PROMOTING NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE TO ADVANCE YOUR PRACTICE
The Campaign for Naturopathic Medicine is the Institute for Natural Medicine’s national public relations program. The campaign’s primary goal is to increase public awareness and trust for the naturopathic profession among consumers and conventional
medical professionals. Campaign efforts generate content for the public, including:
Producing articles educating the public about:
Naturopathic practices and care
Naturopathic medical education and licensing
Principles and science behind this gentle and effective medicine
Sourcing and presenting engaging patient success stories
Highlighting lifestyle and health information from licensed naturopathic doctors
In 2016, Chris Camplin thought he was onto something good by doing a cleanse using a powdered smoothie mix with a long list of supplements in it. “In hindsight, I got a little bit crazy and put a bunch of things in my body that I probably
shouldn't have,” says Camplin. A few days into his smoothie diet, Chris noticed a rash that spread from head to toe. "I broke out in hives, what I called modern-day leprosy. My entire body was covered,” he says. Chris quickly recognized
that he was probably reacting to the ingredients in the smoothie mix. He saw his doctor and was prescribed steroids. “It was the typical steroid pack. When I was on it, I was fine. And then, as soon as I came off the steroids,
boom, it came back,” says Camplin. He returned to the doctor, where he was given more potent steroids. “And sure enough, as soon as the steroids were done, boom, it was back again.”
Jen Neville experienced chronic acne as a teenager and throughout college. By her early 20s, she had tried every treatment on the market. Jen was a ferocious fighter, but her heart sank when she began seeing new pimples the size of
marbles. Nothing seemed to work. “The acne was like a signal that something wasn’t right,” says Jen.“Something was off balance. I felt I was failing to understand my body and what was happening.” Although she wanted to be rid of
her acne, Jen wore it “loud and proud.” “I never covered the spots with makeup, foundation, or concealers,” she says. “We are culturally and socially conditioned to be ashamed or embarrassed about acne, but I object to that! I
always wanted my personality and spirit to outshine the red spot.”
Keith Matthews had a busy week ahead. He had facilitated an out-of-town business meeting with some influential people for his company. On the big day, Keith collided with a wall of anxiety and depression. He could barely pull himself
out of bed. Steeling himself to push past the stress, Keith made it through the week. By the time he got home, however, Keith knew something had to change. His mood changes lingered, making life miserable. Keith took a leave of
absence from work to focus on mental health.”
Keith began treatment with traditional psychiatric medications from his physician but soon developed several side effects. Keith contacted his naturopathic doctor, Jack Weber, at the Carolina Clinic of Natural Medicine. Dr. Jack listened
as Keith expressed his concerns with traditional psychiatric treatments and helped him form a plan of action to find relief.
PRESS RELEASES AND ARTICLES SUPPORTING NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Pilot Study Under Way Exploring "Food as Medicine" for Chronic Health Conditions in Underserved Communities
Seven North Carolinians are nearly halfway through nine weeks of virtual nutrition education sessions, empowering them to use dietary change, whole foods, and supplementation to improve their health naturally. The sessions
are part of a 16-week scientific research study called “Food as Medicine," co-funded by the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) and Standard Process. The main objective is to test the hypothesis that access to fresh, whole
foods combined with a structured nutrition plan and comprehensive nutrition education will have measurable improvements in the health outcomes of underserved populations.
Naturopathic Physicians as Whole Health Specialists Joint INM & AANP White Paper
This white paper provides supporting evidence for the profession’s significant and unique contributions to preventive, whole person care and models of integrative clinical practice, to Inform readers about the naturopathic
medical profession in order to strengthen the US healthcare workforce by delineating the unique clinical practice of naturopathic physicians, and their contribution to both individual patient and population health. It demonstrates
the clinical efficacy of naturopathic theory and practice, as evidenced in contemporary clinical research, particularly when addressing chronic disease. Click below to read the full White Paper.
Public interest in traditional medicine is on the rise, supported by the foremost international authority on health, the World Health Organization (WHO). In March 2022, WHO established the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine.
The centre’s mission is to bridge ancient wisdom with modern science for the health and well-being of people and the planet.
You asked and we listened: The AANP and INM are collaborting on an informative patient-facing brochure that you can use to market your pratice to prospective patieents!
You asked and we listened: The AANP and INM are collaborting on an informative patient-facing brochure that you can use to market your pratice to prospective patieents!
Receive updates on current legislative and regulatory activity and action alerts on issues that may significantly impact the naturopathic profession. Subscribe to AANP federal advocacy updates here.
The AANP has launched a coordinated campaign to protect patient access to natural medicines. Your donations will support legal actions to protect patient access to cBHRT, compounded medications, homeopathy, NAC, and more.
Held each spring, the DC FLI is the premier opportunity to lobby Members of Congress on the issues that are most important to naturopathic doctors and naturopathic medicine.
