Endocrinology Naturopaths in Fresno, CA
I received my doctorate of naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in 2009 and completed a 3 year naturopathic family medicine residency program with additional training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Naturopathic medicine is patient-centered, health care that uses nutrition and other natural methods to stimulate the body's innate ability to heal itself. Naturopathic doctors are guided by 7 principles: First Do No Harm, let Nature Heal, Identify the Cause, Treat the Whole Person, Doctor as Teacher, Preventative Medicine and Wellness. Naturopathic medicine
I received my doctorate of naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in 2009 and completed a 3 year naturopathic family medicine residency program with additional training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Naturopathic medicine is patient-centered, health care that uses nutrition and other natural methods to stimulate the body's innate ability to heal itself. Naturopathic doctors are guided by 7 principles: First Do No Harm, let Nature Heal, Identify the Cause, Treat the Whole Person, Doctor as Teacher, Preventative Medicine and Wellness. Naturopathic medicine
Endocrinology Naturopaths
Do naturopaths practice endocrinology?
Yes, many naturopaths practice endocrinology, which refers to the study of hormones within the body. Hormones are signaling molecules that regulate key bodily functions, such as growth, sleep, stress, sexual health, and temperature regulation. Many naturopathic remedies draw on the idea of hormonal imbalance as a root cause to symptoms of chronic conditions; therefore, a key area of focus for many naturopaths is indeed on the restoration of hormonal balance within the body. Unlike medical doctors (MDs) who practice endocrinology, who may prescribe pharmaceuticals and other medications, naturopaths generally utilize alternative approaches to address hormonal imbalance, such as through lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise changes, or other alternative modalities like acupuncture or herbal medicine.