MINDSET CHANGE WITH SPECIAL BREATHING SUN HEALTH TECHNIQUES What is Yoga?
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mindset change. There in relationships. is a natural link within, to bring inner peace.
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ity to be in control of the Continence mind. The or self-control, 3 day or vritti nirodha”, that is, quieting of the tho3ughtowuarvsesaisdyaoyga,“HorAPcPelIiNbaEcyS. SAtCthOeUdiRffeSrEen”t stages
of our lives, we are called to selfdiscipline subsiding itshettheoubghetsatctaivnitdy inmost practical tool to the mind is yoga. and self-control in how
“MINDSET CHANGE”, where you learn
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meditation and very profound knowledge.
Yamas. non-accumulation, whether it be
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brings about inner peace & a positive
THESE FIVE YAMAS ARE [In the following weeks we will speak
progressive perspective about life; BRIEFLY EXPLAINED BELOW: to the other limbs.]
> Deep relaxation and improved quality of sleep;
> Increased energy levels & mental strength;
> Increased focus and memory for better productivity;
> Harmonious relationships all round that bring out a Hapfrpomy LYoobuat,seaannd Gmabaonroyne coming
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own experience. The proof of the pudding
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the UK. generally being unhapOpnym, eytrcet.urn home in 1996, I joined
his arthicelper,ivaantedseycotour danedsisruebsequently mindset change, you desire good health,
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An ophthalmologist is a physician/ amidst chaos, take the step to experience
surgeon who specialises in the medictalpapndinsgurignictaol by tcharee boef sthte eyes and gift ever given to us by nature – the breath.
More next time…
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What are the tools of trade that you use the working in the garden, writing episodes
BMI management, highlighting
most? Favorite gadget or remedy? the froisrktshaesswocoiraktesdhowpitsh, ultimately I would like to Acupuncture needlesm, excessive write carbohydrate a book. intake
and a sedentary lifestyle. application, moxibusion, herbal therapy, flower
Cholesterol: Cholesterol is essence, healing with fooItdi,s daeftuonxdapmreongtarlaimnd,icsautoprpolfements, a crucial component of the LING I love peppermint herbal medicine.
Sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, thermometer, reflex hammer, urinary test strip, blood sugar level test, iris torch practice; drug manufacturing is
only one potent chemical from a particular Dark field microscope (can detect any
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e.g. analgesic effect or pain killer. eases) can be used preventive medicine
Drug therapy is directed towards a Having these twpoarttoicoulasrisnymmptyomcloinr dicisecaoseu. ld prevent any diseasWeefraoremlidvienvgeilnopainmgechanical fast world and the health problems associated with the lifestyle including What unique challengtreasumanatdic reexpwerairendcsescosumcheas crime from working with youarndpcaatrieacnctidsenints raenquirne-emergency
intervention. dependent alternative healthcare setting?
Conventional medicine is the best medicine for traumatic emergencies and surgery for chronic and prolonged Naturopathy is not well known
conditions in which organs are and understood. It also requires
destroyed and have no chance of total commitmerengte,neprattioienn. ce and
The primary focus of naturopathy responsibility from patients but
on the other hand is restoration unfortunately some patients lack the
of homeostasis, which supports will power. Naturthoepianthheriecntrheeaatlmingenprtoicsess of the
physical body. The symptoms are directed towards restoring bodily function
addressed in conjunction with the requiring tobtoadliclyosmystmemits.ment from the patient, may affect healing process. Availability of medicines in Botswana and importation of these medicines Medical Aid not fully recognizing Naturopathy as much as it recognizes conventional medicine My rewards is seeing my patients healing, especially those with debility, impaired functioning like walking with difficulties and long-time suffering.
OTHER TOOLS
THROUGH NATUROPATHYVALUABLE TOOLS TsyOntOhesEiseXdPbEy NextSraIcVtiEng CHALLENGES What is a typical week of work like for you?
Naturopaths are not busy at all due to the challenges mentioned. My colleague was forced to close her practice due to high costs of running the practice. I study and do research most of the time. I would like to run naturopathic workshops to educate the nation.
