Dr. Chad & Dr. Fayth Silveus hold two
Doctorates each, in Naturopathy:
Doctorates each, in Naturopathy:
-Doctors of Naturopathy (traditional)
-Doctors of Naturopathic Ministry
-Ordained Christian Health Ministers
-Certified Natural Health Professionals
What is a Naturopath?
Naturopathic doctors are trained
specialists in a separate and distinct
healing art which uses non-invasive
natural medicine. They are not orthodox
medical doctors (M.D.s). Naturopathic
doctors (N.D.s) are conventionally
trained in subjects such as anatomy,
physiology, counseling, dietary
evaluations, nutrition, herbology,
acupressure, muscle relaxation and
structural normalization, homeopathy,
iridology, exercise therapy,
hydrotherapy, oxygen therapy and
thermal therapy. Some practitioners are
also trained in additional specialties
such as acupuncture or natural childbirth.
Naturopathic doctors tailor the healing
modality to the needs of the individual
with methods which are effective for
both chronic and acute problems.
Naturopathic doctors cooperate with all
branches of medical science, referring
individuals to other practitioners for
diagnosis or treatment when
appropriate.
In practice, naturopathic doctors
perform lifestyle analysis, laboratory
testing, nutritional and dietary
assessments, metabolic analysis and
other evaluative procedures. They are
trained to use a wide variety of natural
methods which involve the individual in
the healing process. Naturopathy is
based upon a belief in the body's innate
God-given natural ability to heal itself
when given an appropriate internal and
external healing environment.
Naturopaths are not involved in the
practice of medicine and do not use
drugs or pharmaceuticals, nor do they
perform abortions or surgery (other than
minor first aid). They have traditionally
been referred to as "drugless doctors."
In reality, naturopathy deals with
wellness and relief from conditions
which are the result of stress whether
from mental, nutritional, environmental
or physical factors.
Naturopathic doctors (N.D.s) have
participated in a specialized course of
study and received degrees in
naturopathy. Some states license
naturopaths and regulate the
profession. In those states, the
naturopaths must also have passed a
national or state board examination and
their practice is subject to review by a
State Board of Examiners. Several
naturopathic, professional organizations
also require the candidate to pass a
proficiency test in naturopathy in order
to join their organization.
NATUROPATHY: A BRIEF HISTORY
Dr. Benedict Lust founded the
American School of Naturopathy in New
York City and graduated its first class in
1902. A number of other schools were
organized and by the 1930's there were
more than twenty naturopathic colleges
and over 10,000 practitioners. The
allopathic medical schools which had
the backing of the pharmaceutical
industry flourished with large
endowments and the political clout
which comes with wealth. Due to lack of
funding, naturopathic education began
to decline and only recently has the
disenchantment with pharmaceutically
trained doctors led people to once
again begin exploring and embracing
natural, God-given, simple, effective
remedies found in naturopathy.
THE NATUROPATHIC PHILOSOPHY
advocates a number of principles:
Naturopathy promotes health through
education and non-invasive natural
agents.
1. DO NOT HARM
Primum non nocere is taken from the
Hippocratic Oath. Certainly anybody
who is sick does not need any therapy
or treatment which can harm him/her.
Since prescription medication has such
a potential to make a well man sick,
many wonder how it can be expected to
make a sick man well. Traditional
naturopathy embraces only therapies or
procedures which are designed to
enhance healing and produce wellness.
2. RECOGNIZE THE HEALING
POWER OF NATURE
Vis medicatrix naturae. The human
body is created with the capacity to heal
itself and to maintain homeostasis.
There is a healing power in nature and
this principal is the basis for all of
naturopathy. Naturopathy is a system
designed to work in harmony with
nature in the restoration and support for
the inherent natural healing systems of
the body.
3. IDENTIFY THE CAUSE
Tolle causam. In allopathic medicine the
name of the disease is actually the
name of the symptom in Greek. For
example, the term "arthritis" is made up
of two Greek roots "arthro" which
means having to do with the joint and
"itis" meaning pain or inflammation.
Allopathic doctors seek to treat the joint
pain by reducing the joint pain. This can
be done with the use of pain killers,
nerve blockers or any number of
procedures. Naturopaths are committed
to removing the joint pain by finding and
removing the cause. Perhaps this may
prove to be a calcium and/or mineral
deficiency caused by either a primary or
secondary nutritional deficiency. Or
perhaps the cause could be from an
injury or possibly from an over acid
condition in the body. For naturopaths,
the correction of the cause is the most
plausible way of eliminating the
symptoms and restoring health to the
person.
4. INVOLVE THE TOTAL PERSON
Naturopathic doctors are aware that a
person can have a physical, spiritual or
emotional illness. The chosen therapy is
determined by what kind of problem the
person is experiencing. You can not be
well or healthy if you have a spiritual or
mental problem even if you appear
perfectly fit. Naturopaths use various
counseling, stress management and
bio-feedback techniques for those
experiencing emotional or spiritual
problems. Most naturopathic
practitioners are capable of also using
Biblical counseling as restorative
therapy. Reading the writings of the
fathers of naturopathy, you will find they
were Godly people who recognized the
Creator and gave Him the honor for all
healing.
