Naturopathy is an approach and a system of practical healing that uses natural tools and methods to support the body's self-healing processes, not only to alleviate symptoms but also to identify and treat the causes of illness and restore mind-body-spirit harmony.
What are the characteristics of naturopathy?
🔸 Holistic approach
Naturopathy treats the person as a whole - not just the body, but also the emotional and spiritual state.
🔸 Support self-healing capacity
It is based on the premise that the body can heal if we create the right conditions for it to do so.
🔸 Use of natural methods
Examples include:
herbs (phytotherapy)
nutrition and lifestyle advice
movement and massage therapies
reflexology
energetic treatments (e.g. reiki, bioresonance)
psychological stress relief (e.g. kinesiology, Bach flower therapy)
🔸 Also focuses on prevention
Not only can it be used for illnesses, but also to maintain health.
How does it work?
The naturopath:
- question the patient about his/her physical, mental and lifestyle condition,
- looks at the whole person, not just one organ or symptom,
- offers personalised advice and treatment,
- also helps to make lifestyle changes and to unblock mental blocks.
Its impact on official medicine:
In Hungary, certain branches of naturopathy are recognised by the state and require a qualification (e.g. reflexology, phytotherapy, lifestyle counselling).
Important: it is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment, but can complement it.
Several methods are empirically known to work, but not all have scientific evidence.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to do something for their health naturally.
Anyone looking for a complementary solution to medical treatment.
Who believes in the connection between body and soul.
Anyone who wants to take an active part in their own recovery.
