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Naturopathic
 Principles of Healing​

The practice of naturopathic medicine emerged from the six principles of healing, dating back to Hippocrates, "the father of medicine" in the mid 1800's . Soon after, Dr. Benedict Lust, known as the "father of U.S. naturopathy", defined it as an even broader discipline of holistic practices and in 1901 founded the American School of Naturopathy in NY. 
1. First do no harm -  The process of healing includes the generation of symptoms, which are, in fact, expressions of the life force attempting to heal itself. Therapeutic actions should be complementary to and synergistic with this healing process. The physician’s actions can support or antagonize the actions of vis medicatrix naturae; therefore, methods designed to suppress symptoms without removing underlying causes are considered harmful and are avoided or minimized.
2. The healing power of nature -  The body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. The healing process is ordered and intelligent; nature heals through the response of the life force. The physician’s role is to facilitate and augment this process, to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery, and to support the creation of a healthy internal and external environment.
3. Identify and treat the cause -  Illness does not occur without cause. Underlying causes of disease must be discovered and removed or treated before a person can recover completely from illness. Symptoms are expressions of the body’s attempt to heal, but are not the cause of disease; therefore, naturopathic medicine addresses itself primarily to the underlying causes of disease, rather than to the symptoms. Causes may occur on many levels, including physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual. The physician must evaluate fundamental underlying causes on all levels, directing treatment at root causes as well as seeking relief of symptoms.
4. Treat the whole person -  Health and disease are conditions of the whole organism, involving a complex interaction of physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, and social factors. The physician must treat the whole person by taking all of these factors into account. The harmonious functioning of all aspects of the individual is essential to recovery from and prevention of disease, and requires a personalized and comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment.
5. The physician as teacher -  Beyond an accurate diagnosis and appropriate prescription, the physician must work to create a healthy, sensitive interpersonal relationship with the patient. A cooperative doctor–patient relationship has inherent therapeutic value. The physician’s major role is to educate and encourage the patient to take responsibility for his or her own health. The physician is a catalyst for healthful change, empowering and motivating the patient to assume responsibility. It is the patient, not the doctor, who ultimately creates or accomplishes healing. The physician must strive to inspire hope as well as understanding. The physician must also make a commitment to her/his personal and spiritual development.
6. Prevent disease -  The ultimate goal of naturopathic medicine is prevention. This is accomplished through education and promotion of lifestyle habits that foster good health. The physician assesses risk factors and hereditary susceptibility to disease and makes appropriate interventions to avoid further harm and risk to the patient. The emphasis is on building health rather than on fighting disease. Because it is difficult to be healthy in an unhealthy world, it is the responsibility of both physician and patient to create a healthier environment in which to live.
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And on to "Establish Health and Wellness".

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Welcome to PaTNA​

Founded in May of 2013, The Pennsylvania Traditional Naturopaths Association was formed and is currently  the only official statewide organization  representing traditional and classically trained naturopaths here in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our members and contributors are Traditional Naturopaths, allied natural health providers, small business owners, corporations, and everyday citizens.
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​All who believe in the healing power of nature and it's substainability as a healthcare choice in todays world. We hope you will join us in protecting this natural healing resource and the way it was meant to be practiced without the influence of pharmaceuticals and other western medicine practices used in America today. We seek out and treat the root cause of the problem, not the symptom. 
A Brief History of Naturopathy
Naturopathic medicine is one of the oldest continuously practiced health care professions in the country. Its roots lie in German traditions of “Water Cure” or hydrotherapy advocated by Sebastian Kneipp in the mid-19th century. Dr. Benedict Lust, considered to be the Father of Naturopathic Medicine, expanded upon the European water cure and herbal therapies to develop a comprehensive philosophy and system of health which he brought to the United States around the turn of the century.

In 1901, Dr. Lust opened the American School of Naturopathy in Manhattan. Its approach emphasized diet, exercise, physical medicine, herbs, and detoxification as ways to improve and maintain good health. Dr. Lust opened the first health food store in the early 1900s. Naturopathic medicine grew quickly as a profession and by 1925 there were approximately 2,500 practicing naturopathic doctors and more than a dozen schools. At this point, homeopathy was integrated into the practice of Naturopathic medicine.

Naturopathic medicine experienced a significant decline in popularity from the post World War II era until the 1970s as most health care at that time centered on the allopathic medical model and the increased use and development of drugs and antibiotics. In the 1970s, with increased interest in holistic and alternative health care, naturopathic medicine experienced a resurgence of popularity.

In the past 30 years, naturopathic medicine has experienced a dramatic comeback as people are seeking out natural cures that are less harmful and side effect free to the body. Using nature as medicine the way it use to be.
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So we hope you will join us in our quest to keep this healing art of nature alive and practiced freely as it has been done for many, many years.

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How to tell if Naturopathy is right for me...
A naturopath is a practitioner of naturopathy, a form of alternative medicine based on the idea that the body has an innate capacity to heal itself. Naturopaths improve health by treating the person holistically, tapping a person's own internal body, mind, and spirit resources. Naturopathy comprises a blend of different therapies, all attempting to restore the body to health in the most natural, noninvasive way possible by stimulating the body's own healing powers.
 American School of Naturopathy New York City - 1901
 - American Naturopathic Association Meeting 1928 -
Dr Benedict Lust
Father of American Naturopathy

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