NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Dr. Maureen Horne-Paul N.D.Kingston Naturopathic Center

732A Front Road

Reddendale Plaza

Naturopathic Philosophy

• First Do No Harm

• Treat the Whole Person

• Healing Power of Nature

• Treat the Cause

• Preventative Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine

• Primary health care profession, specialists in natural medicine

• Art and science of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease

• Uses safe, gentle, non-invasive therapies to promote healing

• Works in co-operation with other systems of medicine (i.e. not “either/or”)

Education of Naturopathic Doctors

• Pre-requisite 3 years university science

• 4 years of full-time study at an accredited Naturopathic medical school (4 in North America)– human biological sciences, biochemistry, etc.– medical sciences– naturopathic therapeutics– clinical training

Licensing of Naturopathic Doctors

• ND’s, DC’s, and RMT’s are the only licensed and regulated CAM practitioners in Ontario

• Licensed by the Board of Drugless Therapy/Naturopathy

• Board examinations standardized across North America

• Regulated under provincial law in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario

Naturopathic Medicine

• Covered by many extended health care plans

• Tax-deductible expense on income tax

• No OHIP coverage

Kingston Naturopathic Center

• Fully integrated naturopathic medical clinic

• Family-oriented care

• Able to treat any condition except those requiring surgical or hospital emergency care

• Special focus on integrated cancer care

Kingston Naturopathic Center• Clinical nutrition

• Acupuncture

• Homeopathic medicine

• Botanical medicine

• Intravenous nutrient therapy

• “First Line” therapy for CVD, weight management, and diabetes

• Bowen, hydrotherapy, lifestyle management

Kingston Naturopathic Center

• Full range of lab testing including conventional blood work and functional testing

• Food allergy testing, hormone panels, digestive studies, heavy metal toxicity, and others

Maureen Horne-Paul N.D.

Kingston Naturopathic Center

732A Front Rd.

Reddendale Plaza

634-9991 by appointment

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