What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a system that focuses on the prevention and treatment of illness using natural non-evasive therapies to promote health and healing.

Although the term 'naturopathy' was only introduced in the early 1900's, the basis and philosophy go back thousands of years drawing on the healing wisdom of many traditions including Ayurveda (India), Taoism (China) and Hippocrates (Greece).

The body has its own intelligence and therefore the ability to heal itself if given the right conditions or tools. A naturopath uses a number of tools to treat health issues and help guide their clients back to vibrant health including, natural medicines, dietary and lifestyle coaching to achieve the best state of health.

Naturopathy can be effective in enhancing health, counter age-related ailments and helps in many health conditions such as:

• Women's hormonal health issues - from menstruation to menopause
• Fertility programme - preparation and post pregnancy
• Low energy
• Stress
• Chronic fatigue
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Children's health and immunity - colds and flu, chronic study stress
• Manage lifestyle diseases e.g. high blood pressure, cholesterol
• Immunity - flu and cold symptoms
• Detoxification
• Immune support
• Digestive disorders such as IBS, heartburn, constipation
• Chronic skin problems such as eczema, acne
• Chronic fatigue
• Neurological conditions such as depression, anxiety, hyperactivity
• Anti-aging and achieving optimal health