What is Naturopathy?
Naturopathic principles are the basis for a holistic approach to health. These include:
First do no harm
As a naturopathic. practitioner, I utilise non-invasive treatments that are safe with minimal risk of side effects.
The healing power of nature
The Naturopathic remedies I use work in harmony with your body’s systems to establish homeostasis (an internal stability and balance of cells or system) and I recognise the body’s inherent ability to heal itself.
Identify and treat the root cause
Through thorough investigation and possibly further testing, I aim to identify and address the root cause of dis-ease looking beyond your symptom picture.
Doctor as teacher
Educating and supporting patients on personal health management is an important role in my practice. I aim to empower patients to take responsibility for their own health.
Treat the whole person
This concept recognises the body as an integrated whole. Naturopaths treat the patient, not just the disease. A naturopathic assessment may investigate nutritional status, lifestyle, physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental and social factors in your personal life.
Prevention
The concept that prevention is better than cure. I will assess risk factors and disease susceptibility in order to preserve and maintain your long-term health.
Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to wellness based on the principle that the body has the innate ability to heal itself when given right conditions
What areas can Naturopathy support?
Hormones
Hormonal health affects both men and women and is often a multi-faceted approach. Whether you have irregular periods or are heading towards menopause, natural therapies can ease hormonal fluctuations and balance any ‘out of sync’ hormones. Herbal formulas can assist with such issues by balancing and restoring hormonal function.
This could include:
PMS
Menstrual issues
Peri-menopause
Menopause
Libido
PCOS
Endometriosis
Coming off the pill
Stress Management/Sleep
Stress is a natural mental and physical reaction to life experiences and your environment. Your stress response can negative impact health when an individual continues to face said challenges without the ability to ‘switch off’. Naturopathic remedies assist with stress management by provides the right tools for the body to adapt to its stressors while providing your body with the necessary nutrients to cope for restful sleep.
This could include:
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Stress induced headaches
Pregnancy Care
Planning to become a parent is a new and exciting journey. I give guidance to parents-to-be by increasing awareness of ovulation and sperm health, addressing any fertility issues and by nourishing your body in preparation for conception. Ideally your pregnancy care would begin 3 months prior to conception, as this gives time for us to work on your cycles and ovarian health.
This could include:
Fertility
Nutritional Status
Regulating ovulation
Pre-conception care
Postnatal care
Breastfeeding
Immune
Your immune health is a network of organs, cells and chemicals that help defend your body from infections. For your health to be optimal, your immune system needs to be in balance. Overactivity of your immune system is related to conditions such as allergies or auto immune diseases, whereas, underactivity or compromised immunity can lead to increased risk of/and recurrent infections. Herbal intervention can assist in immune health by strengthening and modulating your bodies response to infections or diseases.
This could include:
Allergies
Cold & flu support
Recurrent UTI’s
Metabolic
Your metabolism is all the reactions in your body where food is converted to energy. Your metabolic rate is influenced my many factors such as age, fat-to-muscle ratio, thyroid function and physical activity. A sluggish metabolism may lead metabolic syndrome, a cluster of symptoms that increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes. An assessment of dietary and lifestyle factors may underline key areas for improvement to reduce your risk of metabolic syndrome and its complications.
This could include:
Insulin resistance
Diabetes
Thyroid issues
Cardiovascular
Weight loss
Skin concerns
Your skin is a reflection to your inner health. Skin is a window to the inside of your body and often reveals the first signs of underlying health issues. Chronic skin issues are commonly complex and require investigation into whether allergies, gut flora, hormones, inflammation or poor detoxification of toxins are leading to your skin concerns
This could include:
Acne
Hormonal acne
Psoriasis
Eczema
Dry skin
Dermatitis
Digestive
Your digestive function is vital to your overall health. Gut disturbances such as bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, pain and poor immune system are some symptoms that indicates your digestive system needs a little TLC (tender loving care). Imbalances in your digestive system can have a lasting effect on many areas of your health such as immune system, skin health, hormone production and elimination of toxin. Through investigation and treatment of your digestive we are able to optimise your digestive function which is fundamental for your health to thrive.
This could include:
IBS
Bloating
Food sensitivity
Detoxification
SIBO
Nutritional deficiencies
Crohns Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Still unsure?
Contact me via kc.naturopathy@gmail.com and we’ll organise a time where I provide a FREE 15 minute call to talk about your health concerns and how I may help.
Further testing
Your symptom picture is the best way to understand your health and individual needs, however, sometimes further testing is required. Functional testing will help develop a deeper understanding of your health requirements and assist in establishing any health conditions. I may refer you to your GP, request tests myself (via NutriPath) or ask for you to bring in your test results