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What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a holistic method of healing which recognises the ability of the body to overcome disease. Treatments aim to support and aid the body to heal itself with the use of herbal medicine, homeopathy, vibrational essences, supplements, nutritional and lifestyle advice. We have clinics based in Perth, Australia and London, Berkshire, Wiltshire and Lancashire in the UK.

Philosophy

Naturopathy is a healing art based on holistic principles in conjunction with vis medicatrix naturae - the healing power of nature. This includes treating the underlying cause within the body to achieve optimal health that may have been compromised by lifestyle, genetic predisposition or dietary imbalances. Within this belief, naturopathy aims to restore vitality through supporting and stimulating the body’s own healing mechanisms.

Modalities

• Western herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine in society. The practitioner makes use of extracts and tinctures derived exclusively from plants. Herbal preparations are able to balance the whole body unlike pharmaceuticals, which only work on one specific system. Modern herbal medicine is safe and is constantly backed up by updated research.
  
• Nutrition is the treatment of disorders using food as medicine. With the fast paced stressful lifestyle of our society, many of us are eating highly refined foods. This does not supply us with the nutrients we need to maintain good health. The naturopathic nutritionist uses fresh whole foods and supplements to re-establish an optimum nutritional status required for good health.
  
• Homeopathy uses the principle of ‘like cures like’. The substances used are prepared in a unique way so that they correct the patient’s vital force which balances their spiritual, emotional and physical levels. They are extremely safe and effective. They are have no side effects and are great to use throughout pregnancy and also on young children.
  
• Vibrational Essences recognize that everything has a vibration. A person’s healthy vibration is influenced by the multitude of physical, mental and emotional stimluli that they are exposed to. Flower essences, Gem essences and Plant essences carry certain vibrations that can influence people. These can bring about healing within a person by supporting the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects.

Conditions treated

Naturopaths are trained in a variety of modalities and therefore able to treat a broad spectrum of illnesses or disease states in adults and children that are either acute or chronic.

Some conditions include:

• respiratory conditions
  
• skin conditions
  
• anxiety, depression and stress
  
• colds and flu
  
• infections
  
• gastrointestinal and digestive disturbances
  
• hormonal abnormalities such as menopausal symptoms
  
• allergies.

Naturopathy is also useful in treating issues that may involve first aid (a great tool for looking after and raising children):

• bites and stings
  
• burns
  
• sprains and strains.

However, problems do not need to be specific for naturopathic treatment as treatments can cure an overall feeling of un wellness.

Alex Field - Naturopath Perth

Alex has been working as an Intuitive Naturopath for 15 years; she is a fully trained Naturopath and is a member of the International Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists, which is based in London.

She also works with the unique ability of ‘clear seeing’ which allows her to pick on areas of congestion within peoples energy systems and to put together a programme that will support them, thus allowing them to initiate their own healing journey.

Alex often works with pre-conception, pregnancy and post birth ladies (see also the Doula section), and also general health issues with both men and women. Plus issues that are often found in children such as, skin conditions, recurring colds and flu, constipation, ADD, ADHD and other emotional and behavioural imbalances."We are all made up of spiritual, mental, emotional and physical forces and as such treating an ailment requires attention to all of these facets."

Alex Field, MGNI MRNI MH, works face to face with clients in Lancashire and London, as well as distant consults around the world, via the telephone, skype or email.

Contact Alex for more information on alex@pittapatta.com or 08 646 07494, mobile 0407 377 020

Harriet Hindley - Naturopath London & Lancashire

Harriet is a fully qualified Naturopath and is a member of Complementary Therapists Association and works specifically with a person’s physical health. Supporting them to make the necessary dietary changes in order to aid with their bodies, own healing mechanism.

During a consultation, Harriet will analyze a five day food diary, take an in depth case history - looking at factors such as emotional blockages, lifestyle, medical history and genetic predisposition.

"When we become aware of our diets and lifestyle it helps empower us to pay attention to what areas of our lives we need to nourish."

By creating a partnership with her clients, Harriet not only treats their conditions, but also educates and empowers them to overcome illness and achieve a level of vitality and wellbeing they forgot was possible.

Harriet works in Lancashire and London.

Contact Harriet for more information on harriet@pittapatta.com or 07825 370322

Lucinda Miller - Naturopath London, Berkshire & Wiltshire

Lucinda Miller is a family naturopath, iridologist and herbalist. She runs her Nature Doc Clinics in Central London, Wiltshire and Berkshire. Lucinda has been helping children and their parents for 13 years and is a mother of three herself. She is a full member of the Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists and the British Herbal Medicine Association and has trained in advanced Functional Medicine Diagnostics and uses the DAN! nutritional approach to learning and behavioural issues.

She specialises in family and pediatric health to include asthma, eczema, hay fever, digestive issues, fussy eating, ear infections, anxiety issues, bed wetting, problems with sleep patterns, and learning and behavioural support including children on the autistic spectrum, or with ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia.

Lucinda Miller MGNI MRNI MH, works in London, Wiltshire and Berkshire.

Contact Lucinda for more information on 07710 038042 or www.naturedoc.co.uk

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