Naturopathy
Unsafe with pregnancy
A system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. Remedies include massages, exercise, acupuncture, herbs and nutritional advice.
Caution
Traditional naturopaths will often dismiss the principles of modern medicine; Medical practitioners class this as harmful
A number of Naturopaths have been found criminally guilty in courts of law and in many countries
It has striking similarities to ‘waiting for a miracle’ treatment of illnesses
Some of their principles are based on ‘folk medicine’ theories that have been proven wrong many decades ago
Therapy for:
Trained Naturopaths may be able to help with these conditions:
Allergies
Fertility issues
Obesity
Chronic Pain
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
Digestive problems
Comments
It appears to be quite obvious that the body does not resolve many illnesses without external help. Medical science has proven efficiency and it is not advisable to ignore common medical interventions
Western Medicine is proven to help with acute and emergency situations. Naturopaths belive that Naturopathy is beneficial for long-term protection, disease prevention and general wellness
Folk medicine (Traditional Naturopaths) is still practiced in many poorly resourced countries in the absence of modern medical facilities
Poorly trained Babalawos in West Africa and Sangomas in Southern Africa are examples
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Unsafe with children
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