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La naturopathie vivante
Le terme « naturopathie vivante » n’est pas une école officielle en soi, mais une façon de décrire une approche de la naturopathie qui :
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Reste proche du vivant (plantes, aliments non transformés, rythmes naturels, cycles saisonniers).
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Intègre le corps, l’esprit et l’âme plutôt que de réduire la santé à la seule physiologie.
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S’éloigne d’une naturopathie “copie-collée” du biomédical, centrée uniquement sur les analyses, les suppléments et les protocoles figés.
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Revalorise l’expérience humaine, les sagesses ancestrales et la prévention, en gardant toujours l’individu au centre, dans sa globalité et son unicité.
Principes clés de la naturopathie vivante
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Vitalisme – reconnaître l’existence d’une force vitale, source d’autorégulation et de régénération, que l’on soutient plutôt que de “forcer” par des moyens artificiels.
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Holisme – considérer toutes les dimensions de la personne : physique, énergétique, émotionnelle, mentale et spirituelle.
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Hygiénisme – revenir à des principes simples et naturels : respiration, mouvement, alimentation vivante, repos, gestion du stress, connexion avec la nature.
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Individualisation – adapter les conseils à la réalité de chaque personne, plutôt que d’appliquer des “recettes toutes faites”.
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Éducation à la santé – rendre la personne actrice de son mieux-être, par la transmission de connaissances et d’outils pratiques.
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Prévention – agir avant que le déséquilibre ne devienne maladie, en cultivant un terrain propice à la vitalité.
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Écoute et respect – accompagner sans jugement, dans une relation de confiance, en tenant compte du rythme, de l’histoire et des besoins profonds de la personne.
La naturopathie vivante Naturopathic Consultation
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine.
In essence, naturopathy in Canada is a regulated healthcare profession that utilizes natural therapies to support the body's self-healing abilities, address the root causes of illness, and promote overall wellness through a holistic and patient-centered approach.
Let me introduce you to the key aspects of naturopathy according to the CAND (Canadian Association of Neuropathic Doctors) and regulatory bodies.
Philosophy:
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Naturopathic medicine is guided by a unique set of principles that recognize the body's innate healing capacity (Vis Medicatrix Naturae), emphasize disease prevention, and encourage individual responsibility for health. Symptoms are seen as warning signals of improper functioning, and the focus is on treating the underlying cause of disease (Tolle Causam) rather than just suppressing symptoms. Naturopathic doctors strive to treat the whole person (Tolle Totum), considering physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, and social factors. They also emphasize the Doctor as Teacher (Docere), educating patients and promoting self-care. The guiding principle of "First, Do No Harm" (Primum Non Nocere) is paramount.
Scope of Practice:
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Naturopathic doctors in Canada are trained to provide services for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of an individual's diseases, disorders, and conditions using education and naturopathic techniques, therapies, or therapeutics. Their practice focuses on the overall health of the individual and utilizes common diagnostic procedures.
Type of Therapies:
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Naturopathic doctors employ a variety of natural therapies, which may include:
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Clinical Nutrition and Applied Nutrition
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Herbal Medicine
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Lifestyle Counselling
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Education and Regulation:
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The naturopathic medical profession in Canada has a robust infrastructure, including accredited naturopathic medical programs, standardized North American Board Exams (NPLEX), and provincial regulatory bodies in several provinces (currently British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario). These bodies establish standards of practice, investigate complaints, and ensure the quality of care.
Collaboration:
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Naturopathic doctors collaborate with or refer patients to other healthcare practitioners when the patient's needs exceed their scope of practice or individual competence, or when patient care would benefit from the expertise of other health professionals.

