Why naturopathy

Natural and herbal medicines have deep roots in our history which dates back thousands of years and is in fact the original form of medicine. It has been documented and used successfully by many ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks and Chinese, through to today’s modern civilisation.

Today, more than half the world’s population still relies on natural medicine for their primary healthcare. Earliest transcripts of the bible written approximately 3000 years ago mentions the healing attributes of multiple herbal remedies including aloe vera, cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh, and others.

Over the year’s naturopathy has evolved and embraced a number of modalities such as herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, massage, tissue salts, mineral celloids, flower essence, iridology and homoeopathy. Today, naturopaths are utilising evidenced based research, to implement better practices and as a result providing the best possible treatment for their clients.

The holistic approach to health and wellbeing

An essential part of Naturopathy is the importance of a holistic approach, holism comes from the Greek word ‘holos’ meaning whole. The naturopathic approach to health and disease focuses on the restoration of health and vital force. Natural and alternative medicine recognises the body’s innate healing capabilities and what is required to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

Symptoms and the underlying causes of disease

Symptoms are the bodies way of screaming out something has gone wrong and it need attention. Naturopathy helps to uncover what is really going on below the surface and addresses it directly. Underlying drivers may include stress, inflammation, leaky gut, heavy metal toxicity, chemical toxic load, malnutrition, imbalances, genetics and so on. I order to correct the manifesting symptoms you must first address the underlying causes.

Once all the relevant information is gathered, a skilled naturopath develops an individualised treatment plan to help you achieve optimal health. Naturopathy uses holistic medicine which is very safe and yet vey effective, with minimal negative effects.

The healing power of nature

The healing power of nature is deep rooted and sustained by natural healing mechanisms within the plant. Naturopathic medicine recognises this special healing process and facilitates healing by implementing strategies to achieve optimal health and well-being. The naturopath’s job is to identify and remove any obstacles which may be causing any negative effects and create a healthy environment to which the person can thrive in.

First do no harm

A naturopath’s duty is to restore health by utilising practices which are gentle, yet effective, while minimising the risk of harmful effects.

Treat the whole person

Naturopaths take into consideration the physical body, the persons state of mind, their emotions and their spiritual beliefs. For greater success, the practitioner must address not only the symptoms but also the whole person, mind, body and spirit.

Treat the cause

Only treating the symptoms never resolves the problem or the root causes driving the condition. A well-trained naturopath has the capability to remove the cause while providing symptomatic relief, allowing recovery to occur.

Practitioner as teacher

It is the duty of the naturopath to educate the client about their condition and emphasise the importance of self-responsibility. By sharing knowledge, the client develops more faith in the treatment and self-responsibility. This empowers the client to take control of their own health.

Prevention

Prevention is best practice. The prevention of disease is attained by achieving optimal health. Optimal health is achieved through education and making the right lifestyle choices to suit their individual needs.

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