Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians

What an AMAZING AANP Convention!! Thank you to AANP, INM, Protocol for Life/NOW, NUHS and our amazing ILANP Board members!! ?? #AANP2024

?? Exciting News from the Windy City! ?? The AANP 2024 Convention is kicking off in Chicago, shining a spotlight on the vital role of naturopathic medicine! Here we are amplifying our message, starting with the impactful AANP 2024 Press Conference! ?? Meet our distinguished leaders (left to right): AANP Executive Director Laura Farr, AANP President Dr. Kasra Pournadeali, and ILANP President Dr. Shaon Hines. Let’s raise our voices and make a difference together! (Left to Right, AANP Executive Director Laura Farr, AANP President, Dr. Kasrsa Pournadeali, ILANP President Shaon Hines) #AANP2024 #NaturopathicMedicine #ChicagoEvents #NaturopathicDoctors

The NOW Foods Manufacturing & Dinner Tour departs in 30 minutes! We are looking forward to welcoming our registered attendees for a tour of the 203,000 sq ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and the “Behind the Brand” story of NOW Foods. Thank you to Protocol for Life Balance/NOW Foods for sponsoring this unique and exciting event! #AANP2024

In the United States, 26 jurisdictions, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands all have laws regulating naturopathic doctors. ?? There are continuing efforts to increase access to licensed naturopathic doctors at the state level, such as scope expansion and licensure. Want to help reduce healthcare costs and improve healthcare outcomes? Advocate for access to naturopathic medicine by: ?? joining the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians in their state and federal advocacy efforts - https://lnkd.in/gk4rvF7U ?? getting involved at the Institute for Natural Medicine by learning about naturopathic medicine, volunteering, and supporting programs and research - naturemed.org ???? contacting your state association of naturopathic doctors to see how you can help (https://lnkd.in/eWbFzJtd). #PublicHealth #NaturalHealth #Healthcare #NatMedWeek2024

Ready to revolutionize your wellness? Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) are dedicated to helping patients achieve improved health and quality of life through tailored diets, lifestyle modifications, and recommendations that best suit their specific health and lifestyle needs. Find a licensed ND near you! ?? Institute for Natural Medicine database: FindANaturalDoctor.com ?? American Association of Naturopathic Physicians database: bit.ly/FindAnND ?? If there aren't any NDs in your immediate area, expand the search radius; many NDs offer remote, video-chat appointments. #NaturalDoctor #NaturalHealth #NaturopathicMedicine #NatMedWeek2024

Naturopathic medicine is regulated differently in each state. Licensed and registered naturopathic doctors (NDs) are required to graduate from accredited four-year residential naturopathic medical programs and pass an extensive postdoctoral board examination (NPLEX) in order to receive a license or registration. ?? They also have a specific scope of practice as defined by their state’s law, and must fulfill state-mandated continuing education and reporting requirements. ?? What if you live in a state that does not yet license naturopathic doctors? Many licensed NDs move to pre-licensed states to serve communities like yours! To find a licensed naturopathic doctor: 1) Check your state's status of licensure/regulation at https://lnkd.in/eYeQ_Ji3. 2) Research NDs in your area using FindANaturalDoctor.com or bit.ly/FindAnND. 3) Check their credentials. Make sure they hold an active license from a state that regulates naturopathic medicine, have graduated from an accredited naturopathic medical school (see aanmc.org), and have passed the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX). ?? Once you have identified a potential ND, schedule a consultation. This will give you the opportunity to meet the doctor, ask questions, and get a sense of their approach to treatment. #NaturalDoctor #NaturopathicDoctor #NatMedWeek2024

Half of all Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease or diabetes. But among US adults, 70-90% of common chronic diseases are potentially preventable by modifiable lifestyle changes. Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) proactively focus on prevention both to benefit individual patients and to improve public health.????Beyond reactively treating disease, naturopathic doctors emphasize and help individuals build optimal health by: ●??????Spending extra time with patients to identify the determinants of health and disease ●??????Approaching health through the lens of the whole person—body, mind, and spirit ●??????Educating about and promoting healthy lifestyle choices ●??????Assessing and addressing risk factors and implementing early interventions ●??????Determining genetic and hereditary susceptibility to disease ●??????Evaluating and addressing environmental and other external impacts on health ●??????Determining the impact of social relationships and community on health, and working to improve them, when relevant The right preventive care at every stage of life helps Americans stay healthy, avoid or delay the onset of disease, and keep diseases they already have from becoming worse or debilitating. For sources and more details, visit?https://lnkd.in/eTgfTdgG. ?? Ready to revolutionize your health? Find a licensed ND near you at bit.ly/FindAnND or FindANaturalDoctor.com. #Prevention #ChronicDisease #NaturalMedicine #NatMedWeek2024

Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) are regulated at the state level to practice naturopathic medicine.?? Naturopathic medical students attend accredited, four-year, in-residence naturopathic medical schools where they study biomedical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and pharmacology. Their medical education incorporates the latest scientific advances and natural approaches to illness prevention and management. ?? Students complete at least 4,100 hours of class and clinical training, including over 1,200 hours of hands-on, supervised clinical training. NDs are also evaluated on diagnostics, treatment modalities (nutrition, physical medicine, psychology, pharmacology), and medical interventions. Learn more about the rigors of naturopathic medical training from the @theaanmc! What does this mean for patients? A licensed ND has fantastic tools in their medical toolbox to optimize health, address the root cause of health problems, prevent disease, and revolutionize your wellness. ?? Find a licensed ND near you at bit.ly/FindAnND or FindANaturalDoctor.com. #NaturalDoctor #NaturopathicDoctor #NatMedWeek2024

Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) distinguish symptoms from underlying root causes; they understand that symptoms express a body’s attempts to heal, similar to the way a car’s check engine light demonstrates an engine’s unresolved issues. NDs are trained to find and treat what’s “under the hood.” ?? While they can and do provide relief from symptoms (using natural approaches first whenever possible), their goal is to uncover and help heal the root causes of illness. In doing so, they facilitate the natural healing ability in patients so that symptoms can be alleviated naturally. By addressing the underlying causes of illness, NDs aim to promote long-term health and wellness rather than simply managing symptoms. This approach can lead to lasting improvements in overall health and vitality and can also reduce the need for long-term medication use or invasive interventions. ?? Learn more at naturemed.org and naturopathic.org. #WholeHealth #Wellness #NaturalMedicine #NatMedWeek2024

Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) distinguish symptoms from underlying root causes; they understand that symptoms express a body’s attempts to heal, similar to the way a car’s check engine light demonstrates an engine’s unresolved issues. NDs are trained to find and treat what’s “under the hood.” ?? While they can and do provide relief from symptoms (using natural approaches first whenever possible), their goal is to uncover and help heal the root causes of illness. In doing so, they facilitate the natural healing ability in patients so that symptoms can be alleviated naturally. By addressing the underlying causes of illness, NDs aim to promote long-term health and wellness rather than simply managing symptoms. This approach can lead to lasting improvements in overall health and vitality and can also reduce the need for long-term medication use or invasive interventions. ?? Learn more at naturemed.org and naturopathic.org. #WholeHealth #Wellness #NaturalMedicine #NatMedWeek2024