Naturopathy is a wholistic system of healing utilizing the body's inherent ability to heal. A Naturopath uses a 'whole person' approach to health and integrates a number of complementary healing practices including Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Homoeopathy and Remedial Therapies.
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." In fact, WHO, in a report on traditional medicine, has recommended the integration of Naturopathic medicine into conventional health care systems.
Whist symptoms reveal important information, a naturopathic treatment reaches beyond easing symptoms, seeking to discover their actual cause. Treating the source of imbalance produces results. This is where naturopathy differs from conventional medicine - we treat you as an individual rather than as a set of symptoms.
A naturopath will take your symptoms into account but will not use medicine simply to suppress them. We will treat the cause of those symptoms to bring you back to health and teach you how to maintain it. Naturopathic medicine is about support and education. The main goal of the Naturopath is to work together with the client to address their specific needs and concerns, and to educate and empower them so that they can take control of their health and well-being.
What sort of conditions will benefit?
A Naturopath will treat the whole person. Looking at the underlying reason why a disease may have manifested. Conditions that are commonly seen include:
- Fatigue
- Digestive complaints; bloating, flatulence, constipation and or diarrhoea
- Weakened immune systems
- Weight gain
- Women’s health issues, including menopause, PMS, and irregular cycles
- Stress, anxiety, and depressed moods
- Insomnia
- Sugar cravings
- Preconception care
- Allergies
- Arthritic conditions
- Headaches
- Elevated cholesterol
Prevention is the best cure
Naturopathic physicians are preventive medicine specialists. Prevention of disease is accomplished through education and a lifestyle that supports health.
Cranes have an extensive stock of natural medicines. We stock both Practitioner only and over-the-counter brands. If we don’t have the remedy you’re looking for we are likely to be able to track it down and order it for you. Ranges include: Metagenics, Bioceuticals, MediHerb, Flordis, Fusion, Eagle, Nutrition Care, Brauer, Bach Flowers, Bush Flowers, Ethical Nutrients, Blackmores, Lifestream. |
