How to Use Naturopathy to Treat Stress
How we manage stress can determine the course of our health. Mild symptoms like sweaty palms or skin irritations are the body's way of warning us about temporary stress. Left unchecked, stress builds and takes a toll on immune, muscular and circulatory systems. Naturopathy, a system natural of health care, addresses the continuum of stress, using relaxation and detoxification techniques rather than prescription drugs.
Things You'll Need:
Access to a naturopathic doctor
Understand the Causes and Effects to Treat Stress
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Learn how repeated temporary stress can become a chronic problem leading to long-term muscular tension and immune disorders at the American Institute of Stress Web site (see Resources below).
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Visit a naturopath. Expect to spend at least an hour with a naturopathic doctor during your first visit. The doctor will want to get a very thorough history from you and learn about your lifestyle so that you can understand what is causing your stress and what effects it has.
Use Naturopathy to Reduce Your Stress Level
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Discover how naturopathy seeks the cause to treat the effects. Naturopathic doctors determine the origin of stress and remove the stressor, if possible. They attempt to ease symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue or skin conditions and break the cycle of stress through relaxation techniques like massage or yoga.
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Use a stress-reduction technique regularly that works for you. Massage, chiropractic and acupuncture are moderately expensive. Meditation, exercise and just slowing down cost nothing.
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Learn more about naturopathy by reading books by naturopathic doctors, such as "Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More" (see Resources below).
Tips & Warnings
Stress has short- and long-term effects in the body, and there is no single cure for stress in all people. Start a trial period of massage, yoga, meditation, chiropractic or breathing therapy to see what works for you.
Make use of emotional, mental or spiritual aids as well as physical ones to reduce your stress. Naturopathic doctors treat the whole person rather than a single symptom and may recommend practices to help you improve your mental outlook.
Get emergency care if your stress symptoms include extreme heart rate changes or trouble breathing.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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How we manage stress can determine the course of our health. Mild symptoms like sweaty palms or skin irritations are the body's way of warning us about temporary stress. Left unchecked, stress builds and takes a toll on immune, muscular and circulatory systems. Naturopathy, a system natural of health care, addresses the continuum of stress, using relaxation and detoxification techniques rather than prescription drugs.
Things You'll Need:
Access to a naturopathic doctor
Understand the Causes and Effects to Treat Stress
1
Learn how repeated temporary stress can become a chronic problem leading to long-term muscular tension and immune disorders at the American Institute of Stress Web site (see Resources below).
2
Visit a naturopath. Expect to spend at least an hour with a naturopathic doctor during your first visit. The doctor will want to get a very thorough history from you and learn about your lifestyle so that you can understand what is causing your stress and what effects it has.
Use Naturopathy to Reduce Your Stress Level
1
Discover how naturopathy seeks the cause to treat the effects. Naturopathic doctors determine the origin of stress and remove the stressor, if possible. They attempt to ease symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue or skin conditions and break the cycle of stress through relaxation techniques like massage or yoga.
2
Use a stress-reduction technique regularly that works for you. Massage, chiropractic and acupuncture are moderately expensive. Meditation, exercise and just slowing down cost nothing.
3
Learn more about naturopathy by reading books by naturopathic doctors, such as "Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More" (see Resources below).
Tips & Warnings
Stress has short- and long-term effects in the body, and there is no single cure for stress in all people. Start a trial period of massage, yoga, meditation, chiropractic or breathing therapy to see what works for you.
Make use of emotional, mental or spiritual aids as well as physical ones to reduce your stress. Naturopathic doctors treat the whole person rather than a single symptom and may recommend practices to help you improve your mental outlook.
Get emergency care if your stress symptoms include extreme heart rate changes or trouble breathing.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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