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Naturopaths believe that
the causes of diseases, or dis-eases, as we call them,
are often seemingly unrelated to its symptoms.
Naturopaths provide support to the body's immunological
healing system and do not use substances that do not
enhance the healing process. The maintenance of harmony,
balance, and a normal flow of energy throughout the body
are the goals of natural healing.
Naturopathic and holistic healing have many
definitions. We see it as the use of natural substances
such as fresh air, pure water, sunlight, herbs,
vitamins, minerals, natural diets, exercise, adequate
rest, magnetism, psychology, and proper skeletal
alignment. It is an eclectic healing system and a
separate school of thought, employing a fusion of
methods to promote and maintain the health of body and
mind. It aids the natural defenses and immune system of
the body. It involves the whole person, including the
body, mind and spirit.
It is the art of aiding the body to regain and
maintain harmony, energy, and stasis. It employs a
detailed holistic evaluation to determine weaknesses in
the clients body; as opposed to diagnosis, symptomology,
and the naming of dis-eases. After determining the basic
causes for the client's suffering, it is addressed and
corrected by natural means. The body is stimulated and
strengthened to aid the body in healing itself
naturally. This technique dates back to ancient Egypt
and Persia. It established its modern roots in America
about 100 years ago. Today it is practiced widely
throughout Europe and in many states of the USA.
While nutrition is important in health care and
prevention, it must be recognized that if the digestive
system is malfunctioning, even the best diet may cause a
toxic condition. Other measures must then be used
detoxify the body in order to correct the basic cause or
causes of the illness.
Naturopathy is a valid and effective system of
healing and regaining health. The goal of natural
healing is to strengthen and assist the body's own
mechanisms, to reduce stresses, and to correct
imbalances. This results in a harmonic balance between
the spirit, mind and body.
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