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Old 05-02-2012, 01:25 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by Nymphicus View Post
Straight from the AANP (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians):

Naturopathic physicians combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science.

It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.

NDs treat all medical conditions

A licensed naturopathic physician (ND) attends a four-year, graduate-level naturopathic medical school and is educated in all of the same basic sciences as an MD, but also studies holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. In addition to a standard medical curriculum, the naturopathic physician is required to complete four years of training in clinical nutrition, acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, psychology, and counseling

So there we have it folks. In conclusion, ND > MD.
Oh Jesus Christ. Medical school AND four years of additional training in botanical medicine etc.? Wow...
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