5. TEACH RATHER THEN TREAT
Naturopathic philosophy places the
responsibility for wellness with the
individual. Man is the steward of his
body and the doctor is the teacher or
advisor to the individual on how to
maintain health. One recognizes that a
headache is not an aspirin deficiency
but rather the result of some imbalance
within the body. Some principle of
health has been violated and the body
is responding with pain. Naturopaths
should evaluate the connotation and
advise or teach their clients what
lifestyle, nutritional, emotional or dietary
changes should be made to alleviate
the condition. The condition is alleviated
by the clients making those changes
and not by some outside agency.
6. IDENTIFY THE SOURCE
Man is fearfully and wonderfully made.
Other than in trauma-type injuries,
seldom does the body have isolated
mono-factoral conditions but rather
experiences "dis-ease" as a
consequence of a number of health
debilitating events. Germs are
considered the culprit for many
conditions found by allopathic
physicians. Naturopaths understand
germs are a normal part of the economy
of the earth and that they are put here by
the Creator to destroy sick, weakened
and devitilized tissues. Thus, germs are
attracted to the depleted tissues in the
body. In order to reverse the disease
process, the body needs to have its
tissues revitalized. This explains why
when two people are exposed to the
same germs only one person gets sick
(the person with the devitalized tissues).
7. PREVENT DISEASE
It is admirable that there is an effective
system based on natural restorative
methods. However, it is preferable for
the body not to experience imbalances
and their resulting consequences.
Naturopaths are prepared to advise
clients on simple disease prevention
principles which are designed to
produce health and avoid the
destructive consequences which occur
as the result of violating those principles.
WHAT TO EXPECT
When you consult a naturopathic doctor
for counsel, you will find a person
committed to the holistic approach to
health. The doctor will gather a medical
history, inquire about your diet, discuss
any stress you are experiencing, give
various non-invasive tests designed to
evaluate body conditions and advise
you concerning your condition.
You will experience techniques which
are consistent with traditional
naturopathy and its philosophy. These
will enable your body to correct
problems now and prevent them from
occurring in the future.
In a society focused on an allopathic
mindset, naturopaths can provide
people with more options in the
treatment of disease and pain. These
options, along with being non-invasive,
are all natural and, in actuality, are more
historical methods in the pursuit of good
health.
-Doctors of Naturopathic Ministry
-Ordained Christian Health Ministers
-Certified Natural Health Professionals
What is a Naturopath?
Naturopathic doctors are trained
specialists in a separate and distinct
healing art which uses non-invasive
natural medicine. They are not orthodox
medical doctors (M.D.s). Naturopathic
doctors (N.D.s) are conventionally
trained in subjects such as anatomy,
physiology, counseling, dietary
evaluations, nutrition, herbology,
acupressure, muscle relaxation and
structural normalization, homeopathy,
iridology, exercise therapy,
hydrotherapy, oxygen therapy and
thermal therapy. Some practitioners are
also trained in additional specialties
such as acupuncture or natural childbirth.
Naturopathic doctors tailor the healing
modality to the needs of the individual
with methods which are effective for
both chronic and acute problems.
Naturopathic doctors cooperate with all
branches of medical science, referring
individuals to other practitioners for
diagnosis or treatment when
appropriate.
In practice, naturopathic doctors
perform lifestyle analysis, laboratory
testing, nutritional and dietary
assessments, metabolic analysis and
other evaluative procedures. They are
trained to use a wide variety of natural
methods which involve the individual in
the healing process. Naturopathy is
based upon a belief in the body's innate
God-given natural ability to heal itself
when given an appropriate internal and
external healing environment.
Naturopaths are not involved in the
practice of medicine and do not use
drugs or pharmaceuticals, nor do they
perform abortions or surgery (other than
minor first aid). They have traditionally
been referred to as "drugless doctors."
In reality, naturopathy deals with
wellness and relief from conditions
which are the result of stress whether
from mental, nutritional, environmental
or physical factors.
Naturopathic doctors (N.D.s) have
participated in a specialized course of
study and received degrees in
naturopathy. Some states license
naturopaths and regulate the
profession. In those states, the
naturopaths must also have passed a
national or state board examination and
their practice is subject to review by a
State Board of Examiners. Several
naturopathic, professional organizations
also require the candidate to pass a
proficiency test in naturopathy in order
to join their organization.
NATUROPATHY: A BRIEF HISTORY
Dr. Benedict Lust founded the
American School of Naturopathy in New
York City and graduated its first class in
1902. A number of other schools were
organized and by the 1930's there were
more than twenty naturopathic colleges
and over 10,000 practitioners. The
allopathic medical schools which had
the backing of the pharmaceutical
industry flourished with large
endowments and the political clout
which comes with wealth. Due to lack of
funding, naturopathic education began
to decline and only recently has the
disenchantment with pharmaceutically
trained doctors led people to once
again begin exploring and embracing
natural, God-given, simple, effective
remedies found in naturopathy.
