Chaparral Naturopathic Medicine- About Us



Medicine is an art, and attends to the nature and constitution of the patient, and has principles of action And reason in each case - Plato	What is Naturopathic Medicine? History of Naturopathic Medicine As a distinct health care profession, Naturopathic Medicine is almost 100 years old. Its philosophy and therapies have their origins in the philosophy of Hippocrates and the healing wisdom of many cultures and times. At the turn of the 20th century, practitioners of a variety of medical disciplines combined natural therapeutics in a unique way. They joined together to form the first Naturopathic medical societies. Naturopathic medical conventions in the 1920’s attracted more than 10,000 practitioners. Early in the 20th century there were more than 20 Naturopathic colleges, and Naturopathic physicians were licensed in a majority of the states. Naturopathic Medicine experienced a decline in the 1940’s and 50’s with the rise and popularity of pharmaceutical drugs, technological medicine, and the widespread belief that these therapies could eliminate all disease. It has experienced a resurgence in the last two decades, as a health-conscious public seeks out alternatives to conventional medicine. As a body of knowledge, Naturopathy continues to grow and evolve. As an organized profession, Naturopathic Medicine is committed to on-going research and development of its science, and incorporates elements of scientific modern medicine The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine The following principles are the foundation upon which Naturopathic Medical practice is built: The Healing Power of Nature. Vis Medicatrix naturae We recognize an inherent ordered and intelligent self-healing process in the person. We act to identify and remove obstacle to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and augment this inherent self-healing process. Identify and Treat the Causes. Tolle causam We seek to identify and remove the underlying causes of illness rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms. First Do No Harm. Primum Non Nocere We follow three guidelines to ensure noninvasive treatment of the patient: Utilize methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side-effects using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat Avoid, when possible, the harmful suppression of symptoms Acknowledge, respect and work with the individual’s self-healing process. Doctor as Teacher. Docere We educate our patients and encourage self-responsibility for health. We also recognize and employ the therapeutic potential of the doctor/patient relationship. Treat the Whole Person. We treat each patient by taking into account individual physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, spiritual, and other factors that contribute to one’s health. Prevention. We work in partnership with our patients to prevent illness.

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Medicine is an art, and attends to the nature
and constitution of the patient, and has principles of action And reason in each case

- Plato

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

History of Naturopathic Medicine
As a distinct health care profession, Naturopathic Medicine is almost 100 years old. Its philosophy and therapies have their origins in the philosophy of Hippocrates and the healing wisdom of many cultures and times. At the turn of the 20th century, practitioners of a variety of medical disciplines combined natural therapeutics in a unique way. They joined together to form the first Naturopathic medical societies. Naturopathic medical conventions in the 1920’s attracted more than 10,000 practitioners. Early in the 20th century there were more than 20 Naturopathic colleges, and Naturopathic physicians were licensed in a majority of the states.

Naturopathic Medicine experienced a decline in the 1940’s and 50’s with the rise and popularity of pharmaceutical drugs, technological medicine, and the widespread belief that these therapies could eliminate all disease. It has experienced a resurgence in the last two decades, as a health-conscious public seeks out alternatives to conventional medicine. As a body of knowledge, Naturopathy continues to grow and evolve. As an organized profession, Naturopathic Medicine is committed to on-going research and development of its science, and incorporates elements of scientific modern medicine

The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

The following principles are the foundation upon which Naturopathic Medical practice is built:

The Healing Power of Nature. Vis Medicatrix naturae
We recognize an inherent ordered and intelligent self-healing process in the person. We act to identify and remove obstacle to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and augment this inherent self-healing process.

Identify and Treat the Causes. Tolle causam
We seek to identify and remove the underlying causes of illness rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.

First Do No Harm. Primum Non Nocere
We follow three guidelines to ensure noninvasive treatment of the patient:

Utilize methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side-effects using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat

Avoid, when possible, the harmful suppression of symptoms

Acknowledge, respect and work with the individual’s self-healing process.

Doctor as Teacher. Docere
We educate our patients and encourage self-responsibility for health. We also recognize and employ the therapeutic potential of the doctor/patient relationship.

Treat the Whole Person.
We treat each patient by taking into account individual physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, spiritual, and other factors that contribute to one’s health.

Prevention.
We work in partnership with our patients to prevent illness.