During a naturopathic consultation it will be necessary for the patient to
answer many questions
in order for the practitioner to establish a history about the presenting
complain as well
as any other health
problems. Each question will help establish a picture to ascertain
the underlying cause
of the patient's health problems.
The Naturopath treats the cause and not just the symptom, therefore
treating all conditions in this manner. Orthodox practitioners and
Naturopathic Physicians work hand in hand when a mechanical injury or
emergency arises.
Naturopathy is gaining
recognition as a part of the Australian health care system and the holistic approach used by Naturopaths to the prevention and treatment of
all disease states is now being recognized by many medical practitioners. Naturopathy
does not interfere with orthodox prescriptions and procedures, rather, it
is vital for a person to seek Naturopathic Medicine to enhance the immune
system, detoxifying any unwanted poisons whilst the whole person is
re-constituting.
Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy uses
a very precise system of medicine whereby minute doses of
a substance is
made potent by a
special dilution process, so that the medicine is low in concentration but
high in energy. Homoeopathy is prescribed according
to a patient's individual symptom picture, and is based on the Law of
Similars - what a substance can cause, it can treat. Homoeopathic remedies may
comprise of either a single homoeopathic substance or several substances in
one mixture. When prescribed by a trained Naturopath, homoeopathy is
a safe and effective way to help stimulate the immune system and restore
the healthy function of organs and tissues throughout the body. Homoeopathy
may be used in acute or chronic disease, physical and emotional; in
pathological states as well as nonspecific disturbances of body chemistry
and function.
Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is a system of medicine which exclusively uses plants.
Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine on our planet, and is still
used as the primary form of medicine by over 75% of the world's
population. In fact it is the traditional medicine of all cultures,
and is based on observation and experience passed down from generation to
generation for thousands of years.
Nutrition
Good
nutrition is of paramount importance to everyone's health and inadequate
or inappropriate
nutrition can eventually lead to imbalances which in turn lead to poor
health. If a person's nutrition status is not what it should be and stress
and environmental and chemical pollutants are included in a person's
lifestyle then a disease state will eventually occur. Your ANTA
Naturopath identifies the relationship of diet and food sensitivities to
health problems, and the possible need for vitamin, mineral and amino acid
supplements or other dietary adjunctive therapy.
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