Over the last two decades, Natural Medicine has experienced a tremendous resurgence. The public has become aware of the relationship between diet and disease. The latest statistics show that 70% of all doctor visits are a result of improper nutrition. Modern medicine has failed to deal effectively with today’s health problems. In British Columbia, Naturopathic Physicians are primary health care practitioners licensed to diagnose and treat common health conditions. They use natural alternatives to drugs and surgery, order and perform diagnostics lab tests and may refer their patients if prescriptions drugs are appropriate. The Naturopathic Physician strives to understand their patient’s history and health goals, putting the patient in charge of their health care options. The principles that govern Naturopathic Medicine are: Treating the whole person Prevention is the best cure The physician is the teacher Treat the cause of the disease The body can repair itself Establish optimal health