History and Philosophy of Naturopathic Nutrition Flashcards
What is the definition of Naturopathy?
Naturopathy is a system of healthcare which encourages and promotes the body’s own self-healing mechanisms.
List 4 naturopathic therapies
Nutrition
Herbal Medicine
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
List the 5 Naturopathic Principles and give a brief explanation.
- The Healing power of nature - Vital Force - fresh air, sun, clean water, healthy diet, fasting, detoxification, natural therapy.
- Treat the cause not a symptom - WHY is it there, WHERE did it come from? WHAT is the cause?
- Treat the whole person - Individuality, The person is treated, not the symptom.
- Prevention is preferable to cure - diet, lifestyle, environment.
- Education - better understanding of health and empower clients to take responsibility for their own health
What is health?
Abundant Vitality -
The best possible physical, mental and emotional state.
What should a Naturopathic Nutritionist focus on?
- Using whole and organic food as medicine
- Detoxification and cleansing
- Constitution of a Client
- Understanding the cause of an individuals symptoms.
Who said
“Whatever disease the body has produced, it is able to revert it”
Dr A Vogel, Switzerland
Define: Nutrient
A substance which provides nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life.
Define: Nutrition
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
Define: Nourishment
The food for other substances necessary for growth, health and good condtion
Define: Food
Whole food
Organic food
Food - maintains life and growth
Whole food - not been processed or refined
Organic food - free from fertilisers, pesticides, irradiation, FMO’s growth hormones, livestock feed additives
What are superfoods?
Highly nutritious foods containing most of the vitamins, minerals and trace elements a body needs
e.g. Algae, sprouts, bee pollen, wheatgrass
Define: Junk Foods
Substances which are not natural, have been altered or not able to maintain health and growth.
e.g. GMO’s, transfats., sweeteners, pesticides, artificial colourings etc.
HINDER CELL COMMUNICATION
List 5 junk foods and state one nutritious alternative for each
- Crisps - nuts, kale or courgette crisps
- Chocolate bar - 85% dark chocolate, nuts, dates
- Breakfast cereals - overnight oats, with fruit, nuts, seeds, yoghurt.
- Fast food takeaways - homemade burgers/chicken
- Fizzy sugary drinks - Kombucha
Who said “ Let food be thy Medicine, and Medicine be thy food.”
Hippocrates (468-377 BC)
Who is the Father of Hydrotherapy?
Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897)