Course: Fundamentals of Naturopathic Medicine

Identity and treat the cause Tolle causam is like a tree. The leaves are the symptoms of disease that appear when the structural integrity of the trunk is comprised. The …

In naturopathy, there’s a core principle called Tolle totum which translates to “treat the whole person” in Latin. This principle is closely linked to philosophical ideas about holism, which is …

“As to diseases, make a habit of two things – to help, or at least, to do no harm” – Hippocrates Have you heard of the term “first, do no …

Naturopathic principles were only recently codified in the 21st century. In 1986, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) undertook the task to unify naturopathic philosophy. A select group of …

The healing power of nature – Vis medicatrix naturae has long-standing roots within the Corpus Hippocraticum since 400BC. The originals of Vis medicatrix naturae The ancient Greek medical work conducted …

Compared to Europe and the US, Australian naturopathic medicine primarily began in the 20th century, specifically during 1910 – 1940. The emergence of naturopathic medicine in Australia can be captured …

The eclectic practitioners of the 19th and 20th century contributed to advancing the naturopathic scope of practice. Before the emergence of naturopathic medicine, the Eclectics were a branch of American …

“Nature cure is a system of building the entire being in harmony with the constructive principles in Nature on the physical, mental, moral and spiritual planes of being” – Henry …

Following his recovery and after undertaking training from Kneipp, Benedict Lust became determined to take his knowledge and experiences to the Western world in 1896. Benedict Lust was a German-born …

One of the critical contributors, if not a significant founder of naturopathic medicine, is Sebastian Kneipp – a German priest who established a form of hydrotherapy (water therapy) called Kneipp …

While naturopathic medicine is more contemporary and has been shaped and influenced over the last 200 years, many modalities and philosophical frameworks have been used in various forms as society …

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of traditional medicine practised worldwide for centuries. Before we unpack what naturopathic medicine is, it is essential to understand what a traditional medicine system …