What is Naturopathy?
Naturopathy:
- is a holistic form of health care, which emphasises preventative medicine
- is based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself
- encourages healthy lifestyle, by balancing emotional and nutritional needs, with regular exercise to achieve optimal vitality and wellbeing
- utilises non-invasive (pain-free) techniques to determine treatment outcomes
- focuses on the early detection of the person’s likelihood of developing a particular health disorder or ‘predispo
sition’ - also treats acute and chronic health issues effectively
- includes a variety of modalities, for example, nutritional medicine, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, iridology, counselling, stress management, reflexology, massage …
Aims of Naturopathy:
- minimise acute symptoms
- support the body’s capacity to heal itself
- rebalance the body (organs, systems, mind)
- educate patient to improve self-care and lifestyle choices
Common disorders treated:
- fatigue
- overweight or obesity
- digestive issues
- allergies
- mood disorders & depression
- food sensitivities
- low energy
- poor sleep
- cardiovascular problems
- hormonal imbalances (eg. PMT, menopause …)
- high blood pressure
- infertility
- excessive stress