08/08/2025
A phyto what?
A phytoceutical refers to the use of a plant medicine, in a similar way that we use a pharmaceutical drug.
At the risk of over doing this message, I don't think I can say this enough, herbal medicine is only one tool in the naturopathic tool box.
Naturopathy is an ecclectic modality, that aims to treat underlying causes of imbalance that lead to illness.
A phytoceutical may help treat a symptom, but you don't want to have symptoms return when you stop taking something.
Suppressing symptoms really only leads to muddier water when you look at the whole picture of a persons health. Something that can take years of study to fully grasp.
So often people take natural medicines without consulting a naturopath, and when symptoms return on cessation, they think.. well that didn't work!
If you haven't had a one on one consultation that considers all aspects of your individual health case and history, you might be dabbling in phytoceuticals.
I'm here to let you know that unless you have a holistic understanding of whats driving your imbalance, and a long term plan to address the causes, you might be dabbling in phytoceuticals 😊
Dabbling with phytoceuticals may delay a diagnosis, suppress or hide a diagnosis, delay treatment, and waste time and money.
Degree qualified and experienced naturopathy consultations are available every Thursday Glen Innes Highlands Hub on Grey St.
Convenient online bookings are available via the website:
www.highlandsnaturopathy.com.au
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