Naturopathic Medicine, or Naturopathy, is based on the belief that the body is self-healing. Naturopathic Doctor’s believe that the body has the ability to repair itself and recover from illness if it is in a healthy environment. Naturopaths aid the healing process by incorporating a variety of alternative health methods based on the individual’s needs. These therapies are based on the premise that they must use the healing power of nature and should be the least invasive and gentle to the body as possible. These methods and treatments rely exclusively on natural remedies, such as sunlight, fresh air, water, a healthy diet, homeopathy, Chinese herbs, hydrotherapy, herbs, nutritional supplementation and other therapies such as massage. Most Naturopath’s have extensive training and schooling that has been in natural therapies….nutrition, herbs, plants/flowers and other therapies like homeopathy, massage therapy, etc.
Naturopaths have many remedies and recommendations for creating a healthy environment so the body can heal itself. They do not focus only on the disease or symptoms, but also the underlying causes of the imbalance, and after identifying them, assist the person on building better conditions by which their body naturally heals itself. Naturopaths look at each person as a whole person and an individual and consider the person’s lifestyle, diet, exercise program, mental and emotional state and personal history when recommending a nutritional program. Naturopaths believe that true health and healing is greatly enhanced in a person when all aspects of their body, mind and spirit are considered.
Naturopathy has the ability to assist a person in their quest for better health from a preventive stage through to serious or chronic conditions. Therefore, people may visit a Naturopath simply to try to make improvements in their health, get relief from colds or allergies, or for more serious conditions such as heart disease or diabetes.
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