The Naturopathic Pulse by the AANP
An Urgent Threat to Health Professions
Why a proposed federal rule change endangers the future of natural and integrative medicine. A seemingly bureaucratic rule change proposed by the U.S. Department of Education poses a significant threat to the educational pipeline for naturopathic doctors and a wide array of other conventional and integrative health care professionals, including nurses, physical therapists, acupuncturists, physician ...
Naturopathic Medicine at the Table: How the AANP is Advocating for Nutrition Education Reform
When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Education announced a national initiative to improve nutrition education in medical schools, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) saw an opportunity—and a responsibility—to act. Nutrition is not a side note in health care; it is central to preventing, treating and ...
Reflections from AANP 2025: Honoring 40 Years of Naturopathic Progress
This July, more than 600 naturopathic physicians, students and integrative health allies gathered in Indian Wells, CA—and virtually from across the U.S.—for the 40th Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). Against the backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains, the gathering marked a historic milestone for the profession: four decades of clinical ...
AANP 2025: Sun, CE and Celebration
Why you can’t miss this year’s biggest naturopathic event! For more than four decades, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) has been the heart of the naturopathic profession, advancing the field, fostering community and providing top-tier continuing education. This year, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we invite licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) and all ...
Advocacy for Naturopathic Medicine: Opportunities to Support License & Scope Correction
Naturopathic medicine continues to grow in recognition and demand across the United States, yet many licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) face significant limitations due to outdated or restrictive licensing laws. Advocacy efforts aimed at license and scope modernization are essential to ensuring that NDs can fully utilize their training and expertise to serve their patients effectively. ...
Preventing Chronic Disease: The Untapped Potential of Naturopathic Medicine
As Congress explores strategies for “Investing in a Healthier America”1 through chronic disease prevention and treatment, an overlooked solution stands ready: licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs). These providers, trained in prevention-focused, whole-person care, could be key allies in addressing our nation’s chronic disease crisis—if only federal barriers to their inclusion in our healthcare system were removed. ...
The Data Speaks: Naturopathic Doctors Are Thriving Professionally
Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) both employ holistic, evidence-based methodologies to assess and improve health, albeit in different contexts. NDs apply these principles to individual patient care, while the AANP uses them to evaluate the overall health of the naturopathic profession. Just as NDs gather comprehensive data through ...
Unmasking the Hypocrisy: The American Medical Association’s Opposition to Naturopathic Doctor Licensure
For over a century, the American Medical Association (AMA) has held itself out as the premier physician association with the core purpose “to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of public health.” However, the AMA’s two national campaigns, Fight Against Scope Creep and Truth in Advertising, seem to contradict the organization’s ...
Harnessing the Potential of Naturopathic Doctors to Address the Health Care Workforce Crisis
It is common knowledge now that the American health care system faces a looming crisis. A confluence of factors, including physician burnout, a growing population, and an aging workforce, has led to a critical shortage of primary care providers. This shortage not only strains the system but also limits patient access to quality care. While ...
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