Naturopath in Princeton New Jersey

With roots in antiquity, the system we know as Naturopathy originated in Europe and holds that disease is a manifestation of alterations or interference in the processes by which the body naturally heals itself. It recognizes the important role of environment, nutrition, lifestyle, stress, toxic exposures, and personal history in the health of the individual. It emphasizes health restoration and prevention as well as healing of disease states.

Today naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is practiced throughout Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

There are eight fundamental principles that form the basis of naturopathic practice:

1. The healing power of nature
2. The capacity to heal is an integral part of the body's design
3. Identification and treatment of the root cause of disease
4. The concept of "first do no harm"
5. The doctor as teacher and coach
6. Treatment of the whole person
7. Treatment of the individual - not a disease or symptom
8. Prevention

Treatment protocols are not stardardized, and combine the most suitable therapies for the individual patient.