What can Naturopathy do for me?

The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and to treat the root cause of disease. For many patients, this difference in approach to health provides them with a new perspective and awareness. By addressing the root cause(s) of disease and through the appropriate use of natural therapies many patients with chronic illness have found tremendous benefits.

Naturopathic medicine treats all forms of health concerns - from paediatric to geriatric, from irritating systems to chronic illness and from the physical to the psychological. It is the

approach, philosophy and training of naturopaths that sets them apart from other forms of health care.

There are typically three types of patients that seek naturopathic medical care:

Patient One

Patients that are looking for disease prevention and health promotion strategies. Individuals that recognise that health doesn't just happen by chance, that it is a life-long process that involves a clear understanding of the factors that affect health and how to deal with them on a daily basis. People looking for health promotion as a way of life is increasing tremendously all the time.

Patient Two

Patients that have a range of symptoms that they have been unable to address on their own or with the help of other medical practitioners. With naturopathic medicine's broad understanding of health and the relationship between health, life and the environment, naturopaths are often able to offer patients a new perspective and provide safe and effective ways to restore health.

Patient Three

Patients that have been diagnosed with an illness and are looking for alternative, complementary and/or traditional treatments. Naturopathic medicine is very effective in improving quality of life for those with serious and life threatening illnesses. It is used extensively and effectively for those patients that are looking to combine conventional and naturopathic treatments with the aim of minimising side effects to drugs, surgery or conventional treatments.

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Top five reasons why you should visit a naturopath

Naturopathy, which is a holistic approach to wellness, has long been known as nature’s gift to whole health and harmony. 
 
Most of us strive for optimum health and wellbeing.  This usually means accessing the abundance of health services and products available at our fingertips. There is no doubt that traditional prescription medicines will always hold a fundamental place in our health regime.  However, more New Zealanders are striving for a more balanced proactive approach to their health. And this is where naturopathy plays a vital role.
 
So why should you see a naturopath? There are five great reasons!

1. Naturopathy focuses on disease prevention - Naturopathy focuses on the underlying cause of a condition and applies treatments that work in alliance with the natural healing mechanisms of the body rather than against them. A naturopath not only treats the health challenge but also provides clear strategies to patients on how to empower and improve their life by minimising illnesses from the outset.
2. Naturopathy may assist with prevalent health conditions facing most people today - Naturopathy services may assist with prevalent health conditions including cardiovascular health, hormonal imbalance, fertility, menopause, digestion, immune system improvement, stress, sleep disorders, allergies and skin conditions, migraines, degenerative illness such as arthritis, chronic diseases, cancer and also preventative health strategies. See our list below of the most common health concerns we see at our clinic.
3. Naturopathy uses non-invasive and natural treatments - A naturopath uses non-invasive and natural therapies to tap into the body’s self-healing abilities.  Physical symptoms are examined, as well as the influence of lifestyle factors and emotions on the person’s whole health. Nutrition from wholefoods and superfoods can be used to strengthen and nourish the body. There are a range of practioner-only products that are safe to use and are evidence-based.
4. Naturopathy can work in harmony with traditional western medicines - At Holistic Health & Wellness we work alongside pharmacists and GPs to safely integrate evidence based natural medicine with western medicine - now you’ve hit the jackpot! This whole health approach can put your mind at ease knowing that experts have created treatment plans tailored specifically to your health needs.
5. Time - If you’ve never been to see an Naturopathic Practitioner before then expect to spend at least 90 minutes at your first appointment. Your Naturopath wants to learn everything about you and this takes time to get to know all of the little details about you and your medical history.  This also means you have lots of time to have all of your medical questions addressed.

As an example, in order of prevailing cases, the following are the most common health issues we see at our clinic:

• Gastrointestinal disorders and irritations
• Auto-immune and degenerative illnesses
• Cancer
• Skin conditions and diseases
• Chronic stress, fatigue and their consequent complications
• Immune system ailments and corresponding strengthening
• Allergies
• Anxiety, depression and mental health
• Hormonal imbalances, fertility and sexual health
• Weight loss and sports performance
• Sleep issues
• Preventative health measures and strategies