Treat the cause not the symptom Naturopaths aim to bring about lasting changes by addressing the root cause of health problems. For example, if you suffer from headaches, medications may ease the symptoms but not address the cause, which can be stress, tension, hormonal imbalance, blood sugar imbalance, dehydration or a more serious cause. Holistic Health Assessment In order to make a thorough holistic assessment of your health Helen will firstly: - Listen and take note of your present symptoms and health concerns
- Examine your past health history and that of your family
- Conduct any relevant tests
After a thorough examination of your case including the results of screening tests, Helen will consult with you to create an individually tailored program to address your present and future health goals and put you on the Vital Synergy path to optimal health. Natural Remedies, Naturopaths Use: - Diet and Lifestyle Advice - Healthier diet and lifestyle choices are at the core of naturopathic treatment programs. Many health conditions can dramatically improve with dietary changes that simultaneously treat and prevent chronic disease.
It can be difficult to trace food sensitivities yourself given the variety of foods in your diet. Helen uses effective detective work to identify what foods or chemicals may be aggravating your condition. - Nutritional medicines - vitamins, minerals, cell salts, celloids, fish and plant oils. These may be used where there is a perceived deficiency due to poor diet, inadequate digestion or absorption, illness or increased demand such as in pregnancy or when under stress. Many research studies have shown proven benefits to those taking a multivitamin daily. Not all multivitamins are the same! Talk to Helen about what makes a good multivitamin and which is the best multivitamin for you.
- Herbal medicines - liquid or tablet forms of high quality herbal preparations may be used to safely and effectively restore harmony to the body. A special blend will be created to meet your needs or if you prefer many excellent blends in tablet form are now available.
Although herbs are natural substances you should always consult a trained herbalist before prescribing herbs for yourself as they can interact with pharmaceutical drugs or have an impact on your health condition if not chosen correctly. - Homoeopathic remedies - specially prepared minute doses of substances that work on your subtle energy fields to greatly enhance the body's natural healing powers. Homoeopathy is based on the principle of "like cures like". For instance peeling onions cause your eyes to sting and weep. Likewise homoeopathic Allium Cepa (Latin for onion) may be used to bring relief to a condition such as hay fever that has stinging weepy eyes as a symptom.
- Flower Essences (Bach or Australian Bush Flower essences)- gentle essences that can work though your subtle energies to release emotions such as sadness, fear, anger, grief or even emotional blocks from the past. Flower essences can have a powerful effect on your emotions to bring positive transformation and create true wellbeing and harmony.
Have you ever used Rescue Remedy® or Emergency Essence® for your pet? These flower essences have a calming effect on your pet at times of distress. Of course they are great for kids (and adults) too! | 
