What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathy is based on basic principals of the natural inherent ability of the body systems being able to heal itself. For wellness to happen, a holistic approach is achieved through the healing power of nature, and therapeutic gentle techniques. This in turn then supports and heals the mind, body and emotions throughout the healing process – Healing the “WHOLE” of you!
Through the principals of Naturopathy, every person is individually treated , as is the whole person, rather than just the affected area. – This is why no two treatments are the same in each person for the same dis-ease.
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There are six foundational principals that underpin naturopathy
- The healing power of nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
- First do no harm
- Find and treat the cause whenever possible, not only the symptoms (Tolle Causum)
- Treat the whole person
- Education
- Prevention
Many different treatment methods encompass Naturopathy such as:
- Nutritional and Dietary advice to help restore the bodies balance by detoxing and preventing disease
- Herbal medicines that can help to prevent and treat many different diseases
- Lifestyle advice that helps to encourage the reduction of stress and well-being.
- Compresses, packs and creams to help with pain reduction, stimulate organ function and reduce inflammation
- Flower Essences that help enhance the emotional well being and healing of the mind
- Manipulation of soft tissues to encourage the systems of the body to reduce pain and increase detoxification
- Homeopathy
How can Naturopathy help me?
By using natural therapy combinations mentioned above, an individual and unique treatment plan is created for each client, which addresses your, or your pets, health issues and devising an individualised approach, finding the cause of the condition and then treating holistically. The use of nutritional supplements, minerals, herbal medicines, diet and lifestyle changes, flower essences, homeopathy, diagnostics or tests (or any number of these together).
Naturopathy can help lessen the severity of many conditions and is suitable from very young to old age and also throughout pregnancy.
Some conditions that can be treated with Naturopathy include – stress related ailments, fatigue, general aches and pains, digestive problems, and hormonal issues such as PMT and others.
People who feel they are healthy can also benefit from Naturopathy – you do not need to be unwell first.
Treatments using Naturopathy help in disease prevention by boosting the natural healing ability of the body and restoring harmony within.
The History of Naturopathy
Hippocrates is considered to be the father of natural medicine. He was born in 460BC.
Hippocrates medicine style was based on “ the healing power of nature” and he believed that a good diet, rest, fresh air and cleanliness helped with staying healthy and free of disease.
He believed that the human body should be treated as a “whole”, not just as a sum of its parts.
Today’s scientific progress and medical evolution of testing and knowledge of the human bodies biochemical functions, enhances Naturopathy – while this amazing style of medicine still holds true to the wholistic treatment of the entire person and the remarkable healing power of nature that is within the human body.
Naturopathy Benefits
- Aims to treat the cause, not just the symptoms
- Is a drug free and natural treatment
- Helps to maintain wellness after the initial condition is corrected
How does Naturopathy benefit Animals?
Animal naturopathy benefits are the same as people benefits above.
High quality natural herbal formulas and supplements are available for your dog, along with professional naturopathic health advice and dietary advice, so your pet loved ones can be treated easily and safely. This will enhance the health of your dog or cat or other animals and support their body to naturally heal itself. Flower Essences can also work on the emotional aspect of your pets.
A unique treatment plan is catered to you personally and this offers maintenance for long term good health. Scientific and traditional evidence is used within Naturopathy practice and this can be used to treat acute and chronic conditions.
Client Experiences
Work with me, and we can improve your health and the health of your loved ones, together.
Herbal Medicine
I custom blend herbal tinctures that are developed specifically for you to help treat your health concerns. Herbal supplements can also be taken in tablet or capsule form.
Nutritional Medicine
Nutritional deficiencies of the body can be corrected with foods to help the body to repair and restore health, and thereby maintain health and vitality in the body. Pathology testing and diagnostics can be performed after symptoms are assessed, if needed.
Dietary & Lifestyle Advice
Lifestyle, stresses and diet play a part in your health, and after these are assessed, a treatment protocol is created that implements changes and modifications in these areas which will help you on your path to good health and wellness.
Flower Essences
Flower essences are energy therapy - they allow an energetic release of stored negative issues which are blocking your physical and emotional balance of your body. When these emotions are released, it brings equilibrium to the rest of the body.
Iridology
This is the study of the iris and its colours and markings. Each section of the iris corresponds to each body organ, and observing the iris can be used to help understand what is going on inside the body. Detection of problematic signs and "weakened" body systems and organs can help create a treatment protocol which includes preventative health care strategies to potentially avoid disease and/or dysfunction.
Homeopathy
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Other Therapies I offer
Massage Therapy
This type of massage relaxes and De-stresses the body, while loosening up and relaxing the muscles and your mind.
CranioSacral Therapy & BioEnergy Healing
Craniosacral therapy is a form of bodywork which uses gentle touch from my hands on the cranium to palpate the synarthrodial joints.
BioEnergy Healing balances your bodies energy. This is done via my hands being placed on 3 chakra points of your body, acting as a conduit, which then influences bioenergy to go where you need the energy the most, or distribute it from places where there is too much.
Flower Essences
Flower essences are energy therapy - they allow an energetic release of stored negative issues which are blocking your physical and emotional balance of your body. When these emotions are released, it brings equilibrium to the rest of the body. This can be offered as a stand alone therapy to work on the emotional and psychological aspect.