The naturopathic approach to health and disease focuses on the restoration of health. The treatment is based on a clean environment, adequate rest, nutritious food, and herbal medicine in order to assist the body’s self-healing processes.
What are the benefits?
A key strength of the naturopathic approach is the comprehensive case-taking. This allows the naturopath to find the answers to the many causes of health deterioration rather than based on a single diagnosis. The client is asked about their health history, their lifestyle, and diet at the first initial visit. Based on the complaints and the history, naturopaths discuss nutritional needs and herbal support. Functional diagnostic tests may be requested for further investigation. Pathology results are often used, and it helps to assess the nutritional status of the body.
