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Naturopathy Explained
Naturopathy or Nature Cure is underpinned
by a fundamental principle vis medicatrix
naturae. "The healing power of nature".
It represents a system of health care which
encourages and promotes the body's natural
healing mechanism using an eclectic approach.
Over 2,500 years ago Hippocrates stated "Health
is an expression of an harmonious
balance between various components of man's
nature, the environment and ways of life... nature is the physician of disease".
Other key principles of naturopathy
include;
- prevention is better than cure
- underlying cause of dysfunction is identified
and treated
- the whole person is treated physically, mentally,
emotionally and spiritually and it is the
person treated not the disease
- health is much greater than just the absence
of disease - it should be abundant vitality
- everyone is individual and responds in a
different way
- disease is a disruption of homeostasis
- ailments should not be suppressed
- symptoms are there for a reason and are manifestations
of the body's healing ability
- encourage and empower individuals to take
responsibility of their own
health
What does the treatment involve?
Naturopathy incorporates a wide range of
diagnostic and treatment methods. Diagnostic
methods include facial,tongue and pulse diagnosis,iridology,hair
mineral analysis, urine and blood tests.
The treatment methods used may include the
more traditional Naturopathic techniques
such as hydrotherapy, massage, nutrition,
exercise, sunlight, fresh air, meditation,
relaxation and rest or methods such as Homeopathy,
Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, detoxifcation,
flower remedies and tissue salts.
The initial consultation will involve taking
a full and comprehensive history and may
take over 1 hour. Follow-up sessions will
be dependent on the plan of treatment employed.
Naturopathy can help with a complete range
of conditions,including c Acne, Asthma,
Ulcerative Colitis, Constipation, Crohn's
disease, Stress related problems, Diabetes,
Diarrhoea, Diverticulitis, Eczema, Endometriosis,
Gall stones, Gastritis, Hypertension, Irritable
Bowel Syndrome, Kidney Stones, Multiple Sclerosis,
Osteoarthritis, Prostate problems, Psoriasis,
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rosacea, Sinusitis,
Gastric and Duodenal ulcers and much, much
more.
Naturopathy provide everyone with a multi-
disciplinary approach to health care. Naturopaths
will use their skills to develop individual
natural health programmes which are tailored
to your unique requirements. It is important
to maintain the relationship with your GP,
particularly when there are long term medical
conditions involving medication. The naturopath
will also identify when there needs to be
conventional intervention, particularly where
serious medical conditions prevail or when
there is a need for surgical intervention.
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