“Naturopathy is a philosophy that encompasses a view of life; it’s a model for living a full life. The word naturopathy is a Latin-Greek hybrid, which can be defined as ‘being close to or benefiting from nature.’” — Stewart Mitchell, Naturopathy: Understanding the Healing Power of Nature

A traditional naturopath specializes in wellness. That is to say, teaching clients how applying natural lifestyle approaches can act to facilitate the body’s own natural healing and health-building potential. The traditional naturopath does not undertake to “diagnose” or “treat diseases,” but rather recognizes that the majority of sub-health conditions are cumulative lifestyle effects and that the underlying cause of what we call “disease” (or, “dis-ease”) is improper diet, unhealthy habits, and environmental factors, which cause biological imbalances leading to a weakening of the natural defenses and subsequent breakdown in health.

Traditional Naturopathy is a natural healing art that promotes well-being.

Traditional Naturopaths guide and teach their clients in natural health approaches such as fasting and detoxification, dietary improvements, the use of herbs, hot baths, aromatherapy, exercise, rest, sunshine, and many other natural health modalities.

The practice of Traditional Naturopathy is NOT considered the practice of medicine and is currently legal in all 50 states except South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee.

The practice of Traditional Naturopathy is recognized as a common occupation at the Federal level (U.S. Congress 1928, 1929, 1930, and 30 Federal Court rulings between 1958 and 1978), and as such, it is a profession protected under the 14th and 9th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Several states have also made this stipulation.

Traditional Naturopathy provides education on herbs, nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, homeopathy, therapeutic oils, and other natural substances

• Counsels on nutrition, historic remedies, lifestyle and environment

• Teaches the benefits of healthy lifestyle and environment

• Uses non-invasive practice, procedures, and philosophy

• Assists with stress relief

• Looks for and works with the underlying cause of ailments

• Focuses on healing organ systems and strengthening the constitution

• Researches a case to determine the imbalances of the systems

• Works with imbalances of the systems and displayed symptoms

• Uses a preventative approach to health care and optimal wellness

• Complements conventional medical care

Certified Holistic Nutritionists are highly qualified professionals who structure organic, whole-food diets and natural medicines for patients based on how food and supplements can affect the body systems biochemically. They may consider, but by no means limited to, digestive/ GI problems, metabolic issues, immune function, disease pathology, how the brain responds to certain chemicals, and how by-products can harm a client's health.

"Genes encode the functions required for your cells, and for you as a whole, to thrive. To intelligently interpret genes, their individual contributions must be understood in the context of the bigger picture – in the context of the myriad of cellular functions required for optimal health. Single genes do not function in a void but rather in cascades of beautifully coordinated sets – multiple genes working together to facilitate the cellular functions in question. Studying single genes without appreciating how they interact with one another is both incomplete and often misleading. Functional Genomics is the study of genes as they were meant to be studied, capturing how they work together and how they are influenced by lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental choices and challenges. Functional genomics captures the true treasure trove of knowledge embedded in your genomic make-up and facilitates a nuanced, individualized, and actionable approach to optimal health – an actionable approach for you to thrive. "

- Dr. Mansoor Mohammed Ph.D.