The therapeutic order is the basic approach that naturopathic physicians use to guide their patients to wellness. They begin with least force and move to more invasive measures as necessary.
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Re-establish the basis for health
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Remove obstacles to cure by establishing a healthy regimen.
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Stimulate the healing power of nature
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Use various systems of health such as botanicals, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, nutrition, psychospiritual.
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Tonify weakened systems
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Use modalities to strengthen the immune system, decrease toxicity, normalize inflammatory function, optimize metabolic function, balance regulatory systems, enhance regeneration, harmonize life forces.
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Correct structural integrity
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Use therapeutic exercise, spinal manipulation, massage, cranial-sacral to return to optimal structural condition.
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Prescribe specific natural substances for pathology
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Use vitamins, minerals, and herbs to promote health.
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Prescribe pharmacological substances for pathology
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Use pharmaceutical drugs to return to health.
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Prescribe surgery, suppressive drugs, radiation and chemotherapy
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Use aggressive therapies to attempt to maintain health.
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