THE NATUROPATHIC PHILOSOPHY
advocates a number of principles:
Naturopathy promotes health through
education and non-invasive natural
agents.
1. DO NOT HARM
Primum non nocere is taken from the
Hippocratic Oath. Certainly anybody
who is sick does not need any therapy
or treatment which can harm him/her.
Since prescription medication has such
a potential to make a well man sick,
many wonder how it can be expected to
make a sick man well. Traditional
naturopathy embraces only therapies or
procedures which are designed to
enhance healing and produce wellness.
2. RECOGNIZE THE HEALING
POWER OF NATURE
Vis medicatrix naturae. The human
body is created with the capacity to heal
itself and to maintain homeostasis.
There is a healing power in nature and
this principal is the basis for all of
naturopathy. Naturopathy is a system
designed to work in harmony with
nature in the restoration and support for
the inherent natural healing systems of
the body.
3. IDENTIFY THE CAUSE
Tolle causam. In allopathic medicine the
name of the disease is actually the
name of the symptom in Greek. For
example, the term "arthritis" is made up
of two Greek roots "arthro" which
means having to do with the joint and
"itis" meaning pain or inflammation.
Allopathic doctors seek to treat the joint
pain by reducing the joint pain. This can
be done with the use of pain killers,
nerve blockers or any number of
procedures. Naturopaths are committed
to removing the joint pain by finding and
removing the cause. Perhaps this may
prove to be a calcium and/or mineral
deficiency caused by either a primary or
secondary nutritional deficiency. Or
perhaps the cause could be from an
injury or possibly from an over acid
condition in the body. For naturopaths,
the correction of the cause is the most
plausible way of eliminating the
symptoms and restoring health to the
person.
4. INVOLVE THE TOTAL PERSON
Naturopathic doctors are aware that a
person can have a physical, spiritual or
emotional illness. The chosen therapy is
determined by what kind of problem the
person is experiencing. You can not be
well or healthy if you have a spiritual or
mental problem even if you appear
perfectly fit. Naturopaths use various
counseling, stress management and
bio-feedback techniques for those
experiencing emotional or spiritual
problems. Most naturopathic
practitioners are capable of also using
Biblical counseling as restorative
therapy. Reading the writings of the
fathers of naturopathy, you will find they
were Godly people who recognized the
Creator and gave Him the honor for all
healing.
5. TEACH RATHER THEN TREAT
Naturopathic philosophy places the
responsibility for wellness with the
individual. Man is the steward of his
body and the doctor is the teacher or
advisor to the individual on how to
maintain health. One recognizes that a
headache is not an aspirin deficiency
but rather the result of some imbalance
within the body. Some principle of
health has been violated and the body
is responding with pain. Naturopaths
should evaluate the connotation and
advise or teach their clients what
lifestyle, nutritional, emotional or dietary
changes should be made to alleviate
the condition. The condition is alleviated
by the clients making those changes
and not by some outside agency.
6. IDENTIFY THE SOURCE
Man is fearfully and wonderfully made.
Other than in trauma-type injuries,
seldom does the body have isolated
mono-factoral conditions but rather
experiences "dis-ease" as a
consequence of a number of health
debilitating events. Germs are
considered the culprit for many
conditions found by allopathic
physicians. Naturopaths understand
germs are a normal part of the economy
of the earth and that they are put here by
the Creator to destroy sick, weakened
and devitilized tissues. Thus, germs are
attracted to the depleted tissues in the
body. In order to reverse the disease
process, the body needs to have its
tissues revitalized. This explains why
when two people are exposed to the
same germs only one person gets sick
(the person with the devitalized tissues).
7. PREVENT DISEASE
It is admirable that there is an effective
system based on natural restorative
methods. However, it is preferable for
the body not to experience imbalances
and their resulting consequences.
Naturopaths are prepared to advise
clients on simple disease prevention
principles which are designed to
produce health and avoid the
destructive consequences which occur
as the result of violating those principles.
WHAT TO EXPECT
When you consult a naturopathic doctor
for counsel, you will find a person
committed to the holistic approach to
health. The doctor will gather a medical
history, inquire about your diet, discuss
any stress you are experiencing, give
various non-invasive tests designed to
evaluate body conditions and advise
you concerning your condition.
You will experience techniques which
are consistent with traditional
naturopathy and its philosophy. These
will enable your body to correct
problems now and prevent them from
occurring in the future.
In a society focused on an allopathic
mindset, naturopaths can provide
people with more options in the
treatment of disease and pain. These
options, along with being non-invasive,
are all natural and, in actuality, are more
historical methods in the pursuit of good
health.
Dr. Chad Silveus, N.D., D.N.M., C.N.H.P - Dr. Fayth Silveus, N.D., D.N.M., C.N.H.P.
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