Naturopathy
What is Naturopathy?
A Naturopath is a health practitioner who applies natural therapies. Her/his spectrum comprises far more than fasting, nutrition, water, and exercise; it includes approved natural healing practices such as Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and Herbal Medicine.
At a time when modern technology, environmental pollution, poor diet, and stress play a significant role in the degradation of health, a Naturopath’s ability to apply natural methods of healing is of considerable importance. By using natural therapies he or she is able to treat both acute and chronic ailments successfully. Frequently, a Naturopath is the last resort in a patient’s long search for health. Providing personalised care to each patient, the naturopath sees humankind as a holistic unity of body, mind, and spirit.
Background to Naturopathy
Naturopathic medicine has its roots in 1895. In 1896, Benedict Lust founded the American School of Naturopathy in New York which helped spread its reputation.
Qualified Naturopathic practitioners (recognisable by the letters ND after their name) spend 4 years training and are regarded as the most respected complementary therapists. In some countries, naturopathic studies include 2 years of conventional medical training. Naturopaths are trained in nutritional medicine and one or two additional disciplines such as herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy etc.
Naturopathic philosophy states that the body has its own wisdom and will always try to heal itself, given the right tools. Detoxification is the Naturopath's principle tool, modalities used to restore health depend on the individuality of the patient.
The human body has a tremendous capacity to heal itself. Naturopathy has its roots in this premise.
What to expect in a session
A naturopathic consultation can be as lengthy as one and a half hours as the therapists take into account: current nutritional habits, lifestyle, exercise, medical and family history, conventional medication as well as emotional state before deciding on specific healing modalities.
Benefits of Naturopathy
Restoration of health, through the body healing itself.
Guidelines for receiving Naturopathy
Be open to changes that you may have to undertake. Having taken the step to speak with someone about your problems then be prepared to undertake their advice. Do not dismiss the advice because it is not the answer you wanted, that it will take longer than you hoped.
Be patient and be open and be true to yourself, this could be the start of a new life, the one you have wanted for a long time give it and yourself the chance.
Common conditions that have been helped with Naturopathy
All metabolic imbalances:
Unexplained fatigue (chronic or acute)
Headaches/Migraines
Digestive Problems
Allergies/Intolerances
Skin Problems
Frequent Colds and Infections
Hormone Imbalances (Puberty and Menopause)
Men’s Health Concerns/Prostate Disorders
Cancer
What are Allergies?
There are different types of allergies but it is generally known that only 5% of recorded allergies (digestive and respiratory) are immediate and other ‘intolerances’ can take up to 72 hours to manifest.
Symptoms can vary enormously, from headaches, (including migraines), eye inflammation, ear infections, loss of hearing, glue ear, tinnitus, irregular heart beats, IBS, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, nausea, asthma, sinus congestion, hay fever, joint pain, muscular weakness, chronic fatigue, obesity and depression.
Therapist:
Brigitte Duplessix Pelham