naturopathic definitions

naturopathic medicine (definition from wikipedia)

    Naturopathic medicine (also known as naturopathy, or natural medicine)

is a complementary and alternative medicine which emphasizes the body's

intrinsic ability to heal and maintain itself. Naturopaths use natural remedies such

as herbs and foods rather than surgery or synthetic drugs. Naturopathic practice

includes many, and different, treatment modalities, with practitioners emphasizing a holistic approach to patient care, and may also recommend that patients use conventional medicine alongside their treatments, if indicated.

Naturopathy has its origins in the Nature Cure movement of Europe.[1][2] In five Canadian provinces, fifteen US states and the District of Columbia, naturopathic doctors who are trained at an accredited school of naturopathic medicine in North America are entitled to use the designation ND or NMD. Elsewhere the designation is generally unprotected.[3] Those from these particular accredited schools are trained to use diagnostic tests such as imaging and blood tests before deciding upon the full course of treatment,[4] and to refer to other health professionals for standard medical care where it is required.

iv therapy (definition from wikipedia)

    Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein. It can be intermittent or continuous; continuous administration is called an intravenous drip. The word intravenous simply means "within a vein", but is most commonly used to refer to IV therapy. Therapies administered intravenously are often called specialty pharmaceuticals.

Compared with other routes of administration, the intravenous route is one of the fastest ways to deliver fluids and medications throughout the body.

BOTANICAL MEDICINE (DEFINITION FROM NCNM)

       Many plant substances are powerful medicines. Where isolated chemically derived drugs may address only a single problem, botanical medicines are able to address a variety of problems simultaneously. When properly utilized, most botanical medicines can be applied effectively with minimal likelihood of side effects.

CLINICAL NUTRITION (DEFINITION FROM NCNM)
    Food is the best medicine and is a cornerstone of naturopathic practice. Many medical conditions can be treated more effectively with foods and nutritional supplements than they can by other means, with fewer complications and side effects. N.D.s use diet, natural hygiene, fasting, and nutritional supplementation in their practices.

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE (DEFINITION FROM NCNM)

    Homeopathic medicine is based on the principle of “like cures like.” Clinical observation indicates that it works on a subtle, yet powerful, energetic level, gently acting to promote healing on the physical, mental, and spiritual levels.

MIND/ BODY MEDICINE (DEFINITION FROM NCNM)

    Mental attitudes and emotional states may influence, or even cause, physical illness. Counseling, nutritional balancing, stress management, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, and other therapies are used to help patients heal psychologically.

MINOR SURGERY (DEFINITION FROM NCNM)

    Naturopathic physicians do in-office minor surgery, including repair of superficial wounds and removal of foreign bodies, cysts, and superficial lesions such as moles and warts.

PHYSICAL MEDICINE (DEFINITION FROM NCNM)

    Naturopathic medicine has its own methods of therapeutic manipulation of soft tissue, muscles, bones, and spine. N.D.s also use ultrasound, diathermy, exercise, massage, water, heat and cold, and gentle electrical therapies. In the state of Utah, we work closely with Chiropractic physicians to ensure proper mobility and alignment of the bones and joints.

DETOXIFICATION/CLEANSING

   Detoxification is the process of eliminating toxins from your body.  We use a gentle, but effective approach and include appropriate lab testing if indicated.  We offer spring and fall cleanse programs, as well as detoxification from heavy metals.

HYDROTHERAPY (DEFINITION FROM WIKIPEDIA)

    Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases. These treatments use physical water properties, such as temperature and pressure, for therapeutic purposes, to stimulate blood circulation, dispel toxins and treat certain diseases.

Naturopathic practice also includes the use of any medical substances which contain elements that are components of bodily tissues or can be utilized by the body for the maintenance of life and the repair of tissues. All methods of diagnostic testing and imaging are used, including x-ray and ultrasound. The current scope of practice excludes major surgery and the use of many synthetic drugs.      

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Wikipedia contributors. Intravenous therapy. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. February 4, 2009, 19:48 UTC. Available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Intravenous_therapy&oldid=268532059.

Wikipedia contributors. Hydrotherapy. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. February 23, 2009, 16:16 UTC. Available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hydrotherapy&oldid=272741216.