What
IS The Difference Between A Naturopathic Doctor And A "Regular"
Doctor?
Both
conventional medical doctors working as general practitioners
and Naturopathic Doctors are licensed doctors, trained and
skilled in conventional fields of diagnosis. Both refer
for lab tests, x-rays, and other imaging studies, and both
are trained to refer to a specialist when necessary. The
difference lies in the extensive training of the Naturopathic
Doctors in the use of natural medicines and procedures which
are non-invasive and rarely cause side effects. This unique
naturopathic philosophy is based upon the following principles:
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First
Do No Harm
- Treat
the Cause
- Doctor
as Teacher
- The
Healing Power of Nature
- Prevention
is the Best Medicine
Dr.
Seddig is able to work with you and your conventional doctor
to create a treatment plan that serves you comfortably and
effectively.
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How
Are Naturopathic Doctors Trained
Naturopathic
Doctors must receive premedical training at an accredited
college or university followed by four years post graduate
work at an accredited Naturopathic Medical School [National College of "Natural" Medicine.
Training
includes basic medical and clinical sciences, pathology, physical
and laboratory diagnosis, and Naturopathic philosophy and
therapeutics. Graduating students receive a Doctoral degree,
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) and practice as general
practitioners.
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