Primum Non Nocere. Naturopathic physicians follow three guidelines to ensure noninvasive treatment of the patient:

1. Utilize methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side effects, using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat

2. Avoid when possible, the harmful suppression of symptoms

3. Acknowledge, respect and work with the individual's self-healing process.

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