Therapeutic Environments

Considering the Herbal Way? What to Expect...

Botanical, herbal, phytotherapy; all words that may be applied to plant medicine.  Most folks are familiar with Chinese or Ayurvedic systems of medicine.  But few know that European and American herbal medicine was the primary form of medicine used by physicians until the early 1900s, prescribed widely though out the medical community.  Today the modern herbalist, the professional herbalist, is reclaiming the roots of this tradition, a tradition that speaks to self-care and self- health.

Using herbal remedies is a process of education and re-thinking old habits and thoughts. As you proceed you will discover effective, supportive herbal self-help plans right for you.  You may determine that herbal teas are best for your life style or you may consider other options such as tinctures, herbal baths, capsules, sprays, inhalations, oils, or poultices.  There are many creative uses of our healing plants.  Aromatherapy and Flower Essences are a part of the larger field of herbalism and an option as well.  Herbal healing takes time to see shifts and changes for the long term.  This is wellness not disease medicine. It is vital to proceed with the greatest of care for your best behalf. 

© Connie Henry, June 2005/January 2009

 

Naturopathic Fact Sheet

"Naturopathy: a distinct system of non-invasive healthcare and health assessment in which neither surgery or drugs are used, dependence being placed only on education, counseling, naturopathic remedies and natural substances, including without limitation, the use of foods, food extracts, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, digestive aids, botanical substances, topical natural substances, homeopathic preparations, air, water, heat, cold, sound, light, the physical modalities of magnetic therapy, naturopathic non-manipulative bodywork and exercise to help stimulate and maintain the individual’s intrinsic self-healing processes.”

-Coalition for Natural Health

Traditional Naturopaths:

Traditional Naturopaths do NOT:

• Perform surgery
• Prescribe drugs
• Diagnose and treat illness
• Aspire to become your primary care physician
• Practice with a focus on dis-ease

“ I AM A TRADITIONAL NATUROPATH”

“I invite you to take a journey with your self; the sweetness of feeling whole”

“It is the responsibility of the person to maintain their health and wellness.  It is the responsibility of the community to provide the tools, products and means to do so.”

 J. Digby Henry, MA, CHF, BBP