naturopathy and its principles

Question 1

what does “vis medicatrix naturae” mean?

Answer 1

“the body’s natural ability to heal itself” in latin, by hippocrates

Question 2

any form of health care that acknowledges and relies upon the body’s natural ability to heal itself and the nature provides assistance for the body’s ability

Answer 2

naturopathy

Question 3

these are natural medicine

Answer 3

herbalism, homeopathy, acupuncture

Question 4

the use of direct extracts of the plants as treatments (ex. teas); some of these remedies are mild and gentle and are eaten as foods (ex. oats)

Answer 4

herbalism

Question 5

plants + other sources (minerals and compounds) + water; in the form of drops, pills, lozenges

Answer 5

homeopathy

Question 6

inserting needles to the points of the body stimulating the nervous system which releases chemicals that promotes healing

Answer 6

acupuncture

Question 7

the six philosophies of naturopathy

Answer 7

1. first do no harm
2. the healing power of nature
3. identify and treat the causes
4. doctor as teacher
5. treat the whole person
6. prevention is better than cure

Question 8

therapists should assess the clients carefully and critically so that the health care can be more appropriate and as close to natural state as possible

Answer 8

first do no harm

Question 9

healing in naturopathy promotes and encourages clients to utilize nature to be their source of healing. since nature provides the purest kind of medicines and cures

Answer 9

the healing power of nature

Question 10

since the clients are the ones that experiences the symptoms of their diseases, they are also the ones who could trace back the actual causes of their illness and find ways to prevent it or cure it

Answer 10

identify and treat the causes

Question 11

health care practitioner must educate clients to take responsibility of their health using the natural medicine

Answer 11

doctor as teacher

Question 12

treatments should be holistic. remember that an illness can be the result of an imbalance in any aspect of the client’s body, so the healing must address all

Answer 12

treat the whole person

Question 13

as therapists, we suggest strategies that could prevent occurrence of illnesses to our clients. strategies such as exercise, balanced diets, rest, etc.

Answer 13

prevention is better than cure