What is Naturopathy?

Naturopathy, also known as natural, alternative, complementary or holistic medicine. Its approach is the physical, psychic and emotional body of the Being, having nature as an auxiliary.
 

The human body has the innate ability to readjust itself to achieve health. The Naturopathy consultation has the function of enhancing and facilitating the healing mechanisms, working not only on the symptoms, but mainly on the causes of the same.
 

The primary objective of Naturopathy is to educate the patient to adopt, in a progressive and responsible way, the most beneficial lifestyle for their health and well-being.
 

The consultation...
 

The first consultation consists of a detailed assessment of all the aspects that make up the human being, on the most varied aspects of his life.
 

From the state of health (physical and mental), profession and work rhythm, life habits (diet (what you eat, what you drink), bowel function, sleep quality, exercise, how you spend your free time) , even covering the health of their interpersonal relationships.
 

In addition to this information, a series of medical tests can still be carried out, such as measuring blood pressure, listening to the heart, observing the eyes, ears and throat, among others.
 

And then, the action plan of the most suitable treatments for each case is established.
 

The naturopathic treatment uses counseling, nutrition, herbal medicine, massage, flower remedies, among others, as resources. One or another relaxation exercise can also be prescribed, small activities to introduce your daily routine, so that from now on the person learns to take better care of themselves and their problem, improving their habits.
 

Benefits
 

Naturopathy does not make use of chemical drugs, having the advantage of not having toxicity or side effects, being therefore safe when intended for athletes, children, pregnant women and the elderly.
 

What is it about?
 

It is a multidisciplinary therapy, it is a valid option for men and women of all ages. Used to treat chronic and acute disharmonies, covering several pathologies such as: obesity, poor blood circulation, gastrointestinal disorders, muscle and joint pain in general, headaches, stiff neck, sciatica, allergies, respiratory problems, stress, lack of memory and concentration , depression, smoking, premenstrual syndrome, imbalances in the immune and hormonal system, environmental and drug detoxification, nervous system disorders, among others.

Why try a consultation?
 

According to Naturopathy, our organism is capable of recovering, of self-balancing. The manifestation of any symptom of a disease is our body's resource to process what is happening and to use this innate capacity to return to its natural and healthy state.
 

However, any and all symptoms must be followed up and properly treated.
 

Unlike conventional medicine, naturopathy instead of treating the symptoms, seeks the main cause of the problem. In addition to being 100% natural, it takes into account the Human Being as the whole he is, based on physical health (body), metal (cognition, how we think, feel and perceive the world), emotional (how we relate) , reaching the habits of life, because what we live daily directly affects our organism.
 

THE  does it mean to you? (consequences of treatment)
 

A healthy mind really guarantees a healthy body. In search of health, preventing and treating diseases, we are increasingly looking for a “healthy body, healthy mind” balance.
 

Naturopathy guides and educates in order to adopt changes  more appropriate to your lifestyle, in a progressive and responsible way, helping to awaken reflections about yourself for your health and well-being.

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Consultation - €50

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Therapist: Bruno Gonçalves and Isis Teixeira*