What are the Difference Between a Naturopath and a Doctor?

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What are the Difference Between a Naturopath and
a Doctor?
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Naturopath and Doctor
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• There has been a sizable increase in the
  popularity and importance of naturopaths. People
  have realized the shortcomings of modern
  medicine.Apart from surgical treatment where it
  is inevitable to render the services of modern
  medical science, it is always better to treat
  common ailments using the natural power of
  healing.Naturopathy believes that the cause of
  an illness is an imbalance in the body. Instead
  of relying heavily on medicines, one should
  regain the balance and let the problem be cured
  naturally.The naturopaths are qualified
  doctors, and in fact, they spend almost the same
  hours in learning the concepts of naturopathy as
  the medical doctors do.Hence, one should not be
  doubtful while seeking the services of a
  naturopath.

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• What is the difference between both?
• Before we move further, lets pay attention to
  the points that make a naturopath different from
  a medical doctor.Both doctors study almost
  similar things during the first two years of
  their medical education.
• Dont believe it? But it is true.
• Naturopaths spend a lot of time in understanding
  nutrition and diet which is not covered at length
  in the curriculum of medical doctors.
• Naturopaths learn about modern drugs and
  pharmacology, bet they never prescribe the same.

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• The curriculum of Naturopaths gives more emphasis
  on practical experience than the classroom
  sessions. Hence, they get more understanding of
  human anatomy, orthopedics, physiology and the
  internal systems.
• Naturopaths have limited exposure to radiology
  and surgery. They dont use the diagnostic tools
  such as ultrasound or x-ray.
• While studying, the Naturopathy, students dont
  spend much time in a clinical setting as the
  medical doctors do. Instead, they start
  observing, diagnosing and treating the patients
  quite early.
• Naturopaths dont go into residency. Hence, they
  get limited hands-on experience than the medical
  doctors.

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• When to see a naturopath?Now you know how a
  naturopath differs from a medical doctor. Lets
  understand how can he help?
• When you experience symptoms that can be relieved
  using the normal methods. Problems that are nor
  critical can be consulted to a naturopath as
  there is no life threat.
•  Psychosomatic problems such as anxiety, fatigue,
  insomnia, and depression can be consulted.
• Obesity, allergy, asthma, indigestion, etc. can
  be successfully cured by naturopathy treatment.

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• The list is indicative and not all-inclusive.Nat
  uropathy and modern medical science both work for
  regaining the health. They are complementary to
  each other, not rivals!If you are looking
  for Naturopath Adelaide? The Highbury Natural
  Health Centre offers natural medicine towards
  your diseases. Call today on 08 8395 2836 to
  speak to an experienced naturopath and arrange a
  consultation in the Adelaide hills.
• Also Read
• Naturopath - Important Facts You Need to Know
• What are the benefits of seeing a Naturopath?

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