Naturopathic Medicine is an alternative medicine system of healthcare that emphasizes disease prevention and optimal health using non-toxic, Natural Therapies. The foundational principle of Naturopathic Medicine is the human body’s innate abi lity to heal itself. Symptoms, which arise during disease or illness, are the body’s attempts at restoring health and typically should not be suppressed. For instance, a fever produces an inhospitable environment for invading bacteria and stimulates the immune system to kick into high gear. Fevers do not occur just to make you feel miserable and if suppressed, your illness will likely last longer. Naturopathic Medicine uses many types of therapies to support the body, but no matter the therapy used the philosophy remains the same.