Naturopathy Explained

WOW  Naturopathy

I am a constant student. As I slowly retire from my 33+ years of being a Brand Marketing Strategist, I have dug into the world of Tarot and have become a certified Tarot Reader and Energy Healer.

Next on my learning list is to become a certified Naturopath. What is that? Naturopathy, also known as naturopathic medicine, is a primary healthcare system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural healing practices. The core principle of Naturopathy is that it recognizes and supports the body's inherent ability to heal itself. This is called the Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae). 

It emphasizes treating the root cause of illness and preventing disease by supporting the body's natural healing abilities. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) use a variety of natural therapies like herbal medicine, clinical nutrition and lifestyle counselling to address health concerns.

I am currently taking courses to become certified as a Naturopath practitioner. I am pretty sure I will never get to the Naturopathic doctor stage but there are people I can help with alternative and natural ways to become and stay healthy. That said, I will be connected with NCs or Nurse Practitioners so that my clients can still get blood tests and such. Stay tuned 

I am sharing Naturopathic tips with people on my Instagram @wow_gal account. 

I believe in and will endeavour to follow the six fundamental principles of Naturopathy:

  1. Do no harm (Primum Non Nocere). Naturopathic practitioners approach care by utilizing the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.
  2. The healing power of nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae). Naturopathic practitioners recognize the value of our natural world in assisting the healing process.
  3. Identify and treat the causes (Tolle Causam). Naturopathic practitioners identify the underlying causes of illness that may be the obvious causes. 
  4. Treat the whole person (Tolle Totum). Naturopathic practitioners understand the interconnectedness of our body, our enviroment and our lifestyle on total health.
  5. The doctor as a teacher (Docere). It is the job of Naturopathic practitioners to elevate patients' health literacy to help them better understand what it takes to be and stay well.
  6. Prevention is the best cure (Praevenire).  Naturopathic medicine affirms that it is better to prevent illness and suffering whenever possible.