What is Naturopathic treatment? The Philosophy of Naturpathic Medicine is based upon the bodies own abilitie to heal itself. This is achieved by using the bodies own natural energy. The holistic practice of natural medicine was considered after analysing the concepts used in conventional medicine.The principles of natural medicine are used in Naturopathy. Emphasis on educating the patient be independant from therapies,but be treated when necessary.Patients are encouraged to be responsible and observant of their own health, once they have been placed on the natural course of recovering health. Understanding the basic fundamental laws of health, exercise,rest, nutrition,and lifestyle. Natural therapy focusing on increasing vitality of the individual and removing obstructions which cause disease in the body.

The principle of iridology is the theory that the eyes offer, a reliable representation of a persons wellbeing. This is one of many methods are used in Naturopathy .To examine the eyes a torch and magnifying glass is used. The iris divides into seven concentric zones with pupil at the centre.There are further forty five sectors that are associated with the specific body organs. This is an example of a naturopathic method for investigating and diagnostic approach used in conjunction with other methods.

Chemical:  Imbalances in the chemistry of the body fluids.  Excess dietary intake, overloading and impairing digestion.  Retention of water and by products.  Mechanical:  Spinal misalignment interfering with the nervous supply to the supply musculoskeletal and the endocrine system. Poor tissue tone and imbalance in the muscle functions leading to incorrect motion in gait and affecting Posture.  Psychological Factors: Impaired function, inducing stress and poor health. Poor vitality and lack of concentration. Insomnia, restlessness and lethargy.

Herbs are used as fresh, or dried, homeopathically in  preparations, herbal tinctures or as herbal infusions like teas, even made in compresses or added into clays for poultices, and applied clinically and therapeutically for ailments.  Plants can be used  in many forms,the therapeutic properties from the whole plant and all it parts are used in natural medicine: Leaf Stem Seeds Roots Click back to Naturopathy