The core naturopathic principles can be viewed in the blog article titled What is Naturopathy.
The traditional principles are also summarised here:
- First Do No Harm– Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.
- Identify and Treat the Cause(s) – Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause.
- The Healing Power of Nature – Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself.
- Doctor as Teacher – Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health.
- Treat the Whole Person – View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions.
- Prevention – Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.