All that You Need to Know About Naturopathic Treatment and Its Philosophy

Over the last 10 years, Naturopathy has surged in popularity for many reasons, including people’s desire to use natural medicines and lifestyle approaches to treat illness as well as to maintain health.

Qualified and experienced naturopaths in Australia, take a traditional, holistic approach that is founded on the time-tested principles of health and healing:

• They would do no harm (primum non nocere)
• To focus on the healing power of nature (vis medicatrixnaturae)
• Identify & treat the cause of the condition from a holistic perspective (tollecausam)
• Treat the whole person (tolletotum)
• The Naturopath is like ateacher (docere)
• Focus on prevention of disease and promotion of health
• Maximising Wellbeing

The strength of Naturopathy depends on both an adherence to and a deep understanding of these fundamental tenets and a practitioner practicing naturopathy in Australia we understand this. They will also show competence in the following theories as well:

• Humoral Theory
• Emunctories
• Therapeutic Order
• The Theory of Complex Systems

The term Naturopathic is now used to cover a wide scope of therapeutic modalities: the specific  ones used with a client, will depend on many factors including the nature of the condition being treated. In general, some examples of modalities / approaches found under the umbrella of Naturopathy include:

• Clinical Nutrition
• Application of various botanical medicines (Herbalism)
• Homeopathic Medicines
• Use of certain traditional Chinese Medicines
• Physical modalities such as remedial massage
• Hydrotherapy or ‘Water Cure’
• Prevention of illness and disease
• Lifestyle Counseling
• Hygiene Therapy (18^th C term)
• Using nature to facilitate healing

Apart from these modalities / approaches, some practitioners of naturopathy  specialise in particular areas such as:

• Ayurvedic Medicines
• Chelation Therapy
• Colonics

The Regulatory Processes of Naturopathy – An Overview

The regulation of Naturopathy will depend on the country we are talking about. In some countries the medical profession and or the pharmaceutical industry are pushing for a regulatory body in which they are involved. In other countries Naturopaths practice under other government regulatory bodies. For example here in Australia the Therapeutic and Goods Act have very strict protocols to follow to help ensure the safely of clients using Naturopathic approaches.

Of course education standards of individual practitioners is an important consideration when it comes to Naturopathy. There is a wide range of institutions that train naturopaths and some practitioners will also have various formal degrees as well, such as Medical Science or a PhD for example. We consider our practice to provide the best naturopath in Newtown, providing distance consultations throughout Australia and internationally, and having high levels of education, helps us to be able to provide this level of service.

General Assessments Procedures Of A Professional Naturopath

Professional naturopaths follow certain procedures and protocols while carrying out their treatment. A well trained and experienced practitioner may ask you a wide range of appropriate and relevant questions that provide a well-rounded picture of you. Questions may cover diet, lifestyle and environmental conditions. Family Background, relationships, life goals, achievements and disappointments may also be discussed. Sometimes these types of questions are important if you have tried various treatments and approaches in the past and you are not getting the results you desire. Taking a more holistic approach may help provide a way forward with your healing.

Of course Naturopaths discuss any symptoms as well as use other diagnostic procedures such as:

• comprehensive stool analysis
• urine analysis
• functional testing of muscles
• iridology
• kinesiology
• hair analysis
• blood analysis

The naturopath at our Inner West Sydney clinic chooses from a wide range of therapeutic modalities depending on the clients needs. These include:

• Nutritional and dietary strategies: Consumption of poor diet does not allow the body function normally, let alone in a healthy way. It contributes to the build up of metabolic toxins, which in turn has the potential to contribute to a wide range of illness. Generally Naturopaths recommend whole, fresh and unprocessed foods.
• Herbal Medicines: They often recommend herbal medicines either the primary treatment or in conjunction with other therapeutics.
• Homeopathy: There are times when homoeopathic medicine is the first choice of treatment for clients – this will depend on the specific details of the clients of course.
• Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy or water treatment, which for example, may involve use of cold and hot water compression, is sometimes recommended.
• Physical Therapies: They may also carry out physical therapies which may include remedial massage, bowen technique, acupressure, acupressure or exercise therapy.
• Counselling: Regaining your health may involve some counselling as well – helping the client to resolve certain issues that are getting in the way of finding healing and wellbeing.

So a professional and experienced naturopath, will be able to draw on a wide range of therapeutic modalities so that their client is able to receive the most appropriate treatment.

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