May 19, 2014 – Paris will host the 2nd ICNM Congress bringing together more than 500 Naturopaths from 46 countries. The main theme will be the future of Naturopathic Medicine given the increased consumer demand in Europe for natural medicines. Meeting of Naturopathy in Paris, July 4-6, 2014.
Building on its commitment to innovation, expertise and excellence, the Congress will present an exceptional program with the intervention 50 Naturopathic Teachers, internationally renowned researchers and specialists. This will be an opportunity for Naturopaths to participate in high-level scientific sessions, as well as workshops and conferences presented by eminent professors from research centers and universities. 140 International Naturopathic Associations, Colleges & Universities are partners of ICNM 2014.
” It is fundamental for Naturopaths and health professionals to meet each year in a country to exchange and share their knowledge. These annual conferences participate in reshaping the future of complementary medicine and in the evolution of the healthcare system, until then mainly focused on the management of diseases, towards a system anchored in health and well-being. We are pleased to present an exceptional program which will play a decisive role in preparing the future of the profession of Naturopath. “
Naturopaths are general practitioners specializing in natural medicine. They are trained in famous Colleges around the world and today, in many countries, benefit from an accreditation issued by the Ministry of Education.
A few words about Naturopathy :
Naturopathy is medicine based on the principle that the human body has an innate capacity for healing.
Naturopaths develop complete and effective therapeutic plans with traditional natural medicine methods aiming not only to treat the disease, but also to restore health based on: 3 cures, including detoxination, revitalization, and stabilization, as well as on 9 naturopathic techniques, including diet, phyto-aromatherapy, hydrology, breathing techniques, physical exercises, relaxation, manual techniques, psychology, reflexology.
What are the 6 fundamental principles?
1. Above all do no harm – naturopathic interventions minimize the risk of side effects and avoid removing only the symptoms.
2. The power of nature heals – naturopathy recognizes that there are self-healing processes in humans and aims to support or even improve this process.
3. Identify and eliminate the causes – the Naturopath identifies the causes of health disorders and treats them using natural therapeutic methods.
4. Detoxify and purify the body – naturopathy encourages the elimination of toxic overloads by optimizing the functioning of the emunctories (intestines, liver, lungs, kidneys, skin …).
5. Educate patients – the Naturopath teaches his patients the importance of adopting healthy lifestyle habits (diet and lifestyle). It guides people to effectively integrate a new way of life into their daily lives and encourages them to become aware of improvements in their health and general well-being.
6. Prevent disease – ” Prevention is better than cure “. Preventive medicine reduces costs, pain and distress and saves lives. This is why the Naturopath assesses the risk factors, heredity and vulnerability to disease.
Naturopaths strive to make their practice accessible to all and to have their activity more widely recognized by the competent authorities in natural medicine.
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Contact : Anne Marie Narboni, President ICNM 2014 |
