tailieunhanh - Naturopathic Medicine J.Lyn Patrick,ND

The successful integration of omics-based personalised medicine into clinical practice does not only require the demonstration of its clinical utility and cost-effectiveness but also the development of processes so that the relevant information is available to the correct health practitioner at the appropriate time. This is particularly important as the routine availability of whole genome sequences becomes a reality. In conjunction with education, research in clinical bioinformatics needs to be undertaken as to how such vast data can be appropriately presented. In addition and to further advance personalised medicine the European Commission should promote evidence-based multidisciplinary training of omics. | C H A P T E R J. Lyn Patrick ND Introduction The philosophy of naturopathic medicine can best be described as the utilization of the healing power of nature. Several basic thoughts are at the core of this philosophy. Naturopathic healthcare providers approach health with prevention and education foremost in their minds. If disease enters the picture the approach is to treat the whole person so that the natural healing powers of the body are able to resolve the root cause of the illness. There are four accredited naturopathic medical colleges in the United States. If you choose to include naturopathic medicine in your hepatitis C treatment plan it is important that you see a licensed naturopathic doctor. Naturopathic medicine is currently licensed in 14 states. Licensed or licensable naturopaths also practice in states where they may not hold licenses. The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians provides information on well-trained naturopathic doctors in the United States see the Resource Directory . The Principles of Naturopathic Treatment for Hepatitis C Naturopathic healthcare providers use many different tools in the care and treatment of patients. These include botanical medicines herbs acupuncture nutritional supplements traditional Chinese medicine homeopathic remedies nutrition counseling and diet therapy massage and or spinal manipulation exercise and other forms of therapy. The section discusses the naturopathic approach to hepatitis C management and the options a naturopathic provider might consider for someone with hepatitis C. The Liver as an Organ of Detoxification The liver is a large organ. It weighs about 3 pounds and filters almost two quarts of blood every minute. Filtering the blood is essential to survival because the liver receives blood directly from the intestines. The liver filters proteins and other nutrients and chemicals from the food we eat. The liver regulates blood sugar levels stores fat-soluble vitamins activates and breaks