If you have a condition that your doctor can’t cure, unexplained symptoms, or if you don’t want to take conventional medicine any more, you might want to see a Naturopath as your first port of call. A Naturopath will make a very thorough diagnosis using various different diagnostic tools, which include a very detailed case-taking at the first consultation, examining the body, taking blood-pressure, Iridology, looking at your nails & tongue, examination of ears if relevant, and muscle-testing. The therapist will build up a unique picture of the problems you have and how you have arrived at the symptoms you are presenting with. They would then recommend a treatment-plan, which might be to refer you to e.g. an acupuncturist or osteopath, or might include detoxification (e.g. colon cleansing), nutritional advice, supplements, life-style advice, reflexology, homeopathy, herbs, NAET (allergy treatment), Indian Head massage, hopi ear-candling, Auricular Therapy, Cupping, or Bach Flower Remedies, depending on what has been found. The type of treatment will vary according to you – what the condition is, and also what you, the patient, can realistically take on board.

1.      SYMPTOMS COMMONLY TREATED WITH NATUROPATHY INCLUDE:
“       Indigestion, Constipation, Diarrhoea, IBS
“       Candida
“       Unexplained symptoms
“       Eczema, Psoriasis and other skin complaints
“       Immune problems Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout
“       Headaches, Migraines
“       Hormonal Imbalances: Male and Female, Infertility, Problem periods, menopausal problems
“       Allergies
“       Post-Natal Depression, low mood, anxiety
“       Weight problems
“       Cystitis
“       Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
“       Ear infections, sinusitis
“       Food cravings & intolerances
“       Asthma, Hayfever
“       Babies’ health problems e.g. colic, teething, diarrhoea, recurrent colds/infections