1. all diseases are caused by accumulation of waste material or toxins in the body.

2. there is a vital curative force within the human organism.

3. the body has the power to heal itself if given the right circumstances.

Naturopathy treatment depends on assessing the failure of the body's normal adaptive mechanisms and providing  the optimal circumstances  for the body to restore its own haemostasis. Naturopathic assessment is holistic, assessing both patient's physical symptoms and psychosocial factors and lifestyle. Naturopathic assessment may also include analysis of the blood, urine and hair, looking for biochemical evidence of nutritional deficiency and the accumulation of toxic metals.

Naturopathy includes nutritional, physical and psychological therapies.

The nutritional therapy usually starts with fasting or diet restriction. This allows the body a physiological rest to remove metabolic waste and restore haemostasis. Then an individually designed diet may be prescribed with emphasis on the consumption of natural foods and with supplements of vitamins, trace elements, essential fatty acids and amino acids.

Many patients with advanced receive naturopathic treatment. This may improve their nutritional state. Many other patients may appreciate the support given by the holistic approach of naturopathy.