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.

How can you stay healthy this winter?

The most important thing is to try and not get sick in the first place. Easier said than done? Maybe……

But here are some of my suggestions.

Stay hydrated and by this I mean actually drinking WATER. Soda, coffee and Gatorade do not count.

Rest and get quality sleep. A good night’s sleep is very important for our immune systems. Our bodies need to replenish themselves and when we don’t get enough sleep this can’t happen properly.

Eat well and on a regular schedule. Fresh fruits and vegetables are really critical in the winter. The more you can implement into your dishes the better. We love raw veggies and always have some on hand for snacking. When cooking your vegetables, less is better.

Try to keep stress at bay. Choose your battles and don’t waste energy on something you can’t fix or aren’t in control of. Write a list so we don’t feel so overwhelmed by the daily tasks we all have to endure. Laugh as much as possible. Rent a comedy movie and blow off some steam.

You knew this one was going to be on the list but WASH YOUR HANDS and don’t touch your face.

I have a ton more information on getting and staying healthy. Join me at my Gather health group for more!

http://thenaturalpath.gather.com/
Thanks
Teresa Abbott
Naturopath

Why don't I just take my own advice?

As you may know, I am a Naturopath so I love to learn new alternative modalities and pass that on to my clients. The one that I really think should be taught and shared with every person on the planet is EFT.

Emotional
Freedom
Technique

If you haven't heard of it, check it out. It has to be the most simple thing I have ever learned and the best part is that it totally works.

I don't know if I can share it here so if you would like more information email me and I will get it to you asap. There is a link on the site where you can watch a video demonstration and download a free manual.
Anyway, I have been feeling really uneasy and anxious since last night and it just finally dawned on me to do a couple of rounds of EFT and I already feel better. I need to listen to myself more often... ;)