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Doctor as teacher (Docere)

“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” …

Preventative medicine

Do you think the naturopathic principle prevention has a role to play in leading a healthy lifestyle? Many chronic diseases and risk factors for developing a chronic disease, can have …

Bring whole person care to the forefront

What do you think whole person health is, and why could this concept be of value to health and well-being? What is whole person health? Whole person health involves looking …

Nature heals

Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing, is a traditional Japanese practice that focuses on immersing yourself in nature and being mindful using your five senses. So, how does this apply to naturopathic …

The value of naturopathic medicine

The value of naturopathic principles extends beyond professional practice, shaping a holistic approach to health and well-being in both professional and everyday life. Naturopathic principles can be used in everyday …

The world is your oyster

There is a misconception that once you have a naturopathy degree, all you can be a naturopath in clinical practice. Did you know that naturopaths can contribute and shape the …

Massage therapy

Massage therapy has been a core discipline within naturopathic practice since the work of the Nature cure movement, but how does this historical discipline sit within a contemporary naturopathic scope …

Diet and lifestyle recommendations

The quote by Hippocrates is an important concept highly relevant to today’s world, but the component of having a healthy lifestyle is equally important in ensuring individual health and well …

Clinical nutritional medicine

Historically, clinical nutritional medicine may be considered a more contemporary discipline to naturopathic medicine. However, its role and importance in human health has continually been made evident in scientific research. …

Its all about the herbs…

In Australia, naturopaths have four to five core disciplines in their tool kit (known as a scope of practice) that they draw on to treatment a range of acute and …

Wellness

In naturopathic medicine, wellness is a central concept that encompasses a state of optimal health and vitality. But what and how does wellness relate as a naturopathic principle? Wellness as …

What does contemporary naturopathic practice look like?

Naturopathic medicine is a health care profession in its own right, but also sits within traditional, complementary and integrative medicine more broadly. In contemporary practice, naturopathic medicine is a healthcare …

Importance of prevention

Do you do anything to prevent disease and illness for your health? Prevention has a huge role to play in health promotion in naturopathic care and health care more generally. …