NATUROPATHY
Naturopathy, in a sense, is the oldest philosophy of medicine known. The key principles of naturopathy are: The Healing Power of Nature. The body has an inherent ability (through its vital energy) to heal itself, restore health, and ward off disease. Naturopathic practitioners use methods believed to be in congruence with natural healing processes. Treat the Whole Person. Naturopathy is inherently Holistic in the sense that a person’s overall health is viewed as resulting from a complex interaction of physical, mental, emotional, genetic, spiritual, environmental, social, and other factors. First Do No Harm. A physician’s first responsibility is to use treatments that do not harm the body or interfere with its inherent healing capabilities. Naturopaths typically use non-invasive techniques that, in general, have fewer side effects and carry less risk than more conventional medical practices and procedures. Identify and Treat the Cause. Symptoms are regarded as signals that the body is out of balance, and, also, as expressions of the body’s attempts to heal itself. Treatment should be directed to underlying causes, rather than to the suppression of symptoms. Prevention is the Best Cure. Great Emphasis is placed on behavior and lifestyle as means of preventing illness. Doctor as Teacher. One of a physician’s responsibilities, and much of naturopathic intervention, involves educating the patient and encouraging self-responsibility and self-care. Some of the conditions for which naturopathic methods are commonly used include: nutritional deficiencies, digestive disorders, bowel diseases, chronic illnesses, childhood diseases, allergies, asthma, chronic infections, heart disease, hypertension, fibromyalgia, AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, osteoporosis, psoriasis, eczema, and many others.

Karen Peltier N.D. Naturopathic Doctor (715) 386-8605 516 2nd St. #205 Hudson, WI 54016	Jeanne Sault Hoot Owl Hollow (715) 832-1777 1722 N. Clairemont Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701
Gigi Stafne, N.D., M.H. Center for Healing Arts (715) 831-3245 711 Fleming Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701	Diane Vandermuse CTR (920) 469-2550 324 Van Caster Drive Green Bay, WI 54311