What is a Naturopath?

The term Naturopathy originated in the late 19th Century but the art had been traced back through Germany into Greece, to Hippocrates himself, and beyond. There have always been people who understood that healing will occur naturally in the human body, if it is given what it truly needs --- proper diet, pure water, fresh air, sunlight, exercise, and rest. For these people, the emphasis has not been on finding a disease and killing it, but rather on helping the body establish its own state of good health. In today’s world these people are known as naturopaths. True naturopaths recognize that allopathic health care is sometimes necessary. They also know that many people can achieve and maintain good health through the use of Naturopathy.

When determining the root cause of a client's issues, true naturopaths do not diagnose or treat disease, but instead focus on health and education. They teach clients how to create an environment that is conducive to good health, enabling their clients to make their own choices and be very proactive about their health and well-being.