Debra Marsh
Naturopathy
Naturopathy is underpinned by a fundamental principle, the healing power of nature.
The body has this capacity to heal itself if given the right conditions. Naturopathy, along with acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, subscribes to this basic understanding of the body’s own innate intelligence.
Principles
The healing power of nature – nature has the innate ability to heal.
Identify and treat the cause – there is always an underlying cause, be it physical or emotional.
Do no harm – a Naturopath will never use treatments that may create other conditions.
Treat the whole person – when preparing a treatment plan, all aspects of a person’s being are taken into consideration.
The Naturopath as a teacher – a Naturopath empowers the patient to take responsibility for his/her own health by teaching self-care.
Prevention is better than cure – a Naturopath may remove toxic substances and situations from a patient’s lifestyle to prevent the onset of further disease.