Tag: primary care
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Naturopaths Can Fill Shortage in Primary Care
Most people agree, the shortage in primary care doctors is a real problem. Here are some statistics from a recent article in the San Jose Mercury News: Two to 4 million Californians, and 32 million people nationally, will obtain insurance in 2014 under the national health reform law. The nation will need 45,000 additional primary…
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A Look at Naturopathic Education
I find that many people are surprised that Naturopathic Doctors go through a full four years of medical training. Although there are many differences between Naturopathic and Medical Doctors, our basic education is actually very similar. Naturopathic Doctors go through thousands of hours of basic sciences, medical sciences, and clinical training, along with extra training…
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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of medicine that supports the body’s ability to heal itself using natural, safe, and effective remedies.