Although naturopathy is a somewhat new approach to medicine in the states, it has been practiced throughout the world for quite some time. The philosophy of a naturopath is to tap into the instincts and intuition of human nature and how it can translate to optimum health.
The western culture has programmed us to think that health is a difficult goal to achieve. Naturopathy points out the fact that health is within all of us and it is our poor choices and environment that forces it into hiding.
While the allopathic field has strived to unlock the scientific secrets of the human body, naturopathy guides us toward the return of truly integrated health for the whole person.
The principle originally noted by the English physician Thomas Sydenham (1624-1689) that has since become a basic tenet of naturopathy is that symptoms represent natures attempt to shake off disease. This approach is contrary to that of allopathic medicine which tends to suppress symptoms as expressions of the disease itself.
Primarily, naturopathy was born form the collection of ideas and experiences of European practitioners focused on the natural approach to health. It was around the start of the 20th century that these ideas began to find their way into the United States.
It is widely known that exercise is also an important key to promoting health. With naturopathy, the focus of exercise is on posture and stretching. While herbs and food choices are keys to the naturopathic health process, water is the first step in naturopathic first aid.
Fasting is another element incorporated into the naturopath's approach to health. The advice is to essentially take is easy when fasting. Do not over work but rather take time to truly rest and focus on your breath as a means to heal the body.
Ultimately, it is a naturopaths goal to help you think differently about your approach to health and wellness, whatever that may be for you. It is their job to take into account your personal situation and tailor a plan that will work for you, as an individual. - 16004
The western culture has programmed us to think that health is a difficult goal to achieve. Naturopathy points out the fact that health is within all of us and it is our poor choices and environment that forces it into hiding.
While the allopathic field has strived to unlock the scientific secrets of the human body, naturopathy guides us toward the return of truly integrated health for the whole person.
The principle originally noted by the English physician Thomas Sydenham (1624-1689) that has since become a basic tenet of naturopathy is that symptoms represent natures attempt to shake off disease. This approach is contrary to that of allopathic medicine which tends to suppress symptoms as expressions of the disease itself.
Primarily, naturopathy was born form the collection of ideas and experiences of European practitioners focused on the natural approach to health. It was around the start of the 20th century that these ideas began to find their way into the United States.
It is widely known that exercise is also an important key to promoting health. With naturopathy, the focus of exercise is on posture and stretching. While herbs and food choices are keys to the naturopathic health process, water is the first step in naturopathic first aid.
Fasting is another element incorporated into the naturopath's approach to health. The advice is to essentially take is easy when fasting. Do not over work but rather take time to truly rest and focus on your breath as a means to heal the body.
Ultimately, it is a naturopaths goal to help you think differently about your approach to health and wellness, whatever that may be for you. It is their job to take into account your personal situation and tailor a plan that will work for you, as an individual. - 16004
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