How debunking these three common health myths became the foundation for my naturopathic practice
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It’s a funny world isn’t it? This world of ‘wellness’. We’re inundated with advice—some helpful, some thoughtful provoking, some challenging and some outdated, and downright nonsense. As a naturopathic practitioner, my philosophy is rooted in the belief that nature is the greatest healer. It’s a philosophy that far precedes any of my educational training. I suppose it’s an intrinsic belief of mine that when we respect the cycles and seasons of nature, we heal, we thrive. Our bodies are intelligent, self-regulating systems designed to be vibrant when given the right environment.
Unfortunately, mainstream health narratives often disconnect us from this truth, perpetuating myths that not only misguide but can also harm our well-being.
By the way there are many more myths I can add to the three I am exploring below but these are probably the biggest ones as they have invited me to do the most work and come to a subsequent acceptance - essentially understanding the innate wisdom of our bodies and the natural world.
They are also three myths that though many of us in the naturopathic space are really familiar with, they still circulate astonishingly to this day.