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

