Natural Health
As a naturopath and a graduate in the field, Riannon Page has encountered numerous queries from individuals curious about the world of naturopathy. In this article, we will address ten common questions that shed light on various aspects of naturopathy, including the differences between naturopathy and modern medicine, as well as the roles and responsibilities of a naturopath. Whether you are considering a career as a naturopath or simply curious about the field, we hope to provide you with valuable insights and information.
They say the eyes are the window to your soul; and the study of iridology certainly confirms that. Iridology is an incredible tool that studies the iris, providing insight into systemic health concerns, genetic predispositions, and personality types. Although iridology is not a diagnostic tool, it is a wonderful supporting tool for consultations.
Autoimmune conditions are an increasing concern because of their impact on people’s lives and the limits of pharmaceutical treatment options. As with many other long term chronic conditions, complementary medicines such as naturopathy have much to offer in such cases – from helping to investigate the cause of the autoimmunity, to reducing symptoms, and more generally improving the person’s overall health and quality of life.
Let’s have a look at what autoimmunity means, how it can manifest itself, and how naturopathy can use herbal medicine to manage autoimmune conditions.
Water is such a normal part of our lives that we do not realise it can be a powerful therapeutic tool. In reality, water has been associated with medicine and health since the beginning of recorded history, and has been used by renowned physicians such as Hippocrates, the father of medicine, and Sebastian Kneipp who developed the water cure.
But how can something as simple as water have significant therapeutic effects? What conditions are known to benefit from the therapeutic use of water? And what are simple hydrotherapy practices you can use to support your health?
It's natural to feel anxious about entering the workforce after years of study. Some students look forward to graduation with relief, feeling as if they are about to finish a marathon. Others see the finish line as a looming pressure to decide their postgraduate career. We all want to have our ducks lined up in a row. So when you're in your last semester of study and still have no idea what you want to do, it's easy to feel panicked and overwhelmed. Thankfully, as a student, you are in the perfect environment to be supported in this seemingly impossible decision.
Living with endometriosis can be painful and frustrating. Western medicine can offer some relief, but for many, it doesn’t alleviate all the symptoms or address the root cause. Oftentimes, endometriosis sufferers experience more benefits from natural approaches that can help combat pain and discomfort.
Looking for ways to naturally manage your endometriosis? March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so there’s no better time to learn more about endometriosis and some ways to naturally manage it to reduce those debilitating and all too frequent endo symptoms.
Chicken soup is one of those wonder foods that helps to heal everything. It’s like a warm cuddle on a rainy day that nourishes and heals from the inside out. Many traditional cultures have their own variation of chicken soup, and it’s not hard to see why. Chicken soup is a highly nutritious meal that supports a healthy gut and immune function whilst providing essential nutrients for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum.
Every prospective parent has hopes for a healthy pregnancy, birth, and child, right? Yet, did you know that the preconception health environment of both the mum and dad-to-be can influence the mother’s and child’s health during pregnancy, birth and beyond?
Well, the answer is a big YES!
