The AANP has teamed up with the award-winning program, American Health Journal, to produce a six-part series (and a seventh “best of” series) on naturopathic medicine which will be aired over thirteen weeks. The program, which reaches 30 million viewers, currently airs in 158 cities across the United States on Turners Healthy Living Channel and on PBS. You can learn more about the show at their web site.
Press Release
The program is the first to educate public on this powerful form of natural medicine.
On April 8, 2009 the country’s first series on naturopathic medicine will air on southern California’s KOCE, the sixth-largest PBS station in the country. Produced by the award-winning American Health Journal in conjunction with the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), the series will educate the public about the practices and philosophy of naturopathic medicine.
“The public is hungry for a system of health care that is patient-centered, wellness focused, cost-effective, and which uses natural remedies without side effects,” said Karen Howard, AANP’s Executive Director. “Naturopathic medicine is what the public wants and needs. We’re excited about this opportunity to educate the public about naturopathic medicine.”
The program will cover a broad range of topics, including the training and education of naturopathic physicians, environmental health and cancer, naturopathic approaches to chronic disease, family medicine, preventing heart disease and diabetes, mental health, allergies, and chronic pain. The six-part series (with a seventh “best of” episode) will begin airing April 8, 2009.
Naturopathic physicians combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Steeped in traditional healing methods, principles and practices, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic medicine embraces the medical oath “first do no harm.” By using protocols that minimize the risk of harm, naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment. Currently, 15 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have licensing laws for naturopathic doctors. In these states, naturopathic doctors are required to graduate from a four-year, postgraduate naturopathic medical school and to pass an extensive postdoctoral board examination (NPLEX) in order to receive a license.
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The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ is a professional association strives to make naturopathic medicine available to every American, and to increase recognition of naturopathic physicians as the identified authorities on natural medicine. Our members include accredited schools of naturopathic medicine, students, physicians, and individual and corporate supporters, participating independently or though 40 state-level affiliate organizations.
This is a tremendous opportunity for the profession, and comes at a time when consumers are increasingly demanding alternatives to conventional medical care. With your help we can crack our own vision of the glass ceiling and dramatically improve awareness of the schools and physicians, changing the face of health care for years to come.
Please join AANP in funding this wonderful effort.
To find a Naturopathic physican in your area, visit the AANP.
