Florida Naturopathic Physicians Association

12/25/2025

We hope the holidays bring you the gift of joy and cherished moments shared with your loved ones.

12/21/2025

Cinnamon is a naturally sweet spice that can awaken our senses with its delightful aroma and enhance our health with its medicinal properties. While modern herbalists have long used cinnamon to treat digestive issues, chest congestion, colds and flu, they have also discovered that it is effective in managing blood sugar levels and easing arthritis pain.

12/19/2025

Naturopathic physicians provide consumers with a broader range of safe, cost effective care.

Naturopathic treatments are inherently less expensive than those conventional and many naturopathic treatments incur no cost whatsoever.

Naturopathic physicians often suggest non-surgical options to patients, while referring for surgery when it is indicated.

Naturopathic physicians typically prescribe much less expensive botanical or nutritional supplements to effectively care for medical problems.

About 2% of drug prescriptions result in hospital admission. Adverse drug reactions may add as much as $5 billion annually to health care costs. 100,000 people died in 2003 of adverse reactions from correctly prescribed pharmaceuticals in the US making it a leading cause of death.

As many as one-third of patients admitted to hospitals contract another illness while there, resulting in longer stays and sometimes death.

Malpractice insurance rates are much lower for naturopathic physicians than they are for conventional doctors. Patients of naturopathic physicians do not have to absorb high malpractice costs.

12/17/2025

The Therapeutic Order is a set of guidelines to help Naturopathic Doctors follow naturopathic principles of care, aiming to offer maximum benefits and reduce the potential of side effects or other harm. This approach emphasizes patient involvement in healthcare decision-making.

Learn more at fnpa.org

12/14/2025

The ultimate goal of Naturopathic Medicine is:
•Support the body’s innate capacity to heal
•Treat the whole person
‣Individualized plan
‣Teach patient how to prevent further illness

Naturopathic Medicine follows a natural sequence and prioritization of care, aiming to offer the greatest benefit with the most minimal risk of side effects.

Learn more about this type of healthcare and efforts to bring access to Naturopathic Medicine and Naturopathic Doctors to Florida at fnpa.org or the link in our bio.

12/13/2025

Many people choose a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) because they have complex health concerns or chronic medical conditions that require a high level of doctor-patient engagement. Why? Naturopathic medicine is ideal for those suffering from chronic conditions and complex concerns because it prioritizes getting to the root cause of illness.

Multiple factors contribute to both health and illness, including diet, lifestyle, genetics, psycho-emotional, socioeconomic, environmental issues, and more. 🌿 Trained to treat the whole person, licensed naturopathic doctors utilize the Therapeutic Order as a framework to help uncover, evaluate, and treat multiple obstacles to good health, which are also frequently root causes of illness.


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12/10/2025

From Mom’s best health advice – to holistic doctors everywhere – soup broth tops the list of healing foods to eat when you’re feeling sick or simply need a soothing, light and nutritious meal.

12/08/2025

Your contribution to the Florida Naturopathic Physicians Association (FNPA) supports our efforts to reinstate regulation for naturopathic doctors, which benefits Florida citizens who want to choose Naturopathic Medicine for their healthcare needs.

Contributions provide support for educating the public, legislators, and healthcare professionals; building a grassroots network; and promoting the benefits of naturopathic medicine.

Make your contribution today at fnpa.org.

12/06/2025

A focus on prevention is one way Naturopathic Medicine reduces health care costs. Naturopathic doctors strive to create and maintain a foundation of optimal health and wellbeing for each patient.

12/04/2025

12/01/2025

Peppermint tea comes with a host of benefits due to the natural compounds found in peppermint leaves. Aside from its delicious taste, this mint is also known for its antibacterial properties and its ability to improve allergy symptoms, headaches and clogged airways. The best part? This caffeine-free beverage is safe to consume at any time of day.

11/28/2025

Instead of simply managing symptoms, Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) aim to identify and address the underlying root causes of illness.