How does a classical homeopath differ from a medical doctor?

Classical homeopathy and conventional medicine are very different from each other.  First of all, the philosophy of healing is different.  We all agree that health is the absence of symptoms.  However, while medical doctors diagnose disease based on common symptoms, homeopaths are interested in the unique symptoms of a person.  Unique symptoms tell the homeopath how … Read more

How does a naturopathic doctor differ from a medical doctor?

In the state of Washington and other licensed states, both naturopathic doctors and medical doctors are primary care physicians; naturopaths are very similar to medical doctors in their education and diagnosis.  Naturopaths take many of the same classes and types of examinations as medical doctors, and naturopaths employ much of the same diagnostic methods as … Read more

What is a homeopath?

Homeopathic medicine is an effective medicine of plant, mineral, and animal sources recognized by the FDA as safe.  It can be used on infants, children, adults, and the elderly without concern for toxicity.  Homeopathic medicine is dilute, and a mechanical force is applied to it.  Through this effect the substances used act deeply.  It provides a stimulus, … Read more

What is an ND?

Washington state, among many other states, licenses naturopathic physicians as primary care physicians.  A naturopathic medical degree requires 4 years of medical science education and board examination.  We are trained and examined in basic sciences, clinical sciences, diagnostics, and therapeutics, and we’re licensed to dispense, prescribe, and use manual manipulation, minor office procedures and common diagnostic procedures, … Read more

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