Naturopathy
by Stewart Mitchell

“Traditional naturopaths facilitate healthy changes for clients by encouraging them not just to exchange one habit for another but to think differently.” —Stewart Mitchell, BPhil, CCNH Adjunct Professor for Traditional Naturopathy

1. While the allopathic field has strived to _____________________, naturopathy guides us toward _____________________.

a.		provide drugs; the use of herbs for health care
b.		cure all illnesses; avoiding drugs
c.		unlock the scientific secrets of the human body; the return of truly integrated health for the “whole” person
d.		define health; understanding health

2. True or False: Naturopathy was developed mostly by people and practitioners who were sharing their ideas and experiences with others.

a.		true
b.		false

3. In the early 20th century, the natural health field expanded from Europe to the United States, with the focus being:

a.		hydrotherapy.
b.		food and nutrition.
c.		massage and reflexology.
d.		reiki.

4. Which statement below is a principle originally noted by the English physician Thomas Sydenham (1624-1689) that has since become a basic tenet of naturopathy?

a.		Symptoms must be eradicated.
b.		Do all that you can to assist the natural healing process.
c.		Symptoms must be severe before the doctor intervenes with assistance.
d.		Symptoms represent nature’s attempt to shake off disease.

5. Naturopaths understand the importance of accessing the client’s ________________ in addition to his or her history and observations.

a.		educational background
b.		astrological chart
c.		experiences
d.		family

6. When fasting, it is important to:

a.		rest more and practice deep breathing.
b.		practice deep breathing and exercise for 45 minutes daily.
c.		work at your usual pace throughout the experience.
d.		do all of your grocery shopping for the next week.

7. It is widely known that exercise promotes health. With naturopathy, the focus of exercise is on:

a.		posture and stretching.
b.		stretching and running.
c.		weight lifting.
d.		all of the above.

8. Naturopathy reminds clients that health is ____________ and is _______________.

a.		easily attainable; common
b.		common; achieved by hard work
c.		already within us; waiting to be expressed
d.		on the physical level; realistic

9. Naturopathy relates to:

a.		an ancient human impulse toward health.
b.		our instincts.
c.		our intuition.
d.		all of the above.

10. _______________ is/are the first step in naturopathic first aid.

a.		Food
b.		Water
c.		Herbs
d.		All of the above