DR. REKA LASZLO

Naturopathic Medicine

 

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the underlying cause of disease. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body, and unfavourable lifestyle habits. Naturopathic Medicine emphasizes disease as a process rather than as an entity.

 

Naturopathic doctors are regulated health professionals trained to be primary health care providers and experts in natural health by blending modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine.  NDs have a minimum of 7 years of post-secondary education and go through extensive clinical training in physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, diagnosis and physical exam as well as clinical nutrition.  The goal of treatment is to evaluate the whole person, including physical, mental and spiritual aspects, in order to determine the root cause of symptoms and treat the condition in its entirety.

 

Principles and Philosophies

 

Naturopathic Medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare and offers primary care services guided by these fundamental treatment principles and philosophies:

 

• Thou shall not do harm

• Thou shall identify and treat the Cause of the disease, instead of suppress its symptoms

• Thou shall heal the Whole person through Individualized treatment in all health dimensions

• Thou shall incorporate interventions that maintain health and Prevent illness

• Thou shall support the Healing Power of Nature and nourish the body`s self-healing process

 

The Vis Medicatrix Naturae (The Healing Power of Nature)

 

There is a wisdom inherent in nature that guides the bodies process of self healing. This is achieved only through the balance of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual realms of health. When the body is disharmonized, equilibrium and the self-healing process can be restored via natural therapies that respect the laws of nature, strengthen the body’s natural defences, and promote vitality.