NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEDr. Joanne Aponte, ND

WHAT WE WILL DISCUSS

What Naturopathic Medicine is

My training as a Naturopathic Physician

How I can help you reach your health goals.

WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?

Traditional use of natural therapies and medicinal wisdom of ancient civilizations

Use of today’s advances in science and evidence base medicine.

Naturopathic doctors (N.D.) are the highest trained practitioners in natural and holistic medicine.

Wellness based medicine

Individualized Treatment

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE CAN HELP MANY CONDITIONS

Because this medicine stimulates the body’s own healing abilities and treats the cause, many conditions can benefit! Digestive disorders Auto-immune disease – RA, SLE Thyroid disorders Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia Stress, depression and anxiety Cancer prevention and recovery Insomnia Skin problems – eczema, psoriasis Arthritis Multiple Sclerosis And others!

NATUROPATHIC THERAPIES Clinical Nutrition Homeopathy Herbal Medicine Lifestyle counseling Clinical detoxification Energy Medicine Others – physical medicine,

natural childbirth, minor surgery, acupuncture, energy medicine

HOMEOPATHY

Founded by Samuel Hahnemann 200 years ago.

Based on the Law of Similars - Like cures Like

Remedies are made from substances in nature

Classical homeopathy – a specific remedy is

chosen that fits your unique case.

Treats the entire person

Stimulates the body’s own healing

powers

HOMEOPATHY

Like Cures like Coffee

Coffee in large amount may cause a person to become jittery, anxious, their blood pressure could increase.

To the cure these symptoms, a very tiny amount of coffee is given to the person.

When doing this the body is stimulated to react and the symptoms resolve.

Works similar to how a vaccine works

PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEWHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR CARE

First Do No Harm – Primum non Nocere

The healing power of nature – Vis Medicatrix

Naturae

Discover and treat the cause – Tolle causum

Treat the whole person – Tolle totum

The physician as Teacher – Docere

Prevention is the best cure – Preveniere

FIRST DO NO HARM

Minimize harmful side effects of medicinal substances by using safe, gentle and non-toxic substances

Use the least force necessary. Start with the most simple solutions. Medication and surgery come last.

Avoid symptom suppression

Acknowledge, respect and work with the individual’s healing process

VIS MEDICATRIX NATURAE

The body possess the inherent ability to restore health

The doctor’s role is to facilitate this process with the aid of natural non-toxic therapies

Vital Force Qi Prana Nature God

HEALING POWER OF NATURE

Disease is Dynamic

Restore and maintain optimal health

DISEASE HEALTH

TREAT THE CAUSE

Diet Lifestyle Digestion Inflammation Nutrient deficiencies Weak Vital Force Environment Toxicities Infections Thoughts

TREAT THE CAUSE

Cardiovascular Disease 50% of heart attacks occur in people with normal cholesterol levels. There are other factors to consider

Inflammation Blood sugar levels The size and types of cholesterol Level of oxidation in the body.

Natural therapies for keeping your heart and cardiovascular system healthy Hawthorne Berry Nutrients: Taurine, Ribose, Carnitine Curcumin Antioxidants: Vit E, grape seed extract Fish oils and other omega 3 oils.

UNCOVERING THE CAUSES

Thorough Health History Physical Exam Laboratory Evaluation

Analysis of general blood work Specialized lab tests

Food allergy testing Digestive function analysis Nutritional status Hormone testing Neurotransmitter testing Heavy Metal Testing

TREAT THE WHOLE PERSON

Promote health, balance and communication with every level and aspect of the human being. Physical Mental Emotional Genetic Environmental Social

DOCTOR AS TEACHER

Educate

Empower

Motivate

Communication

Cooperation

Trust

PREVENTION IS THE BEST CURE

Address risk factors Heredity Susceptibility to disease Environment

Implement intervention when necessary Remove the causes or irritants of disease and

the obstacles to cure Modify lifestyle and diet Educate and Empower

NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL EDUCATION

Four year Naturopathic Medical Training Basic Sciences Clinical sciences Pharmacology and Laboratory diagnosis Naturopathic therapeutics Over 1300 hours of clinical training Residencies

There are six accredited schools in the US and Canada that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

National board exams for State Licensure

Currently 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have licensing laws for Naturopathic Physicians

Naturopathic doctors in Wisconsin are not yet licensed but still have much to offer!

Training in conventional medicine including clinical and laboratory diagnosis and conventional treatments including pharmaceuticals.

Understand disease processes, physiology and pathology and can determine what is and is not safe for the patient.

Comprehensive knowledge of drug-herb, drug-nutrient and nutrient-nutrient interactions.

Highly qualified to communicate with healthcare professionals including primary care physicians and specialists.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE IS INTEGRATIVE

FURTHER INFORMATION

My website: www.joanneaponte.com

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians www.naturopathic.org

Wisconsin Naturopathic Physician Associations www.wisconsin-nd.org

Council on Naturopathic Medical Education www.cnme.org

THANK YOU!