What is a naturopath?

THIS IS A SUMMARY OF WHAT naturopaths are trained to do (in Denmark)

INSPIRED BY THIS e-BOOK from the Danish Institute for naturopathy

  • A naturopath is a complementary health practitioner who focuses on the root cause of illness or disease
  • Rather than just alleviating symptoms, a naturopath works to strengthen the body’s ability to heal itself
  • Using natural treatment methods and guidance on diet and a healthy lifestyle, a naturopath can help you achieve better balance in your body and more energy for it to heal itself
  • A naturopathic treatment can strengthen your immune system, enhance the elimination of waste products, and help restore and stabilize your body’s natural balance
  • The main elements of a regeneration program often include diet and nutrition, vitamins and minerals, regulation and symbiosis therapies
  • A healthy body in natural balance can often heal itself

the main elements

Diet and Nutrition

Healthy eating habits and optimal nutrition are essential prerequisites for achieving lasting treatment results and preventing diseases.

A naturopath provides personalized guidance on the type of diet and eating habits that are best for your health, well-being and the goals you want to achieve.

 

 

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins are vital micronutrients that, together with minerals and various healthy fatty acids, help ensure your well-being and enable your body to perform its many functions.

During illness or other stresses, the body’s need for vitamins, minerals, and fats increases.
A naturopath can help you identify which vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids will enhance your body’s ability to cope with the stresses it faces.

Regulation

Regulation therapy supports and complements diet and nutrition, improving your absorption of nutrients and enhancing your body’s ability to eliminate waste products.

A naturopath can recommend medicinal herbs and occasionally homeopathic remedies, utilizing the healing properties of plants to address imbalances in your body.

 

Symbiosis Therapy

Our body depends on a well-functioning immune system. If it doesn’t work optimally, we become ill. We may also develop infections and various symptoms such as allergies, intolerances, pain, reduced mobility, colds, or flu-like symptoms.
A naturopath can recommend relevant dietary supplements, probiotics, prebiotics, herbs, and other natural remedies to help rebuild your natural microflora on mucous membranes, skin, respiratory tract, and in your digestive system.