Naturopathy is a whole medical system striving to restore & promote positive health by removing obstructions in vitality, whilst supporting the body's hard wired self-healing disposition. Nature is astonishingly resilient. One of the features of naturopathic medicine is its strong philosophical foundation. This foundation is built on the medicinal power of nature which recognizes all living forms possess a self-regulatory, inherent ability for self-healing operating in an intelligent, orderly fashion. There is a difference between how an individual part functions & heals & the integration of this healing process when the whole body is involved. It is the physician’s role to bring out or enhance this integral healing power. Unlike most other systems of medicine, naturopathic medicine is defined by its principles & philosophy

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CODE OF ETHICS & FUNDAMENTALS IN NATUROPATHIC PHILOSOPHY
7 BASIC PRINCIPLES
1.  The Healing Power of Nature: Naturopathic medicine recognizes all living systems have an innate ability to heal it-self. Our vital force promotes self-cleansing, self-repair & thus self-healing. The Naturopaths role is to facilitate this natural process
2.  Treat the Cause: Naturopaths are trained to identify & remove the underlying cause of disease- these causes can exist at the physical, mental, emotional & spiritual levels. A Naturopaths role is to identify, treat & remove the cause rather than suppress symptoms
3.  First Do No Harm: Only use safe & effective methods & medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side effects, using the least force necessary to diagnose & assist in the restoration of health
4.  Treat the Whole Being: Treat the living being holistically, consider the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social & environmental factors that make up the total state of health
5.  Doctor as teacher: Naturopaths educate their patients by empowering, encouraging & motivating patients
6.  Preventative Medicine: Avoid the development of more serious diseases. They achieve this by educating & encouraging people about life habits that support health
7.   Wellness: To help the patient establish & maintain optimum health & balance by promoting wellness. Wellness is essential in everyone no matter what dis-ease(s) are being experienced