What is a Naturopath and why would I see one?

September 11, 2017

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Professional Naturopath in Adelaide

Every day, more and more people with chronic symptoms and conditions are failing to find a well informed natural medicine practitioner who can actually make an impact in reversing their condition. This is especially true for residents of Adelaide, South Australia.


The internet has really opened up access to medical information and new research to people across the globe.


In America a new generation of medical practitioners has emerged. Known as Naturopathic Physicians or Functional Medicine Practitioners Doctors like Josh Axe, Chris Kessner, Ben Lynch, Joseph Mercola, and Peter Osborne are gaining popularity through their informative websites, blog posts, webinars, publications podcasts etc.


These doctors do the standard medical training to become our equivalent of a GP but then go on to study Herbalism, Naturopathic Philosophy and Nutritional Medicine. They are able to prescribe drugs but they think like a Naturopath Adelaide and will treat the patient holistically, often prescribing diet and lifestyle changes first, nutritional and herbal medicine next and prescription medication only if necessary.


If you are one of the many people in Adelaide who have turned to the internet for an alternative to the treatment prescribed for Migraine headaches, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Reflux, Asthma or an autoimmune condition like Thyroiditis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Psoriasis or any other chronic condition, you may have been surprised at how much you can learn thanks to these dedicated practitioners.


So now you may understand that diet and lifestyle changes will make a big difference and natural medicine alternatives are available, where do you turn for support and guidance?


Highly qualified and experienced Naturopath in Adelaide


A Naturopath is a health care professional, without a medical degree, but with a very similar educational background to Naturopathic Physicians in America. Naturopaths are members Professional Associations and are listed as health care providers with Health Funds in Australia.


Linda Lowen is a qualified Naturopath based in Highbury, South Australia with over 10 years clinical experience. Call today on  08 8395 2836 to speak to a qualified naturopath and arrange a consultation!

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