Naturopathic Physicians Convene for 20th Annual Convention
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians' (AANP) 20th Annual Convention and Exposition is set for August 24 – 27, 2005 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Ariz.
(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) June 23,
2005 -- The nation's top naturopathic physicians are convening in Phoenix to
discuss the latest developments in this branch of the complementary and
alternative medicine field, and hold their annual convention.
The
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians' (AANP) 20th Annual Convention
& Exposition will be held August 24-27, 2005 at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel,
Phoenix, AZ. Research presentations will be offered daily throughout the
conference.
A growing number of Americans are turning to naturopathic
care to replace or augment the care they receive from conventional medical
practitioners. A 2004 patient survey conducted by the Association of Accredited
Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) found that patients stated that their
primary reason for seeking naturopathic care was to gain more control over their
health.
Naturopathic medicine is not new. Hipocrates, a physician who
lived some 2400 years ago, is considered the earliest predecessor of
naturopathic care. His teachings emphasized “nature is healer of all diseases”
from which he created the concept vis medicatrix naturae, the “healing power of
nature.” This concept has been at the core of medicine in many cultures and is a
central theme of naturopathic physician care in the United
States.
Conventional and naturopathic care differ in three important
ways. First, in conventional medical care, each condition requires its own
specialist and types of medication. By contrast, naturopathic medical care
treats the entire person, not just the “complaint.” Prescription medication is
not generally used. Secondly, naturopathic physicians believe that prevention is
the best cure. Finally, the cornerstone of naturopathic medical care is the
belief that the body can do a great deal to heal itself and restore it to its
optimum state. Restoring the body's health is done in conjunction with natural
therapies such as botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutritional supplements
(nutraceuticals), lifestyle change, acupuncture, counseling and sometimes
prescription drugs. Naturopathic physicians are unique physicians in that they
have been trained in the medical and diagnostic sciences like their MD and DO
counterparts. In addition, they have been trained in these natural therapies and
integrate all of these methods to find the best treatment mix for each
individual patient.
Members of the American Association of Naturopathic
Physicians are the best trained naturopathic physicians in the United States.
They have attended an accredited naturopathic medical school, passed a
professional board exam, abide by a rigorous code of ethics, and in 14 states
and the District of Columbia, are required to pass a licensing exam in order to
practice.
This year's meeting will offer updates on new treatments for
diseases and other medical disorders that are treated by naturopathic
physicians. We hope you will join us.
FOR THE MEDIA: The findings from
select research presentations will be provided in separate news releases and
provided to the press on an embargoed basis. For information, please contact
Donna Krupa at 703.967.2751 or e-mail protected from spam bots. Select releases
will also be available on the AANP homepage http://www.naturopathic.org/ on August 24, 2005.
NEWSROOM: Members of the media are invited to attend the conference. An
onsite newsroom will be open to the press during the following hours:
Wednesday, August 24, 2005, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST
Thursday, August
25, 2005, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST
Friday, August 26, 2005, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
MST
Saturday, August 27, 2005, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST
Please see the
AANP website for requirements for valid press credentials.
CONTACT
INFORMATION: Contact Donna Krupa at 703.527.7357 (office) 703.967.2751 (cell) or
e-mail protected from spam bots for news releases, interview opportunities and
additional program information.
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