Naturopathy Treatments

Healing through Mother Nature

Naturopathy is medical treatment and healing through natural means. This is, of course, in stark contrast to allopathic medicine, in which virtually every medicine is artificially manufactured.

Unfortunately, there are typically a large number of side effects that go hand-in-hand with allopathic medicines. In naturopathy, natural elements such as mud, herbs, water, the sun, and more are used therapeutically. The main principle of naturopathy is that the accumulation of toxins is the root cause of all diseases. Prevention and elimination of toxins is the route to health.

Treatments are based on the five great elements (panch mahabhutas) of nature that have immense healing properties. There is no role of internal medications in the nature cure system, and therefore there are hardly ever side effects from naturopathic treatments. We also offer a diploma course in naturopathy for those interested in learning more about this science and who desire to treat others.

Principles of Naturopathy

The Healing Power of Nature
The inherent self-organizing and healing process of living systems establishes, maintains and restores health. The naturopathic physician supports, facilitates and augments this process by identifying and removing obstacles to health and recovery, and by supporting the creation of a healthy internal and external environment.

Identify and Treat the Causes
Illness does not occur without cause. Causes may originate in many areas. Underlying causes of illness and disease must be identified and removed before complete recovery can occur. Symptoms can be expressions of the body’s attempt to defend itself, to adapt and recover, to heal itself, or may be results of the causes of disease. The naturopathic physician seeks to treat the causes of disease, rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.

First Do No Harm
Naturopathic physicians utilize methods and substances which minimize the risk of harmful effects, and apply the least possible force or intervention necessary to diagnose illness and restore health. Whenever possible the suppression of symptoms is avoided as suppression generally interferes with the healing process. If this self -healing process is not respected the patient may be harmed.

Doctor As Teacher
A principal objective of naturopathic medicine is to educate the patient and emphasize self-responsibility for health.

Treat the Whole Person
Health and disease result from a complex of physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social and other factors. Since total health also includes spiritual health, naturopathic physicians encourage individuals to pursue their personal spiritual development.

Prevention
The prevention of disease and the attainment of optimal health in patients are primary objectives of naturopathy. These objectives are accomplished through education and promotion of healthy ways of living. Naturopathic physicians assess risk factors, heredity and susceptibility to disease, and make appropriate interventions in partnership with their patients to prevent illness.