What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a distinct system of primary care that addresses the root cause of illness or disease and promotes health and healing using natural therapies. Treatment modalities may include clinical nutrition, botanical (herbal) medicine, homeopathic medicine, physical treatments, acupressure and Asian medicine and lifestyle counseling and other forms of alternative medicines. The past 30 years has seen an extraordinary increase in consumer demand for safe, effective and cost-effective natural healthcare. Naturopathic medicine has emerged as the health care profession best suited to meet this demand. Although it almost disappeared in the mid-twentieth century because of the popularity of drugs and surgery, naturopathic medicine now offers safe, effective natural therapies as a vital part of the health care systems of North America the twenty-first century. Integrative partnerships between conventional medical doctors and naturopathic doctors are becoming more available. This cooperation makes more effective therapies available to consumers. It increases patient satisfaction in their relationships with their care providers. More people are recovering their health by adding naturopathic medicine and alternative medicine to their health care options.

More about Naturopathy:

How Naturopathy works? Is Naturopathic medicine , Homeopathy? Why Naturopathy? In which conditions does  naturopathy works? Is Naturopathy recognized as a system of medicine? What is Acupressure? What is Homeopathy? Naturopathy in Pakistan What is Alternative medicine? Is Naturopathic medicine same as Alternative medicine? Alternative medicine in Pakistan

How Naturopathy works?
Naturopathic medicine treats health conditions by utilizing the body's inherent ability to heal. It is not a single modality of healing, but an array of healing practices, including diet and clinical nutrition; homeopathy; acupressure; herbal medicine and hydrotherapy. Homeopathy, acupressure or reflexology are often used to stimulate the recovery. Herbal medicines may be used as tonics and nutritive agents to support and strengthen weakened systems, while specific nutritional agents such as vitamin and mineral supplements might also be utilized.

Is Naturopathic medicine Homeopathy?
 Homeopathy is one of the many treatment modalities a Naturopathic doctors is trained in and can potentially utilize when treating patients. There are Naturopathic doctors who specialize in Homeopathy, therefore it is the only treatment modality they use to treat individuals. However, there are Naturopathic doctors who do not choose to have one particular specialty and have an eclectic approach to treating individuals. They will incorporate whatever treatment modality in which they were trained in and they feel best suits the individual.

Why Naturopathy?

1. You want to continue your healthy lifestyle and want a doctor who will spend time with you getting to know you and your specific health concerns.

2. You are taking a lot of supplements, but you aren't sure if they are right for you.

3. You want to make an informed decision about your health and receive advice from a specialist that is well trained in natural therapies.

4. You want your own Personal Treatment Plan designed especially for you.

5. You are confused by contradictory health claims and information you receive from the media.

6. You have vague complaints and aren't ill enough to see a medical doctor or take drugs.

7. You are concerned about the long-term side effects of drugs you may be taking and the side-effects are worse than the original problem.

8. You have an uncommon health problem which has many specialists baffled.

9. You want more energy, less pain, better sleep, better digestion, and better sex!

10. Finally you want to look better, feel better, lose weight, feel great about yourself, and BE IN CHARGE OF THE WAY YOU FEEL AND THE WAY YOU HEAL!

In which conditions does  naturopathy works?
Naturopathy can help with a wide range of acute and chronic problems. Naturopathic medicine can be applied in any health care situation, but its strongest area is in the treatment of chronic and degenerative disease. For severe, acute traumas such as serious automobile accident, emergencies of childbirth, or orthopedic problems requiring corrective surgery, naturopathic medicine is not recommended, although it can contribute to such cases, specially in the recovery phase.

The conditions that are benefited by Naturopathic medicine are:

• Pain

• headache

• Depression

• Insomnia

• Palpitations

• Chronic fatigue

• hypertension

• High cholesterol

• Gallstones

• Cold & flu

• Cough & asthma

• Allergies

• Diabetes

• Infertility

• Menstrual problems

• menopausal discomfort

• overweight

• sinusitis

• Eye disorders

• Sport injuries

• Arthritis

• Tendonitis

• Lumbago

• Sciatica

• Post stroke

• Stomach disorders indigestion

• Constipation

• Irritable bowels

• hemorrhoids

• Fungal infections

• liver problems

• skin problems

• Migraines etc

Is Naturopathy recognized as a system of medicine?
Yes, Indeed! In fact, WHO, in a report on traditional medicine, has recommended the integration of naturopathic medicine into conventional health care systems. The spirit of naturopathic medicine is reflected in the definition of health advocated by the World Health Organization (WHO) ---?a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of infirmity.?

What is Acupressure?
Acupressure is a science that deals with the flow of natural energy within the body. It is an ancient healing art that uses the fingers to press key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. When these points are pressed, they release muscular tension and promote the circulation of blood and the body's life force to aid healing.

What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathic remedies (also called homeopathics) are a system of medicine based on three principles:

• Like cures like
  For example, if the symptoms of your cold are similar to poisoning by mercury, then mercury would be your homeopathic remedy.

• Minimal Dose
  The remedy is taken in an extremely dilute form; normally one part of the remedy to around 1,000,000,000,000 parts of water.

• The Single Remedy
  No matter how many symptoms are experienced, only one remedy is taken, and that remedy will be aimed at all those symptoms.

Naturopathy in Pakistan

Naturopathy is at its initial stage in Pakistan. Licensed Naturopaths can be counted on fingers. Though with time, people of Pakistan are getting introduced with naturopathy.

What is Complementary and Alternative medicines?

Alternative medicines is the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve herbal medicines, acupressure/acupuncture, reflexology,  etc. The term alternative medicine is commonly used to refer to all types on non-mainstream medicine. Other terms commonly used in the same way are holistic medicine, natural medicine and integrated or integrative medicine.