What Is Naturopathy?

Naturopathic medicine is the integration of conventional medical science with ancient knowledge and traditions.  It’s the best of both worlds.  

Naturopathic medicine is licensed and regulated by a State Board in fifteen U.S. states and Canada.   To be a naturopathic medical doctor (NMD) means that one has a degree from a four-year undergraduate program including certain prerequisites.  Then one attends an accredited naturopathic medical school and completes all of the required hours of clinical rotations.  Finally, a series of Board Exams must be passed before applying for a naturopathic medical license.  NMDs maintain that license with thirty hours of continuing medical education annually.  Some NMDs have a DEA license, enabling them to order prescription medications for patients.  NMDs may also order any lab, radiologic tests or other diagnostic tests to help with assessing their patients’ condition.