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Natural healing encompasses a broad range of therapies and practices aimed at promoting health and well-being by supporting the body's innate ability to heal itself. It follows a holistic approach, treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—rather than just focusing on symptoms. Emphasizing the importance of healthy living and preventive care, natural healing encourages a lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, effective stress management, and attention to environmental factors.
A core principle of natural healing is the belief in the body's self-healing ability. This involves supporting and stimulating natural processes through methods such as nutrition, herbal remedies, acupuncture, and homeopathy. Treatments are individualized, recognizing that each person responds differently to various therapies, and are often designed to be as minimally invasive as possible. Natural healing generally prefers natural treatments and avoids synthetic drugs and surgery unless absolutely necessary.
Patient empowerment is another key aspect, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their own health and healing process. The ultimate goal is to restore and maintain balance within the body and achieve harmony with the external environment. These principles guide many natural healing modalities, from traditional practices like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to modern approaches such as naturopathy and functional medicine.