Naturopathy
What is Naturopathy?
Naturopathy is a holistic type of medicine, which considers all aspects of health involved in the promotion and maintenance of overall health and wellbeing, such as physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual factors.
Vitalism and holism are the main philosophies underlying naturopathic practice, as well as the 6 following principles:
FIRST DO NO HARM
By utilising the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapy available
IDENTIFY AND TREAT THE CAUSE
Rather than masking symptoms, naturopathy looks at the cause beyond it in order to treat it appropriately
THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE
The body knows how to effectively heal itself when provided with the right environment for healing
DOCTOR AS A TEACHER
Educating clients to empower and promote maintenance of their own health via adequate nutritional and lifestyle choices
TREAT THE WHOLE PERSON
Considering all aspects and determinants of health that could be influencing client’s wellbeing
PREVENTION
Focus on overall health, wellness and prevention of diseases
Although some aspects of naturopathic practice are still very much influenced by traditional knowledge, it heavily relies on evidence based knowledge to guide clinical decisions, which are entirely patient centred and customised for each client according to their presented health status and current ability to implement change.
Nutrition, lifestyle counselling and herbal medicine are the three main pillars of naturopathic practice. Naturopaths often work alongside conventional care to support clients in achieving their health goals; empowering clients to take care of their own health by educating and supporting them to adequately making dietary and life-style choices which can support the body’s inner ability to find balance and heal.
Some of the health concerns I can assist you with include, but are not limited to:
Stress
Nutritional imbalances
Anxiety
Digestive concerns
Low mood
Low immunity
Low vitality / constant fatigue
Sleep disturbances
"Understanding what are the best choices for your health in the present moment and how it can be implemented into your routine is exactly what I try to achieve with my practice"
— TALITA TORRES, LUA NATUROPATHY