Naturopathy & Nutritional Therapy. Suffolk
What is Naturopathy and Nutritional Therapy?
Naturopathic medicine is the practice of addressing the root causes of disease and poor health, rather than just treating the symptoms. A holistic view of the individual is taken, looking at physical health and a person's mental and emotional well-being. This allows for a truly individualised and personal approach, which both educates and empowers the client.
Naturopathic Nutrition incorporates respect for the traditional naturopathic approach to nutritional therapy and recognises:
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Individuals have a unique interaction with nutrients.
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Food selection, preparation and eating is a healing art.
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Whole foods are greater than the sum of their parts.
A Naturopath uses many tools to help support a clients health this can include:
. Herbs
. Bach flower remedies.
. Homeopathy
. Iridology (the study of the iris of the eye)
. Tongue and facial analysis
The practice of Naturopathic Nutrition may include appropriate recommendations and advice on:
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Individually assessed dietary therapy.
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Optimal food preparation.
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Traditional approaches to detoxification.
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Lifestyle recommendations to optimise dietary therapy.
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Full and clear information that empowers and encourages each individual to achieve optimal health and well-being.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) definition of health states:
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.