Naturopathic Quiz

Question Number 1 What is Naturopathic Medicine? A. This medicine works under the premise that the body has the fundamental ability to create, maintain and restore health. When obstacles are removed the body will inherently know how to heal itself. B. This medicine is the art and science of addressing the mental/emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of the whole patient. It is in persistent search to uncover and address the underlying cause of disease. C. Different modalities are used to gently and safely direct the body towards its own path of healing. D. This medicine aims to educate or 'coach' patients in achieving their own healthy and happy lifestyle in order to prevent disease and promote optimal ageing. E. All the above Question Number 2 Homeopathic Medicine is defined as: A. Nature has provided a wealth of resources in plants. These natural substances are compatible with the body's own chemistry allowing a safe and gentle method to help the body heal. B. Naturopathic Medicine has its own methods of therapeutic manipulation of muscles, bones, and spine. N.D.'s also use ultrasound, diathermy, exercise, massage, water, heat and cold, air, and gentle electrical pulses. C. Based on the principle of "like cures like.", homeopathy introduces diluted medicines to the body that very specifically awaken the body's natural healing and immune process. D. TCM theory incorporates its own method of evaluating the body's disease state. Using herbs and acupucture it is able to restore and harmonize the imbalances present in disease conditions. Question Number 3 Nutritional Medicine is defined as: A. Educating patients on what to eat that will allow the body to function optimally is possibly the most important duty of a naturopath. This modality incorporates many schools of thought on diet and nutrition. B. Naturopathic Medicine has its own methods of therapeutic manipulation of muscles, bones, and spine. N.D.'s also use ultrasound, diathermy, exercise, massage, water, heat and cold, air, and gentle electrical pulses. C. Nature has provided a wealth of resources in plants. These natural substances are compatible with the body's own chemistry allowing a safe and gentle method to help the body heal. D. TCM theory incorporates its own method of evaluating the body's disease state. Using herbs and acupucture it is able to restore and harmonize the imbalances present in disease conditions Question Number 4 Is naturopathic care covered under OHIP? A. Yes B. No Question Number 5 What education do you have to have to be a Naturopathic Doctor? A. 1 year of college B. 3 years of pre-medical studies at a recognized university, 4 years of full-time naturopathic education at an approved college, and pass rigorous regulatory board examinations that are standardized across North America C. 4 years of college D. 4 years at university