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Naturopathic Medicine

Better Health, Naturally 

Naturopathic physicians believe that the body has an innate capacity to heal itself. 

Naturopathic doctors at National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA) blend integrative medicine with natural therapies,  treating each person holistically, and tapping a person’s own internal resources to  improve health and treat illness.

Naturopathy uses a blend of different pharmaceutical and natural therapies  in order to restore the body’s health in the most natural, non-invasive way possible by stimulating the body’s own healing power. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care. It is an art, science, and practice of preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions of the human mind and body.

Naturopathic Doctors Use 6 Principles Of Healing

Nature has the power to heal

Treat the cause, not the effect

Treat the whole person

First, Do no harm

Encourage prevention

Act as a teacher

Conditions treated with Naturopathic Medicine:

Naturopathic physicians can provide:

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Chronic disease management, lab testing and prescription orders
  • Annual comprehensive holistic history and physical
  • Diet and lifestyle evaluation
  • Comprehensive advanced lab testing
  • A holistic approach to healing the whole person
  • A partner with you to create a treatment plan

National Integrated Health Associates, NIHA, located in Washington DC,  has highly skilled and experienced naturopathic physicians with areas of specialty to help you or your children get the help you need to heal naturally.  Our naturopaths speak English, Mandarin, and Persian. 

Please call 202-237-7000, ext. 0 for Medical,  or submit the form to let us connect you with the right naturopathic physician for your needs. 

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