Dwayne Haus, ND, Rev., CNHP

Naturopath Herbalist  Nutrition

Raleigh, NC    Phone: (919) 616-1082    Email: haus@pa.net

 

Naturopathy Defined:

 

Naturopathy is a distinct system of healing - a philosophy, science, art and practice which seek to promote health by stimulating and supporting the body's inherent power to regain harmony and balance. Although the term naturopathy was first used at the turn of the century, the philosophical basis and many of the methods of naturopathy are ancient, some dating back at least to 400BC, when Hippocrates became famous for his treatment of disease in accordance with natural laws. In fact, although Hippocrates is called the Father of Medicine, modern medical science completely ignores the self-evident laws of health laid down by him, which state:

 

    Only nature heals, providing it is given the opportunity.

   Let food be your medicine and let medicine be your food.

         Disease is an expression of purification.

         All disease is one.

In teaching clients how to live a healthy, holistic lifestyle, naturopaths follow these principles:

Do no harm
 Naturopaths do not use harmful, artificial substances such as drugs and pharmaceuticals; nor do they use invasive and dangerous procedures such as surgery.

Work with the healing power of nature
Naturopaths understand the body's innate capacity for self-healing. They educate clients in creating external and internal environments conducive to healing.

Find and eliminate the cause of poor health
Naturopaths help clients evaluate their lifestyle choices in order to identify both the cause of a problem and how it is best corrected.

Teach health
Naturopaths teach clients how to achieve and maintain good health. They empower their clients, enabling them to participate fully in the process of staying well.

Honor the total person
Naturopaths understand that people are interconnected physical, mental, and spiritual beings, and that one disease affects all areas of life. 

Dis-ease Prevention
By teaching clients how to create and maintain a healthy balance, naturopaths help others achieve future health.