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What are the advantages of a naturopathic approach to health care?
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Naturopathic medicine is an alternative form of health care that focuses on treating the whole person, not just symptoms. It emphasizes natural therapies and lifestyle changes as part of the treatment plan.2 Naturopathic medicine takes into account all aspects of your health, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental factors.3 Naturopathic doctors use holistic approaches such as nutrition, herbal remedies, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and acupuncture in order to treat patients holistically.4 Naturopathic doctors often focus on preventive care, helping their patients develop healthy habits and lifestyles.5 Naturopathic medicine can help reduce the need for expensive prescription drugs, which may have side effects or be ineffective.6 Naturopathic doctors also offer advice about how to maintain good health, like proper sleep, exercise, and diet.