Naturopathy

A naturopathy session integrates various aspects. These include natural nutrition, habit changes, sound therapy, detoxification, movement advice, and the use of natural remedies, including Bach flowers or specific herbs, massage, reflexology, pranotherapy and fertility enhancement.

Introduction and Information Gathering: The session begins with a warm welcome from the naturopath. Detailed information is collected about your medical history, current lifestyle, and daily habits. This phase is crucial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of your health and goals.

Discussion on Natural Nutrition: The naturopath carefully examines your current diet and discusses potential areas for improvement. Advice is provided on how to incorporate a balanced and natural diet, including a variety of whole foods, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Any food intolerances or sensitivities are also discussed.

Habit Changes: Based on the gathered information, the naturopath guides you through a process of habit change. Negative habits that may impact your health, such as smoking or excessive sugar consumption, are identified, and strategies are proposed to replace them with healthier habits.

Sound Therapy: If you’re interested in sound therapy, the naturopath explains how it works and how it can be integrated into your wellness plan. Sound therapy may involve using tools like crystal bowls or Tibetan bells, emitting harmonic vibrations that promote relaxation and healing.

Detoxification: If deemed appropriate, a potential detoxification process is discussed. The naturopath explains the benefits and risks involved, providing suggestions on how to facilitate the process through hydration, intake of detoxifying herbs, and promoting liver and kidney functions.

Movement Advice: Personalized advice is given regarding movement and physical exercise. Discussions revolve around how to integrate physical activity into your daily routine, choosing activities that fit your lifestyle and preferences.

Use of Natural Remedies: The naturopath may recommend the use of natural remedies, such as Bach flowers or specific herbs, to address specific health issues or emotional balance. These remedies are selected based on your individual needs and can be used as support for your well-being.

Follow-Up Planning: The naturopath schedules follow-up sessions to monitor your progress, assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies, and make any necessary adjustments to the plan. This is also an opportunity to address any questions or concerns.

Integration with Conventional Medicine: The naturopath recognizes the importance of integrating with conventional medicine. In cases of serious medical conditions, it might be advised to consult a conventional medical doctor.

Planning for Additional Treatments: Based on the outcomes achieved, the naturopath may suggest further treatments or complementary therapies that could contribute to your overall well-being.

Specific Treatments in more detail.

Leg massage and pranotherapy treatment.

A type of treatment that aims to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation in the legs. Stimulation includes lymphatic drainage techniques, which aim to improve the drainage of lymphatic fluids from the lower extremities. This can help reduce swelling and promote lymphatic circulation. Pranotherapy or pranopractice is a practice involving the transfer of vital energy (prana) to promote well-being and balance. During pranotherapy, the therapist might work to balance the body’s energy, remove energy blockages and promote the circulation of life energy. Circulation Benefits: The combination of leg stimulation and pranotherapy could have the potential to offer several benefits to blood and lymphatic circulation,

Reflexology. A reflexology session is a holistic practice that involves stimulating reflex zones on the feet, hands or ears that are believed to be connected to organs and body parts. Below is a description of how a reflexology session might take place:

Examination of reflex zones: The reflexologist will carefully examine the reflex zones of the feet, hands, or ears, depending on your preference or needs. These reflex zones are treated like a map of the body, and the reflexologist looks for any signs of tension, discomfort or imbalance.

 Stimulation of reflex zones: Using pressure and massage techniques, the reflexologist will gently stimulate the reflex zones identified during the examination.

Fasting. Discussion of the different types of fasting: The counselor may ask for detailed information about your medical history, lifestyle, eating habits, personal goals, and motivations for exploring fasting therapy. This step is critical to tailor the approach to your individual needs.

Discussion of the different types of fasting: The counsellor explains the different types of fasting, such as intermittent fasting, every other day fasting, and extended fasting. The potential benefits of each type of fasting are discussed and which might be best suited to your needs.

Feasibility and safety review: The counsellor assesses your suitability for fasting therapy based on your general health, pre-existing medical conditions and other factors. It is important to check whether there are contraindications to fasting and whether it can be done safely.

Planning the fast: Based on the information gathered, the counselor will plan your approach to fasting therapy. This includes the length of the fast, the choice of type of fast, the most appropriate time, and how to prepare yourself for the fast. Detailed instructions are provided on how to start and end fasting gradually.

Support during the fast: During fasting, the counselor can offer support through regular meetings, calls or messages to monitor your progress, answer your questions and provide encouragement. This support can help you overcome any difficulties you may encounter.

Monitoring and adjustments: During the fast, the counsellor may monitor your vital signs, energy levels, hunger, hydration, and other key factors to make sure the fast is progressing safely and effectively. Any adjustments to the fasting plan can be discussed based on your individual response.

End of fasting and reintroduction of food: At the end of the fasting period, the counsellor guides you through a gradual process of reintroducing food. This is a crucial step to avoid digestive problems and gradually adapt your digestive system to solid foods.

Post-fasting counselling: After fasting, the counsellor can provide advice on how to maintain the benefits gained, how to maintain a balanced diet and mindful eating.

Planning for the future: At the end of the session, the counselor can discuss the possibility of additional counseling sessions to follow up on your wellness journey and answer any questions that may arise later.

Fertility. A consultation on fertility problems, both male and female, with a naturopath is a meeting aimed at exploring the possible causes of fertility problems and developing a natural treatment plan to improve the chances of conception.

Comprehensive information gathering: The consultation begins with gathering detailed information about medical history, lifestyle, nutrition, sexual health, and any previous medical treatments for both male and female clients. It is important to get a complete picture of the situation to identify potential contributing factors.

Discussion of concerns and goals: The naturopath will ask the client to share her concerns, desires, and goals related to fertility. This helps to establish a complete understanding of individual needs.

Holistic assessment: Based on the information gathered, the naturopath will perform a holistic assessment, considering physical, emotional,  mental, and environmental factors that could affect fertility. This helps identify possible imbalances or underlying causes.

Lifestyle and nutrition survey: The naturopath will examine the lifestyle, nutrition, and daily habits of both male and female clients. Possible factors such as diet, exercise, stress, sleep hygiene, and use of substances such as alcohol and tobacco will be explored.

Examination of hormonal factors: In the case of female fertility, hormonal balance including menstrual cycle and ovarian health could be assessed. For male fertility, factors such as sperm quality and testosterone levels could be examined.

Tips for male fertility: For male fertility, the naturopath might recommend adopting a balanced diet rich in nutrients essential to the health of the reproductive system. Specific supplements, herbs or natural remedies that can support sperm health and sexual function might also be suggested.

Suggestions for female fertility: For female fertility, advice could be given on how to optimize the health of the uterus, ovary, and menstrual cycle. Hormonal balance can be addressed through nutrition, physical activity, use of herbs and other natural therapies.

Emotional support and stress management: The naturopath can offer stress management techniques, relaxation tips, and emotional balance, as stress can negatively affect both male and female fertility.

Follow-up planning: Based on the initial assessment, the naturopath will schedule follow-up meetings to monitor progress, make any adjustments to the plan, and address any new concerns.

Collaboration with medical professionals: Importantly, the naturopath can work in collaboration with conventional medical professionals, such as gynaecologists and urologists, to ensure a comprehensive approach to reproductive health.