Lecture 2 Naturopathy II

Question 1

German philosopher who described the three stages of truth: ridiculed, opposed and accepted as self-evident

Answer 1

Arthur Schopenhauer

Question 2

Name and describe the four core naturopathic philosophies that guide assessment and treatment

Answer 2

1. Unity of disease- always one underlying common denominator like pH, terrain vital force
2. Vitalism- identify blockage or restore insufficiency
3. Bio-individuality
4. Autotoxaemia

Question 3

What factors lead to the accumulation of wastes in the body?

Answer 3

• Wrong living habits
• Worry and emotional disharmony
• Overexerting body’s resources
• excesses/ neglect

Question 4

Name three symptoms which show the body trying to heal itself?

Answer 4

Fevers, colds, diarrhoea, skin eruptions

Question 5

Describe how suppression leads to deeper levels of disease.

Answer 5

Topical applications for eczema drives toxins from surface to interior

Surgical removal of tonsils leaves lungs susceptible to infection

Suppression of fever and pain with NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and bleeding

Question 6

Give four examples of suppression

Answer 6

Vaccination, pain reducers, topical steroids, antibiotics

Question 7

Describe the triad of health.

Answer 7

The balance of good health on the emotional, biochemical and structural level

Question 8

According to the Arndt-Schultz law, what is the effect of a small dose?

Answer 8

A small stimulus (dosage) encourages a living system.

Stimulates the vital force.

Question 9

According to the Arndt-Schultz law, what is the effect of a large dose?

Answer 9

Stops or destroys a living system. Suppresses Vial Force.

Medium dosage impedes, moderates or restricts a living system.