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Naturopathy is a holistic approach to health, which supports the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Naturopathy combines current scientific research with age-old traditions to support, nourish and restore balance. Naturopaths look at the underlying cause of a condition and work with the patient to implement a treatment strategy appropriate for that person.

Naturopathy is a complementary medicine that can work both as an alternative to orthodox treatments or alongside them. Naturopaths often work in conjunction with other health professionals including GP’s or medical specialists. Medical blood tests may be required to assist in diagnosis or to monitor treatment progress to ensure effective treatment.

Naturopaths provide diet and lifestyle advice, prescribe herbal medicines, vitamin & mineral therapies to treat both acute and chronic illness. Naturopathy aims to achieve optimum health & vitality, prevent illness, develop positive habits and assist people to be empowered in their own health and healing.

A naturopathic consultation includes a thorough patient history in order to provide an individual assessment and treatment strategy.

Naturopathy can be used to treat and support healing for a wide range of conditions. These include:

Fertility Management

Pre-conception, cycle charting, improve sperm count and morphology

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutritional requirements, diet, birth preparation, uterine preparation and tone, post birth support; healing the uterus, assisting milk production, post natal depression, mastitis.

Women’s Health

PMS, PCOS, endometriosis, painful periods, irregular cycles, fibroids, menopause

Men’s Health

Sperm improvements, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP)

Infant and Children’s Health

Recurrent colds & infections, fussy eating, skin disorders, food allergies, introducing solids.

Digestive Problems

Poor digestion, digestive disorders, IBS, bloating

Intolerances

Gluten, fructose

Allergies

Hay fever, sinusitis, food sensitivities and intolerances.

Fatigue Syndromes

Chronic fatigue and adrenal exhaustion.

Weight Management

Weight loss, weight gain.

Skin Conditions

Acne, dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.

Autoimmune Conditions
Infections and Immunity

Bacterial and viral infections, cold & flu, cough, croup, ear infections, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharangitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, glandular fever, chronic fatigue, and frequent/recurrent illness.

Pain syndromes

Osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica.

Stress disorders

Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, insomnia and sleep disturbances.

Neurological disorders

Multiple Sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke recovery and Guillian-Barre Syndrome).

General Energy

Anaemia, nutritional deficiencies and improving vitality.