Naturopathy is a way of treating illness which uses the natural healing forces present in the human body. It is the study of Natural Health Medicine and is a form of medicine practiced widely throughout the world. It has the longest tradition of any healing system, and the forerunner of modern medicine and based on the principles of Hippocrates, “Let food be our medicine and medicine be our food”
Naturopathy is focused on discovering and removing the root cause of disease whether it be from faulty eating, drinking, breathing, elimination or spinal mal-alignment, muscular tension, stiff joints, bad posture, or psychological. Primarily, the fundamental basis of naturopathy is the practise of preventing disease by way of assisting the body to remain healthy or to regain health in a natural way that can cause no harm.
Registered Qualified Naturopaths in New Zealand are the Natural Healing equivalent of General Practitioners and deal with a wide variety of complaints, qualified to prescribe Herbal Medicines, Homoeopathics, Vitamins and Minerals, Flower Essences, Nutritional advice, perform Massages and other Remedial Body Therapies.
Philosophy:
Naturopathic philosophy focuses on naturally-occurring and minimally-invasive methods, trusting to the “healing power of nature. Such treatments as “synthetic” drugs, radiation, and major surgery are avoided, and rejection of biomedicine and modern science in favour of an intuitive and vitalistic conception of the body and nature is common. Prevention through stress reduction and a healthy diet and lifestyle is emphasized. The philosophy of naturopathic practice is self-described by six core values. Multiple versions exist in the form of the naturopathic doctor’s oath, various mission statements published by schools or professional associations, and ethical conduct guidelines published by regulatory bodies:
- First, do no harm; provide the most effective health care available with the least risk to patients at all times (primum non nocere).
- Recognise, respect and promote the self-healing power of nature inherent in each individual human being. (Vis medicatrix naturae, a form of vitalism).
- Identify and remove the causes of illness, rather than eliminate or suppress symptoms (Tolle Causum).
- Educate, inspire rational hope and encourage self-responsibility for health (Doctor as Teacher).
- Treat each person by considering all individual health factors and influences. (Treat the Whole Person).
- Emphasise the condition of health to promote well-being and to prevent diseases for the individual, each community and our world.
Naturopathy is a way of treating illness which uses the natural healing forces present in the human body. It is the study of Natural Health Medicine and is a form of medicine practiced widely throughout the world. It has the longest tradition of any healing system, and the forerunner of modern medicine and based on the principles of Hippocrates, “Let food be our medicine and medicine be our food”
Naturopathy is focused on discovering and removing the root cause of disease whether it be from faulty eating, drinking, breathing, elimination or spinal mal-alignment, muscular tension, stiff joints, bad posture, or psychological. Primarily, the fundamental basis of naturopathy is the practise of preventing disease by way of assisting the body to remain healthy or to regain health in a natural way that can cause no harm.
Registered Qualified Naturopaths in New Zealand are the Natural Healing equivalent of General Practitioners and deal with a wide variety of complaints, qualified to prescribe Herbal Medicines, Homoeopathics, Vitamins and Minerals, Flower Essences, Nutritional advice, perform Massages and other Remedial Body Therapies.