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NDs Show They Know How to CelebrateAANP's first Naturopathic Medicine Week just ended, and I am in awe of the energy and passion shown by our members and by the level of activity around the country. Senate Resolution 221, which recognized that naturopathic medicine is “safe, effective, and affordable,” passed just one short month ago. In that time, our members posted on our web site information about 66 events they were hosting in 26 states and at all five U.S. naturopathic medical schools. We know that many other events took place that were never listed on our web site. There were open houses, lecture series, charity raffles, food tastings, and fun runs. In addition, members wrote blogs introducing the public to naturopathic medicine. They placed newspaper articles and participated in numerous television and radio interviews. Even the Governor of Delaware issued a proclamation recognizing Naturopathic Medicine Week urging Delawareans “to recognize the important, positive role naturopathic medicine can play in prevention and wellness in our lives...” Continue reading |
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October State Affairs Update Plus a Report on Supplements and Health Care Costs NDs in Vermont have won a major battle – the ability to prescribe medications based on their scope of practice rather than a defined formulary. The change comes after years of work, and over opposition by the Vermont Medical Society. Strong support came from legislators (including an important committee chair) and, crucially, from Health Commissioner Harry Chen. Under the plan that was approved, NDs who wish to prescribe will have to pass a pharmacological exam, and their first 100 prescriptions must be reviewed by another physician with an unlimited prescription license. Continue reading |
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What is a Naturopathic Physician? He or she is a doctor that practices naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct method of primary health care - an art, science, philosophy and practice of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness. Naturopathic physicians seek to restore and maintain optimum health in their patients by emphasizing nature's inherent self-healing process, the vis medicatrix naturae. This is accomplished through education and the rational use of natural therapeutics. |
