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What is naturopathic medicine?

Naturopathic medicine, also called “naturopathy,” is a distinct, comprehensive system of health care. It is a practice of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of illness. Naturopathic medicine is based on the assumption that when one part of your body or mind is not working properly, it affects your entire well-being. Thus, naturopathic medicine focuses on the whole person, not just the illness.

A central goal of naturopathic medicine is to use the healing power of the body and nature to maintain and restore health. To accomplish this, naturopathic practitioners focus on creating a healthy environment both inside and outside the body. They use safe, natural therapies to support the whole person and to strengthen the body’s ability to heal itself. Naturopaths also emphasize prevention of illness through education and promotion of healthy lifestyle habits.

Naturopathic medicine in cancer care

Conventional cancer treatments, and cancer itself, can be strenuous on your body. You may find it difficult to deal with side effects like nausea, pain and fatigue. Naturopathic therapies may help provide relief from these symptoms. When used alongside conventional medical treatments, naturopathic methods may help increase your body’s natural healing power to fight disease.

As you undergo traditional cancer treatment, naturopathic medicine aims to:

  • Support normal metabolism
  • Decrease side effects of treatment
  • Boost the body’s immune system
  • Provide strategies for long-term health maintenance
  • Improve energy, well-being and overall quality

Naturopathic therapies

Naturopathic medicine incorporates the natural therapies of many different healing traditions. These therapies aim to support whole-body wellness including the immune system, digestion, sleep, energy levels, diet, exercise, and spirituality.

The following are some therapeutic modalities of naturopathic medicine that you may decide to integrate into your cancer treatment plan:

  • Clinical nutrition
  • Botanical/herbal medicine
  • Homeopathic medicine
  • Physical medicine
  • Psychological medicine
  • Hydrotherapy

Naturopathic oncology consultations are complimentary to Logan Health cancer patients. Patients may be financially responsible for additional testing, treatments and medicines.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call Logan Health Naturopathic Oncology at (406) 751-7560.