Practice and Principles of Naturopathy

Naturopathic medicine can be described as the science based tradition that promotes the wellness of human body. Naturopathy achieves the wellness for our body by indentifying the unique aspects of each patient and then by employing natural therapies to reestablish his or her physiological, psychological and structural balance. Naturopaths follow a holistic approach to address the disease and ailments of an individual. The principle of naturopathy follows the basic understanding that body has its own inherent power to heal which is enriched by the wisdom of nature. We tend to lose this vitality because most often we subject our body, mind and soul to the norms of modern lifestyle.

The basic principles of naturopathy

There are six fundamental principles based on which the naturopaths address various ailments and diseases:

1.Healing power of nature: Body possesses the inherent wisdom to heal itself.

2.First Diagnosis and then Treatment: Naturopathic treatment looks beyond the symptoms and address the underlying cause of the disease.

3.First Do No Harm: Naturopathic treatment uses the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies to cure the one who is ailing.

4.Doctor as Teacher: The patients must be educated in steps to achieve and maintain their health

5.Treat the Whole Person: Naturopathy views the human body as an integrated whole. It addresses the physical as well as spiritual dimension to find complete cure for the one ailing.

6.Prevention: Naturopathy focuses on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.

Naturopathic medicine is the art and science of health care. It is based on the principles derived from extensive research conducted throughout centuries and observation made with respect to the process of ailments and disease. Naturopaths therefore, must master a variety of long respected art of healing to ensure curing the disease of an individual from its very source.