Just What Is Natural Health?
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In the West, we like to think
of our world as modern and of our medical
system as sophisticated. Yet, with the wide
array of illnesses, diseases and disorders that
continue to escalate in scope and number, it
might be time to explore another way of
evaluating and maintaining health. Many people
are doing just that, exploring the realm of
natural health.
The basic premise of natural health is that
when the body is nourished and maintained
optimally, it is able to heal itself
naturally.
Better yet, it can prevent
the occurrence of disease in the first
place.
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In other words, we wouldn't need the
interventions of our medical system in many cases after
all.
Instead, we can create the environment and
conditions that allow the body to heal itself in which optimum
health can be assured.
A healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone to natural health.
Prevention is the foundation. Natural health is not about being
a health fanatic, but more a health conscious person. This
means holistic health, encompassing the whole person, body,
mind and spirit.
Natural health practitioners believe that prevention is each
individual person's choice, and that each is capable of taking
active responsibility for their own personal health and well
being. The healthy lifestyle that is encouraged involves eating
fresh whole foods, taking nutritional supplements as needed,
ensuring regular physical exercise, and managing the sources
and levels of stress in the environment.
Despite the best intentions and prevention, disorders of the
body might develop. When concerns do arise, natural health
treatment can include everything from vitamins and supplements,
to massage therapy, to homeopathy, to acupuncture, to other
forms of energy work. By definition, natural healing methods
address the whole person; they are holistic, rather than
focusing on a specific disease or body part that is
affected.
While the natural health approach is to prevent the occurrence
of serious infectious diseases or any medical emergencies, it
never condones treating these apart from traditional medical
intervention. There is nothing that prevents natural healing
methods from being used side by side with conventional medical
treatment. In many cases it can support the effectiveness of
the medical treatment by building the immune system and
bolstering health in other body systems.
While there have been efforts to pass legislation that requires
a prescription for dispensing vitamins and supplements, none
have yet been passed - at least not at the national level - in
the US. There are laws and regulations that govern the
"practice of medicine" that natural health practitioners cannot
violate. But, by and large, natural health is still an
unregulated field. This lack of regulation can be good and bad.
Ultimately, some middle ground will be reached overseeing safe
practices while ensuring choices in health care.
With its focus on prevention, natural health is the lifestyle
choice among millions of people today who choose to take
responsibility for their own well being. It emphasizes a
holistic approach to health and healing, creating the optimal
environment for the body to thrive, and employs natural
strategies when imbalance does occur. The interest in and
pursuit of natural health is more in demand today than ever
before.
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