We come across many articles and advertorials about naturopathy and its treatments in daily news paper, various magazines, what exactly Naturopathy means? This is a system of alternative medicine which believes that every human being has energy within itself to heal. This system follows a holistic approach with noninvasive methods of treatment, promotes least use of surgery and medicines.
This word naturopathy comes from Greek and Latin and literally means "nature's disease". The word was first invented in 1895 by John Scheel and popularized by Benedict Lust. Now this system is practiced in many countries all over the world. To practice this system of medicine in states like Canada, United States and Naturopathic doctors needs to pass board exam from accredited college, where as in some states there is no need of such regulations.
Naturopaths utilize wide range of treatment methods but their main focus is on natural self healing. A naturopathic doctor usually begins the consultation by asking questions on life styles, medical history, in addition observes physical features, emotional tone followed by physical examination of the patient.
Methods used for treating a patient differ from one naturopath. A lot depends upon nature of training and experience of the doctor. The treatment methods may include therapies like Acupuncture, brainwave entrainment, applied kinesiology, Botanical medicine, colonic enema, chelation therapy for atherosclerosis, cranial osteopathy, iridology color therapy, hair analysis, live blood analysis and homeopathy.
Naturopath doctor may use methods like exposure to elements of nature such as sunshine, heat, cold and fresh air. Nutrition plays an important role in treating a patient naturally, which includes whole food and vegetarian diet, no alcohol and sugar and fasting. Ozone therapy, physical medicine such as naturopathic osseous soft tissue manipulative therapy, physical exercise and hydrotherapy are also incorporated in treatment.
Psychological counseling is also an important part of treatment which includes meditation, relaxation and some other techniques of stress management. Few doctors may use reflexology, traditional Chinese medicine, Rolfing, public health measure and hygiene as mode of treatment.
Naturopathic medicine can treat all stages of ailments starting from preventive measures to serious and chronic ailments and debilitating conditions. A patient can go to a naturopath doctor if he/she is suffering from cough cold, bronchitis, allergies or even heart disease.
Naturopathy is getting increasingly popular as all over the world, people are leaning more towards as chemical and synthetic drugs are known to have many harmful side effects.
Treatment through naturopathy is a boon given by ancient civilization. Perhaps, our ancestors took the inspiration of it from the animal and birds because they live very close nearby the nature.
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