Attending my patients, and in the absence of patients I study, researching difficult cases, exercising, like fibromyalgia, which are a diffeDrEeFnItNbITeIaOsNt.:
There are so many different diseases that
symptoms: chrodinagincoshise. adaches, migraines, GI complaints, EXAMPLE: back pain.
it’s one of the challaennocgciunpagtioanra-l eas for naturopathic doctors, when a patient is in great pain right now and they want you
A basic naturopathic consultation entails drawing to fix it RIGHT NOW when for you it’s more out history of ailments and life experience important to find the root cause, find the
of patients from childhood and current disease gentlest ,safest and most natural interventions
and lifestyle in order to draw out the cause of the which tend to take a while to show the
disNeatsuero. pIatthcyafnoctuasekseonancohrroecutirngor mbodoyrefludidesptoefnudncintiogn. results. How do you get you patients to undareersptaartndaandntdisshueasvinethpeabtoideynsicmeulwtanietohustlhy.
and actions, affecting organs, fluids
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once homeostasis is restored to its of this mechanism, beginning with Herbal medicine is safe, effective and
picture of the patient will be deduced including Fortunately I studied pain management. Unwordlde.rstandingWwrohngatppreascinripitsioann,
optimal function, repair and healing chemical structure and interaction in does not cause side effects.
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without remissions. Naturopathy understands the universal world with can cause problems. Self-prescription
and be able to lessen pain or eliminate it immeintderiaacteiolnys.
does not suppress healing it works its dynamic complexity of all living may not be desirable or cause adverse
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to all
Tthiteicohnanecres?Hanodwsyniemrgpistoicrdteapnentdency.women can attest, and yes women embrace this
healing to take place. of disease developing and becoming Naturopathy respects, embraces the OXYGEN, WATER, NATURAL FOOD
is such collaboration to pain and bring so many children in this world,
chronic are minimal. inherent natural phenomena without AND THE SUN ARE ALL ESSENTIAL IN Naturopathy treatment stimuylaoteus r wanoyrmka?nipulation. why? Because
NATURAL we THERAPY understand and embrace this
regeneration and complete recovery.I doNarteurfoepratshoymaeppliesphaeinrb. alIf we can all understand our pain, and
The cause of disease, personal medicine in its treatment protocol. Naturopathic treatment may take Dr Bagopi-Van Nieuwenhwze
patients to other perceive it, embrace it, understanding that pain
constitution, predisposed and Herbals consist of several longer to produce the desired effect, sustaining factors are addressed. praccotnisttiiotuneencrise,s b(cuhtemIicals),isanpdatrhte ofbuts,a ictomisbitnhaetiobnoodf iheesrbcalotmhemrapuynication to
• Short courses: Kinesiology and methodsharhderlbywritehcietsivceontreen-ts is pruescariboedut the internal state, and if we underTsotuacnhdf,or Health, personalities Naturopathic preventive with body work may produce desired work to eliminate the offensive factor, wholly without manipulation of the effect in a reasonable time period.
ferrals from other our decision in resolving this challenge would studies be
strengthening weakened tissues and contents. • Other 1 year to 2 years programmes organs and fine tuning all the organspracHtietirobnael rsm. eIdri ec -i n e rpe sotsoitrievse aWnhdatntoyptenoefegdautciavtieo.n did you have
• Acupuncture, Aromatic massage, andcenhtolmy eroesftearsrisedbyanrepairingInanodther words we perceive pain as a modenesptteisrs,ue therapy, yoga as well as nourishing the body to pursue to become a naturopathic
the mind. balancing physiological function. doctor?
AIDS patient to a meaning you become your own mons•tePre,setnhtestudies
Naturopathy addresses the Herbals work to support the intrinsic • 3 year full time programme national • Life skills (diagnostic keys to the body and mind as a whole without chironpatruarectoifttihoenbeord,y Iand mdinedc. iTshioen you are going to make will be harsh and
high diploma sub-conscious) separation. The mind drives the
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physical body to act, and the physical nature is phenomenal. health science (Complementary
to the clinic at Julia Molefe. cause of pain. Acupuncture and massage• aVreerdtichAestrology
body incorporates all the organs, the A herb can have several properties Medicine) Continues next week….
Fortunately my clinic is close to best remedies for pain depending on the cause. Julia Molefe clinic. I have referred patients for Cancer and endometriosis pain are exemptions blood testing. I attended a patient who was referred because of the duration and intensity of the pain, for complementary treatment by a medical will require more powerful intervention. Imagine doctor, but the patient had to ask people around the body trying to break large masses of tissue in because the doctor did not know any naturopath. the body, it is difficult for any medical intervention both conventional and naturopathic.
Can you describe a basic patient consultation? On a basic level, what skills does your job demand?
Naturopath, herbalist, body work therapy, therapeutic masseuse, nutritionist, counsellor, acupuncturist, kinesiologist, understanding the physiology, muscles structure, disease development, stages of disease development, the connection of body and mind and interaction, food and diet.
Let’s talk about pain. There are so many different things that will fall in there;acute pain, chronic pain, neurologic pain, things
What are the major challenges that the alternative healthcare field facing?
Knowledge and awareness of Naturopathy Medical aid recognition
Low clientele
Lack of networking with other health practitioners
Medicine availability in Botswana Funding.
If you looked at the average medicine cabinet