Therapies
Naturopathy
What is
Naturopathy?
Naturopathy (otherwise known as 'Nature Cure') dates back to the 'father of
medicine' himself - Hippocrates of ancient Greece. It is a system of natural
medicine which focuses on the importance of our lifestyle: fresh air,
exercise, sunshine, wholesome diet, pure water, healthy environment, rest
and emotional balance.
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How does it
work?
Naturopathy is based upon the premise that Nature will, given the
right conditions cure all maladies. Each and every one of us has a healing
force within us that will heal all diseases but this healing force requires
certain conditions such as nutritious food, pure water, exercise, sunshine,
fresh air and rest. Without these conditions, the body will be in a state of
disease.
There are four basic principles in
Naturopathic medicine:
* Every patient is unique
* Everybody has the power to heal himself
* To overcome any disease (disease) we must treat the causes not just the
symptoms
* The whole of a person must be treated NOT just a part.
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Naturopathic
treatment - what is involved?
A Naturopath will make a detailed study of your medical history in the first
consultation and pay particular attention to your lifestyle. The Naturopath
will then suggest a regime including dietary guidelines and other natural
techniques of healing (eg. hydrotherapy, colon hydrotherapy, herbalism,
massage and reflexology) and creating greater health.
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What can it
help?
There is no doubt that the Naturopathic principles are a sound prescription
for creating health. Medical literature is now full of research confirming
the importance of diet and lifestyle to our general health and many studies
are now relating specific foods and lifestyle practices to specific
diseases.
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