My Great Endeavors : Naturopathy

Introduction

Do you know what it is? What are the major tenets? It has been around for centuries. What are the major therapies? There are other forms of holistic medicine. The pros and cons of allopathic medicine.

Definition

It is form of medicine that focuses on the body ability to heal itself. It gets rid of the root cause of disease, instead of surpassing symptoms. Natural medicines are used more often than synthetic ones and detoxing is a big deal. The whole body is healed from this form of medicine. It is even able to cure so-called incurable disease.

Principles

1. "First, Do No Harm

2. Healing Power of Nature

3. Treat the Cause

4. Treat The Whole Person

5. Doctor as Teacher

6. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion"

History

It was started 150 years ago in Germany. It was influenced by Classical Chinese Medine, Greek medicine Tibetan Medicine, and Unani. Naturopaths knew the terrain of the body had more do with diseases than germs. Benedict Lust founded modern day naturopathy. He created the first health food store in the states. He also founded the American School of Naturopathy. In the early 1900's naturopaths were as popular as medical doctors. Naturopaths made good hygiene popular in the U.S.A! Their hygiene practices lead to longer life spans and less sickness. Sir Arbuthnot Lane understood the importance of gut health. Naturopathy fell out of favor because of the popularity of the germ theory, miracle drugs, surgery, attacks by AMA, and Flexner Report.

Therapies

'Herbal Medicine: Uses plant-based remedies in teas, tinctures, capsules, or topical applications to support immunity, reduce inflammation, aid digestion, manage stress, and balance hormones realitypathing.com
Nutrition and Dietary Counseling: Focuses on whole, nutrient-rich foods and personalized meal plans to manage weight, diabetes, cardiovascular health, and food sensitivities realitypathing.com.
Hydrotherapy: Uses water in various forms (hot, cold, steam) to improve circulation, relieve pain, reduce stress, and support detoxification realitypathing.com.
Lifestyle Counseling: Guides patients in exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management, and other habits to prevent chronic diseases and improve overall well-being realitypathing.com.
Detoxifications: Uses fasting, herbal supplements, colon hydrotherapy, or sauna therapy to support liver function, digestion, and elimination pathways realitypathing.com.
Mind-Body Medicine: Techniques like meditation, yoga, biofeedback, and guided imagery to enhance mental health, reduce stress, and improve sleep.'

Other Forms of Holistic Medicine

Homeopathy: Is based on the idea like cures like. The medicine a homeopath gives a sick person would cause that person's symptoms in heathy person. The medicine is diluted b4 it is given to the sick person.

Ayurveda: It's a type of Hindu medicine that is very effective. It may be able to cure HIV. It deals with dosha. Doshas are a combination of elements. They could be space/air, water/fire or earth/water. Doshas determine what kind of illness you are most likely to get and what you need to be healthy. They are like zodiac signs. We contain all the elements, but some predominate. If you want to learn more about Ayurveda, click here.

Classical Chinese Medicine: This form of medicine has been practiced for millennia!!!!! It is greater than Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you want 2 learn more about it, click here.

Chiropractic: It about diagnosing, treating and preventing musculoskeletal disorders by manipulating the spine.

Reiki: It is a form of Japanese energy healing. If you want to learn more click here.

Massage Therapy: It involves touching the body in various ways. There are many different types of massage; and they have different effects. If you want to learn more click here

Hypnotherapy: A treatment to alleviate or relive a disorder by changing the subconscious mind. Click here, if you want to learn more.

There are many more forms of holistic medicine, but this will suffice.

+ & - of Allopathic Medicine

+: It's good @ dentistry; also helping people with gun shoots and those that been in car accidents.

-: It's terrible @ preventing and curing diseases! It sees people as machines. The docs try to fix the part of the machine (body) that's broken. It is totally objective, it leaves no room 4 the subjective. They don't consider how a person feels. They go by what they c on a test. It doesn't know the body heals itself and there's a spiritual dimension.

Conclusion

Naturopathy is a form of medicine that helps the body heal itself by using natural substances and detoxes. It has 6 major principles. It has been around for ova 100 years! It has several major therapies. Naturopathy is one of many forms of holistic medicine. Allopathic medicine is good 4 traumatic events and dentistry. But it's terrible @ preventing and curing disease.