Naturopathic Medicine: The Practice
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct, comprehensive system of healthcare emphasizing
the use of natural therapies in health promotion and disease prevention. Naturopathic physicians are trained as
integrative doctors who emphasize the use of natural therapies to treat acute and chronic illnesses
and to provide prevention and wellness recommendations to individuals and families.
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Support Naturopathic Medicine in Illinois
To ensure that healthcare consumers like yourself have this choice, the Illinois
Association of Naturopathic Physicians (ILANP) is
working diligently towards
gaining licensure for the practice of naturopathic medicine in IL.
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The Healing Power of Nature
NDs act to
identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery.
Their goal is to facilitate and augment the inherent self-healing process in each
individual.
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Licensure
Illinois citizens seeking naturopathic treatment deserve
peace of mind, protection
and assurance that their provider has achieved established education
and medical training standards.
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News
National University of Health Sciences in Lombard (a fully accredited
University) has enrolled its first class into its newly developed naturopathic medical
degree doctoral program.
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Definition of a Naturopathic Doctor
Naturopathic Physicians hold a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from a four-year,
gradute-level, federally recognized and accredited naturopathic medical school.
These schools train physician-level practitioners in diagnosis and scientifically
based treatment with emphasis on natural therapies. More...