Naturopathic Medicine

The Healing Power of

Nature
Reporters:
Reporters:
Atchoco, Princess Mae A.

Breguera, Stephanie M.
OBJECTIVES:

Present the history of naturopathic medicine

To define the naturopathy and its principles.

Present the practice of naturopathic medicine on the

Philippines.
HISTORY OF
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

The term "Naturopathy" was first coined in

1885 by Dr. John Scheel, a German
homeopath practicing the methods of Kneipp

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and Kuhn at his Badekur Sanitarium in New
York. Benedict Lust purchased the name in
1901 to describe the eclectic practice of
"nature doctors".
HISTORY OF
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

The first school of naturopathy was

founded in New York City by Dr.

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Benjamin Lust, and graduated its first
class in 1902.
Naturopathic
Naturopathic Medicine
Medicine
HEALING POWER OF NATURE

● is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention,

treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods
and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing
process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and
traditional, scientific, and empirical methods
● a distinct method of healing that follows a philosophical perspective,
which recognizes the inherent ability of all living beings to self-regulate
and self-heal. Naturopathic approaches in health care support and
enhance the body’s own ability to heal itself through natural remedies.
 Naturopathic Medicine
Examples: Focuses on:
● chiropractic adjustment
● herbalism • the body’s capacity to
● traditional Chinese medicine
● Ayurveda heal itself
● meditation
● yoga • preventing health
● biofeedback
● homeopathy
problems
● acupuncture, • a personal responsibility
● diet-based therapies
to optimize health
Principles
Principles of
of Naturopathic
Naturopathic Medicine:
Medicine:

1. The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)

2. Identify and Treat the Causes (Tolle Causam)
3. First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere)
4. Doctor as Teacher (Docere)
5. Treat the Whole Person
6. Prevention
7. Wellness
3 types of naturopathic practitioners:
● Naturopathic physicians : Naturopathic doctors (ND) or doctors of
naturopathic medicine (NMD), have an accredited degree and has also
studied nutrition, psychology, and therapies such as homeopathy and herbal
medicine.
● Traditional naturopaths : Practitioners of traditional naturopathy come with
in-hand experience and gained knowledge. Their level of expertise in
naturopathy is acquired and their educational qualification might be from a
diverse field.
● Other health care providers : Medical doctors, nurses, dentists, doctors of
osteopathy, and chiropractors who have training in naturopathy and
naturopathic medicines can also assist you with treatment.
Naturopathic
Naturopathic Medicine
Medicine
HEALING POWER OF NATURE
Naturopathic
Naturopathic Medicine
Medicine
HEALING POWER OF NATURE

Naturopathic treatments have known side effects and risks:

● Supplements (vitamin and herbal):some of these may

interfere with prescription medications.
● Spinal adjustment:as part of naturopathic manipulative
treatment, your practitioner may apply pressure to your spine.
● Detox diets:these treatments are meant to rid your body of
toxins.
Education And Training

These three institutions are the Family Life and Wellness

Institute (FLWI) of De la Salle Zobel, the Makati Medical
Center College (MMCC), and the Philippine Institute of
Naturopathic Sciences (PINS).
Education And Training

Candidates for Certified Naturopaths

must:
have completed the prescribed Naturopathy course in a learning institution
have
accredited byno
theless than 1,500
PITAHC NCChours, including no less than 400 hours of
for Naturopathy.
supervised clinical training or equivalent

have satisfactorily passed the corresponding Naturopathic Certification

Examination
holder of a valid Certificate of Registration duly issued by the
PITAHC National Certification Committee for Naturopathy
Education And Training

Candidates for Certified Medical Naturopath

must be:
a licensed physician of good moral character

a graduate who has served not less than 1000 hours,

including no fewer than 400 hours of supervised clinical
training in Naturopathy for Physicians as a technique for
clinical work with:
500 hours (450-600 hours) of Basic Principles and
Theories
500 hours (415-550 hours) of clinical preceptorship
DO YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT
NATUROPATHY IS THE
MODERN FORM OF
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 REFERENCE:

● https://pitahc.gov.ph/naturopathy/
● https://www.oanp.org/page/history
● https://www.dvhealthandwellness.com/blogs/naturopathy-alternative-
medicine#:~:text=Some%20common%20examples%20of%20naturopath
y,diet%2Dbased%20therapies%20and%20more
.
● https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/health-and-family/2013/06/11/9524
32/naturopathy-courses-offered