The Naturopathic Principles

Naturopathic nutrition is the practice of nutritional therapy within the context of naturopathic medicine. It is distinguished by the guiding principles that underlie and determine naturopathic practice:

• The healing power of nature - recognising the body's inherent ability to heal.

• Identify the cause - seek to identify the cause of an illness/imbalance rather than merely suppressing symptoms. To achieve optimal health we must aim to understand the root cause

• Do no harm - never use interventions that cause other conditions.

• Support the whole individual - When preparing a nutritional protocol, an individuals physical, emotional, social, genetic and environmental state are all taken into account. This is the foundation of holistic health.

• Therapist as educator - empower others by teaching self-care techniques to encourage them to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing.

• Prevention - encourage the promotion of a healthy lifestyle before an illness or imbalances has occurred.