Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Naturopathic Family podcast, a podcast dedicated to helping individuals and families be healthy and well across the lifespan and throughout generations. Your host, Dr. Michael Smith, NMD, takes you on a conversation about primary care medicine and the need for greater quality of care provided to patients.

If you’re new to naturopathic medicine, Dr. Michael introduces it to you, explaining how naturopathic medicine is different than conventional primary care medicine, and the various ways it can benefit and strengthen patients and their families.

Sections:

0:36 – Introduction to Primary Care and it’s challenges

7:52 – Old School Primary Care

14:05 – Meeting Primary Care Challenges with Naturopathic Medicine

16:52 – Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

21:41 – Differences within Naturopathic Medicine

30:16 – How Naturopathic Medicine Can meet the needs of the Entire Family

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References:

Statistics about Primary Care: https://www.graham-center.org/content/dam/rgc/documents/publications-reports/reports/PrimaryCareChartbook2021.pdf

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Find a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor near you:

* Naturopathic.org

* Findanaturaldoctor.com

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If you live in Idaho and are looking for naturopathic and integrative healthcare support for you or your family, let me help you! Learn more about me and schedule a free 15-minute discovery call online at focusedfamilyintegrativemedicine.com.

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This video is intended as educational and does not constitute medical advice. For accurate health information that uniquely pertains to you, please consult your licensed healthcare provider.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturopathicfamily.substack.com