So what in the world is a naturopathic physician anyways? Honestly, I get this question a lot and it can sometimes be difficult to answer in just a few sentences. Sometimes I joke that I am a hippie doctor, or that I have an "ND"...
Naturopathic physicians are NOT: 1. Doctors who prescribe herbs instead of drugs. Naturopathic medicine is not about using a natural substance in place of a medication. True naturopathic medicine is based on a philosophy that the human body is capable of healing itself, given the proper...
This morning I had a fascinating conversation with a current medical student who wants to transfer from her allopathic school to Bastyr's ND program. This young woman wants to be a primary care provider, and after much soul-searching decided it was in the best interest...