The naturopathic principles form the foundation of naturopathic practice, guiding holistic practitioners to consider the whole person, and identify the cause of disease or dysfunction while empowering the patient with the knowledge and guidance to take responsibility for their health and prevent future disease.
primum non nocere
FIRST DO NO HARM
Naturopaths select medicines and methods based on minimising the risk of harm, which includes the emphasis of preventative medicine to prevent future harm.
vis medicatrix naturae
THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE
Naturopaths support the innate self-healing processes within the body, and select remedies that work in harmony with the body's processes.
tolle causam
TREAT THE CAUSE OF DISEASE
Naturopaths seek to investigate, understand and treat the underlying cause of the disease or imbalance. A naturopath will aim to treat the underlying cause, rather than only treating the symptoms, to return the patient to health.
tolle totem
TREAT THE WHOLE PERSON
A naturopath aims to understand the whole person, not only a list of symptoms, to take a holistic approach to healthcare. Each person has unique physical, emotional, genetic, environmental, spiritual and social aspects that contribute to their overall health or illness, and therefore treatment is also individualised.
docere
NATUROPATH AS TEACHER
The role of a naturopath is to support and guide the patient in their healing. By sharing knowledge of nutrition and lifestyle principles, the patient is able to take individual responsibility for their healing and the prevention of future imbalance or disease.
preventare
PREVENTION IS THE BEST CURE
Prevention of future disease and reduction of risk factors are an important part of naturopathic health care. Naturopaths support their patients long term health by sharing knowledge on the principles of healthy living, to support their health and prevent future illness.
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