the same basic bio-medical science that
conventional medical practice embraces, the approach to health
and disease differs considerably. DNMs are well prepared in
their training to serve patients of all ages -- from infancy
through maturity. DNMs use history and physical exam to assess
and monitor wellness plans. They refer to medical specialists when
appropriate. In addition to assessing and monitoring wellness with scientific lab testing, DNMs are also skilled
in observing and working with the body to correct imbalance.
The goal is to eliminate the obstacles to healing and to
provide the tools for patients to take responsibility for
their health. This approach offers patients the opportunity to
learn about and incorporate healthy lifestyles and thereby
maintain resiliency and wellness for life.
The type of wellness treatment chosen is based on
the individual needs of the patient. Treatment relies on the use of clinically
successful, time tested, and often-researched natural
methods.Such methods or modalities include botanical medicine,
counseling, homeopathy, flower essences, hydrotherapy,
physical manipulation, biotherapeutic drainage,biopuncture therapy
including chelation and others. DNM’s strive to assist their
patients in attaining and maintaining optimal health
throughout the transitions that life brings.
The Principles of Natural
Medicine
Doctors of Natural Medicine incorporate
the following principles in their own lives, and with every
patient they encounter, thus promoting responsible and healthy
living for the individual and for society as a
whole.
Care Plans that acknowledge, respect and work with
the individual’s self-healing process are encouraged.
Suppressive treatments are avoided, as are treatments that
have potential to cause harmful side
effects.
- The
Healing Power of Nature
Doctors of Natural Medicine recognize the inherent
self-healing process in every person. They utilize
treatments and lifestyle changes that facilitate the
natural healing process.
- Identify and treat the cause
Doctors of Natural Medicine seek to find and
eliminate the root cause of
illness with a dedication to prevention and reversal.
Each
patient is an individual that may manifest disease and
imbalance differently. Mental, emotional, spiritual,
physical, genetic, environmental and social issues are
addressed. DNMs know their patients because they spend
time with them.
Prevention is emphasized through assessing risk
factors, disposition, heredity and susceptibility to
disease. Appropriate interventions and lifestyle
modifications are suggested to promote health and prevent
chronic and debilitating health
conditions.
Doctors of Natural Medicine educate their
patients. Disease processes are explained as are
healthy lifestyles and habits that promote wellness.
Patients are encouraged to take responsibility for walking
their own path to
wellness
