A review of practitioners’ Web sites and naturopathic medical schools provides information about the types of conditions that NDs commonly treat. According to the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (www.aanmc.org), the top 10 conditions that NDs treat are:
- Fatigue
- Menstruation/hormonal issues
- Allergies
- Depression/insomnia
- Thyroid disorders
- Weight/appetite problems
- High Cholesterol
- Headaches/migraines
- High blood pressure
- Fibromyalgia (pain of the connective tissues and muscles)
Ruthann Russo, PhD, JD, MPH, RHIT, is a healthcare expert with more than 20 years of experience working in and advising healthcare organizations.
