Naturopaths who have completed their prescribing licensing are legally qualified to prescribe certain medications, such as desiccated thyroid hormone, as well as estrogen, and progesterone cream and more. This allows for the combination of both natural remedies and conventional therapies in treatment plans and helps to provide a more comprehensive approach to your health. Read more about the benefits and risks of hormone therapies here​. For more information on what naturopathic doctors can prescribe, you can visit the College of Naturopaths of Ontario website here.