NATUROPATHY

Naturopathic Medicine is a system is care that focuses on the individual, taking into account their own unique history and constitution. It employs treatment methods that recognise the inter-dependence of the physical processes of the body, biochemical elements and psychological effects. The basis principals include:-

Nature can heal if given the correct conditions to do so

Treat the cause, not the symptom

Treat the whole person as in the naturopathic triad where physical, chemical and psychological are all inter-connected       

The treatment process involves teamwork and consultation between the patient and practitioner

Prevention is the cure

Commonly used tools in Naturopathy include the use of clinical dietetics, hydrotherapy, herbal teas, poultices, osteopathic treatment to improve nervous innovation to organs, breathing techniques and improving the work and home environment.

Examples of conditions that may be helped by Naturopathy include:-

Migraines

Sinusitis

Breathing complaints

Cystitis

ME or Chronic Fatigue

Digestive complaints

PMT