Are you struggling with fertility, your energy levels, or metabolic health? Naturopathy could
help you! Naturopathy, a holistic healthcare approach, considers your body as a whole to address your
health concerns, looking for the root cause instead of treating the symptoms. Its practices
have been used for generations and can be applied to areas of women’s health to improve
your overall health and wellness, alongside treating areas of concern. In this article, we outline the
5 health conditions naturopathy can help with to help you decide if it is the right treatment
method for you.
1. Hormonal and reproductive health
These umbrella terms for women’s health cover anything from difficult periods to fertility
support. Naturopathic doctors can help guide you through these concerns to improve your
quality of life and achieve any conception goals. Typically, naturopathy can help with the
following:
- Fertility support - looking at hormone balance, egg and sperm health, thyroid function, nutrient status, and stress resilience to optimise emotional wellbeing and reproductive health to provide you with the best chances for conception. These treatments can be used alongside other medical treatments, too, like IVF.
- PMS& PMDD - addressing the symptoms through herbal medicine, nutrition, and nervous system support to improve your sleep, restore balance, and build resilience to help you feel steadier, calmer, and in tune with your cycle
- Coming off hormonal birth control - helping your body return to balance by replenishing nutrients, nourishing the liver, and strengthening ovarian function. Your lifestyle is looked at to help restore natural cycles
- Painful or irregular periods - can be a sign of hormonal issues that naturopathy seeks to identify. Hormone metabolism, inflammation, and cramps are addressed with acupuncture, herbs, or nutrition to improve your cycles and increase regularity
- PCOS & Endometriosis - can be addressed with nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and antioxidant support to guide you through these diagnoses and help improve your comfort and fertility
- Perimenopause & menopause - can see natural changes including fatigue, sleep issues, hot flushes and mood shifts. Lifestyle strategies, herbal medicine, and evidence-based nutrition are used to ease symptoms and improve your heart, liver, and bone health
2. Pregnancy and postpartum care with naturopathy
Naturopathy can help with every aspect of your pregnancy and postpartum journey, starting
before conception to ensure your body is healthy and has the nutrients it needs for a
successful pregnancy. Naturopathic care usually consists of:
- Preconception care - addressing the nutrients, hormones, inflammation, and thyroid function in both partners to increase the chances of conception. Naturopathy helps to support gut repair, detoxification, and metabolic health to create a strong foundation for fertility, for those with PCOS, thyroid, or cycle concerns
- Pregnancy support - is provided to guide you through the symptoms, replenishing your nutrients, aiding discomfort, and providing support to the immune and nervous systems. The goal is to nourish you and your baby for a healthy and calm pregnancy
- Labour preparation - using acupuncture, herbs, and nutrients to reduce tension surrounding birth for a calmer experience, leaving you confident about the transition into motherhood
- Postpartum recovery - uses restorative nutrition, iron, B-vitamins, and adaptogens to restore nutrition and support balance to ensure you and your baby are cared for
- Breastfeeding support - aiding mothers struggling with milk supply or mastitis through natural remedies and nutritional therapy to enhance supply and relieve their discomfort
3. Skin and hair conditions
Skin and hair conditions, including acne and hair loss, can reduce your confidence but could
be a sign of underlying health conditions. Naturopathic doctors work with you to understand
the root cause and provide treatment for the following:
- Acne - can be hormonal or stress-related, and naturopathy seeks to understand the cause of your acne, looking past the skin to gut health, nervous system balance, and detox pathways. Stress resilience, herbal medicine, and targeted nutrition can help to tackle flare-ups and keep you calmer.
- Eczema or dermatitis - can be linked to a hormonal imbalance that naturopathy can repair. Looking at nutrition, gut repair, and herbal support, you can reduce inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier for comfort and confidence
- Hair loss/thinning - can be caused by stress, nutrient deficiency, or thyroid imbalance. Naturopathy seeks to understand the cause and implement lifestyle strategies, herbal therapies, and nutritional changes to address the cause
4. Energy and mood support through naturopathy
Changes to your mood and energy levels can be a sign of underlying conditions, reducing
your overall health and well-being. Naturopathy can help to address the following energy and
mood concerns:
- Anxiety & stress - can leave you depleted, so Naturopathy uses adaptogenic herbs, mindfulness, nutritional therapy, and nervous system support to restore resilience and calm.
- Mood swings - can be a sign of hormonal changes that Naturopathy will seek to understand, using nervous system care, herbs, and nutrition to support stress resilience, gut health, and sleep to keep you more emotionally steady and grounded
- Fatigue & burnout - can be a sign of adrenal depletion, nutrient deficiencies, or thyroid issues. Naturopathy uses holistic strategies and functional testing to restore lifestyle care, providing energy and mental clarity
- Sleep issues - can impact hormones, immunity, and mood, so addressing the issue is essential. Naturopathy looks at melatonin imbalances and uses nutrition, herbal remedies, and calming routines to increase your sleep and provide balance to your life
5. Digestive health
Digestive health issues can leave you with discomfort, pain, and reduced quality of life and
confidence. Naturopathy looks to address the cause of digestive health concerns and
provide greater comfort and support for the following:
- Food intolerances - can make eating restrictive and stressful, but by identifying your triggers and addressing any underlying causes, like immune imbalance and gut inflammation, you can make eating less stressful. Elimination and repair strategies can see you reintroduce foods worry-free
- Bloating - can be caused by more than food, including sluggish digestion, hormone, or microbiome imbalances. Naturopathy looks to identify the cause and use holistic strategies to restore balance, ease discomfort, and help you feel lighter and more comfortable
- IBS - involves food sensitivities, stress, and microbiome disruption. Naturopathy looks to find the triggers for your IBS and use gut healing herbs, nutrition, and nervous system support to reduce bloating, pain, and irregular bowels
Find a naturopathic clinic for your health concerns today
While this is not an exhaustive list, it provides you with an understanding of the health
concerns that Naturopathy can help to identify and treat, restoring your health and providing
an improved quality of life. When looking for naturopathic doctors to help, we recommend
checking out Floralia Wellness, who offer care and support for women with a variety of
health concerns. Their integrative women’s health practitioners are ready and waiting to help
you.
