Just as all healthcare professionals are taught, the first and foremost rule to medicine is to steer away from implementing anything that may cause more harm. Often this means less is more. 

Water, soil and plants have the ability to change the gut microbiome as well as balance the nervous system. The human anatomy and all the biochemical pathways in between have the ability orchestrate healing when supported the appropriate way. In other words, your body has all the machinery it needs to cure itself and only needs support at best if it is struggling.

Conventional medicine prescribes medicine that aims to suppress symptoms than cure the illness at the source. This is actually beneficial in very few instances. Treating the root cause of illness is the mainstay of naturopathic medicine. 

It is very important for every individual on a healing journey to understand what is happening within their bodies. Naturopathic doctors take the time to educate their patients on their health while providing guidance and support. Knowledge is the most empowering thing to someone who is struggling with their health without direction.

Treating and supporting other systems of the body in conjunction with the issues at hand prevents complications and ensures optimal health moving forward. Mental- emotional issues are usually ignored when treating other body system.

Most importantly, before our health begins to plummet, laying down foundations for prevention of disease is monumental. This principle can be implemented on a national or state level as well in the form of access to healthcare. Routine visits to your doctor can decrease the odds of missing a red flag that may become a chronic illness if left undetected.