Lecture 1 Naturopathic principles Flashcards
(31 cards)
Complete the phrase
Health is a state of (….) with surrounded by (……). Equilibrium/ nature.
Health is a state of being in equilibrium with surrounding nature.
Principle 1:
The healing power of ……
Nature
What can the body do in terms of its healing?
The body can heal itself given the right conditions and treatment.
What does the have that support healing?
The vital force- responsible for self- healing that can be stimulated or suppressed.
What is the vital force stimulated by to aid healing?
Fresh air, sun, clean water, healthy diet, fasting, detox.
Principle 2:
…… is preferable to cure
Prevention
3: Treat the cause not the ……
Symptom
Principle 4:
The …… ……… is treated
Whole person
What are some factors to take into account for treating the whole person?
Physical, mental, energetic, environmental, social, genetics.
Principle 5
Health is more than an ……. …… ……..
Absence of Infirmity
What is health?
People live in a state of clear skin, free vital force, alkalised system and high energy and vitality.
Principle 6
Treat the …… not the ……..
Person/ disease.
What is key in treating the patient and not the disease?
Finding the true route cause which is unique for each patient.
Principle 7
The individual is …….
unique
Principle 8
All ….. stems from …….
disease stems from imbalance
What theory links with Principle 8? ‘disease stems from imbalance’
terrain theory and autotoxemia
disease stems from imbalance - so as naturopathy’s what is our aim?
Return the patient to balance.
Principle 9
Disease is due to …… …….
Internal environment
Principle 10
Address deficiency and excess
In naturopathy what would be excess? Toxins.
In naturopathy what would be excess?
Toxins
What would be deficiency?
Weakness, organs can become deficient.
Principle 11
Ailments should not be …….
Suppressed
What happens if we suppress symptoms
Drives then deeper into the body and they manifest into more serious conditions.
What does suppression do to the vital force?
Disrupts and blocks.
