ulated to deal with the infection and healing
proceeds rapidly.
In some states, naturopathic physicians
are licensed to prescribe certain antibiotics
such as penicillin, erythromycin, tetracycline,
and some cephalosporins and their derivatives. Sometimes antibiotics are necessary in
the treatment of certain conditions and are
included in naturopathic therapies. When
antibiotics are needed, your naturopathic physician will recommend methods to reduce the
side-effects. Local infections if left untreated
can lead to severe scaring and in some cases,
even lead to systemic infections which could
be life threatening.
About the author: Dr. Dorette Lewis-Senior,
ND, MSAc., BS-RN, LCM is a Naturopathic Physician, Wellness Educator, and Christian Minister
with 20 years of nursing experience includ-
ing Hospital, Homecare, Long-Term Care and
Rehab and Assisted Living; 8 years in Community out-reach and education, substance abuse
and detoxification counseling; 17 years disease
management and diet counseling; 10 years of
Executive Healthcare Management experience
and 12 years as a Naturopathic Physician. She is
Founder and Publisher of a Well-Being Magazine;
ND Voice, “A Voice Where Health Matters” and
Founder and Executive Director, Healing Streams
Ministry Incorporated, a non-profit organization
that provides Spiritual Care, Wellness Education
and Charity to the chronically ill with financial
hardships. Dr. Lewis-Senior is married to Dr.
Derek Senior. Their offices are located in Trumbull (CT), Bronx (NY), and Kingston Jamaica
(West Indies. They also host their weekly Doctors2Health TV program on Adonai TV at
http://live.adonaimag.tv.
This information is copyrighted and for informational
purposes only. It is not a substitute for sound medical
advice and treatment.
The role of the skin is often underestimated. Your skin is the body's
first line of defense against external threats, such as sunlight, cold
weather, dirt, dust and viruses.
Once started on a skin health program, don’t give up even if
you do not see results immediately.
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