Naturopathic medicine

 Dr. Raj-inder Rakhra N.D
 
What conditions do Naturopathic Physicians commonly treat.
Virtually all acute and chronic conditions may benefit from the treatment of Naturopathic Medicine. Medical emergencies are referred to the local hospitals. All groups of people come to visit naturopathic physicians. People who are sick and can not get better by allopathic treatment. People who cannot tolerate allopathic medicine because of allergic reactions or other side effects. Athletes for counselling to improve their nutritional and physical health. Older people who are more vulnerable and are taking too many drugs. Children and women for nutritional help, as well for disease preventions and treatments. People who are health conscious and want to avoid drugs and their toxic effect on ourhealth.
Training of Naturopathic Doctor.
Three years of basic premedical and basic sciences at any recognized University with a B.Sc. degree. In Alberta, all Naturopathic Physicians must receive four years of post-graduate training in an approved Naturopathic medical college. Upon graduation, the Naturopathic Physician with a doctoral degree, N.D. must write provincial board exams and must belong to the Alberta Naturopathic Association. The demand for  the Naturopathic Physicians is growing and presently there are close to one hundred naturopathic physicians are  practicing in Alberta, who are members of the Alberta Naturopathic Association.
Most supplementary insurance companies reimburse Naturopathic Doctors fees.
Naturopathic Physicians have access to a large body of knowledge derived from traditional and contemporary sources. They use all the latest research in nutritional biochemistry and physiology. Health education is very important, by helping patients to make intelligent choices for a better life style.