The field of naturopathic medicine is becoming increasingly popular and more widely accepted as a vital component of healthcare delivery. 1 Naturopathic medicine has been in use for hundreds of years, and traditional/world-medicine for thousands, however the evidence base for natural therapies has grown substantially in the last few decades. 2
We live in an age of global cooperation, with humanitarian efforts that are not only growing in popularity but also growing in need. The disparity between developing nations and their neighbors increases each day, complicated by warfare, disease, natural disasters, and poverty. Learn about philanthropic organizations providing naturopathic treatments to those who previously had little to no access to healthcare.
The American Heart Association has a new ally in its war against heart disease—the YMCA. They are partnering up to tackle a major health care crisis, high blood pressure. As part of the naturopathic health community, we applaud this movement as it helps people take control of their own health care, a hallmark of naturopathic medicine. In this blog, we explain how this can help you to monitor your health as well what to do with the information you're given.
