About Naturopathic Medicine
This system of Natural Medicine assesses the patient as a whole and treats not only the symptoms but discovers where the underlying causes of the illness originate.
Naturopathic philosophy believes that every person has an innate ability to heal themselves given the right environment. attitude and approach.
A Naturopath chooses from a collection of natural therapies or modalities as tools to foster a healing environment for the patient. These modalities fall into two categories: Treatment and Assessment techniques.
Naturopathic philosophy believes that every person has an innate ability to heal themselves given the right environment. attitude and approach.
A Naturopath chooses from a collection of natural therapies or modalities as tools to foster a healing environment for the patient. These modalities fall into two categories: Treatment and Assessment techniques.
Treatments
• Diet and Nutrition therapy
• Herbal Medicine
• Homeopathic Medicine
• Therapeutic Massage
• Reflexology
• Dr Bach Remedies
• Moxabustion
• Herbal Medicine
• Homeopathic Medicine
• Therapeutic Massage
• Reflexology
• Dr Bach Remedies
• Moxabustion
Assessment Techniques
• Iridology
• Tongue diagnosis
• Nail diagnosis
• Body signs and symptoms
• The patient’s history & experiences
• Tongue diagnosis
• Nail diagnosis
• Body signs and symptoms
• The patient’s history & experiences
What can I expect from a consultation with a Naturopath ?
In an initial consultation, time is taken to fully determine and understand a person's condition. Very particular emphasis is placed on fully explaining the nature of the condition, where the problem originates and what can sensibly and appropriately done about it.
A Naturopath may choose from a range of therapies to find remedies or treatments that most suit your needs. A frequent response of many patients after their first visit is that "it all makes good, common sense."
A Naturopath may choose from a range of therapies to find remedies or treatments that most suit your needs. A frequent response of many patients after their first visit is that "it all makes good, common sense."
Does natural medicine combine with medical treatments ?
Natural Medicines generally combine very well with mainstream medical treatments. Naturopaths commonly work successfully with medical practitioners and are conscious of the extent to which natural medicine can be used. Patients are frequently referred to medical practitioners when the person's condition requires it.
Examples of herbs commonly used in both Naturopathic and Conventional Medicine.
• Aspirin is a constituent found in many herbs such as Willow.
• Peppermint oil is used to medically treat digestive disorders such as colitis.
• Ephadrine, a mucous drying agent used in cold and flu remedies was originally found in a herb called Ephedra.
• Metamucil, a laxative contains parts of the Psyllium plant.
• Atropine is a constituent of the herb Belladonna and used medically to dilate the pupil and to reduce abdominal cramps and also used as a bronchodilator.
• Peppermint oil is used to medically treat digestive disorders such as colitis.
• Ephadrine, a mucous drying agent used in cold and flu remedies was originally found in a herb called Ephedra.
• Metamucil, a laxative contains parts of the Psyllium plant.
• Atropine is a constituent of the herb Belladonna and used medically to dilate the pupil and to reduce abdominal cramps and also used as a bronchodilator.
Consultations
Unfortunately it is very difficult to accurately give health assessments by e-mail or telephone. It is always best of you can find a Natural Therapist or Naturopath in your area who you can talk to face to face and with whom you can develop a rapport. This is why I prefer to see the patient in front of me in order to the best job for them. If you live in Australia go to the ATMS, Australian Traditional Medicine Society website click on Find a Practitioner near you.