Naturopathy is a system
of medicine aimed to diagnose and treat any human ailment,
pain and injury through the use of natural elements, mainly
5 in number – Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth Naturopathy
believes that all forms of disease are due to the same cause,
that is, the accumulation of waste materials and toxins
in our bodies that are steadily piling up.
There are two areas of focus in naturopathy: one is supporting
the body's own healing abilities, and the other is empowering
individuals to make lifestyle changes necessary for the
best possible health. While N.D.s treat both short bouts
of illness and chronic conditions, their emphasis is on
prevention of disease and patient education. Many different
therapies are used to.
The modern form of naturopathy can be traced to 18th- and
19th-century natural healing systems. Such systems include
hydrotherapy (water therapy), which was popular in Germany
and nature cure, developed in Austria, and based on the
use of food, air, light, water, and herbs to treat illness.
Benjamin Lust, a German immigrant, first introduced naturopathy
to the United States in 1902 when he founded the American
School of Naturopathy. The school emphasized the use of
natural cures, proper bowel habits, and good hygiene as
the essential tools for health. This was the first time
that dietary principles, like increasing fiber intake and
minimizing saturated fats, became popular.
