Just as mainstream medicine has a fairly consistent approach to illness, so does complementary medicine. Most prevalent in complementary medicine are six naturopathic principles.

The following principles are described by Dr. Catherine Downey and excerpted from her chapter on naturopathic medicine.



Integrative Medicine is based on a partnership between patient and practitioner, within which the best of conventional, complementary and alternative medicine practices can be explored in a whole person approach to health care and healing.


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Disclaimer: The information provided in this guide is not meant to serve as medical advice. Before making any change in your health care, please consult a physician familiar with your situation.


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