Elly Jenkyns

Naturopathic Doctor

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About Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Doctors are highly educated primary care providers who integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies.  NDs practice a comprehensive approach to treating illnesses and promoting health.  They work in partnership with other regulated health care providers to ensure that patients receive the most comprehensive and effective care possible.

Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct system of primary care that addresses the root cause of illness or disease and promotes health and healing using natural therapies.  NDs support and stimulate the body's ability to heal itself, focusing on prevention and using natural substances and treatments.  The primary goal of naturopathic treatment is to address the cause of illnesses, rather than simply treating or suppressing symptoms.  In other words, NDs concern themselves with the "why" as well as with the "what" of an illness or disease.


Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

First Do No Harm

- Use of methods and medicines that minimize the risk of harmful side effects;
- Use the least force necessary to diagnose and treat;
- Avoid, when possible, the harmful suppressing of symptoms; and
- Acknowledge, respect and work with the individual self-healing process.

Identify and Treat the Causes

In addition to alleviating acute and chronic symptoms of disease, NDs seek to identify and remove underlying causes of illness.  Rather than merely eliminating or suppressing symptoms, this approach moves the body toward maintaining an optimal state of health.


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