KARA BELGROVE Naturopath

Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a wholistic healing modality combining modern health science with traditional herbal medicines and natural therapies with the goal of prompting the body to return to a state of balance and overall health.

Naturopaths are accredited to ensure they have completed rigorous training and are aware of, and can comply with, the highest levels of naturopathic practice.

Naturopaths may recommend safe, effective natural medicines, or nutritional supplements. They may also offer lifestyle and dietary advice.

Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine has been used safely for thousands of years to treat myriad health conditions. Herbs offer a wide range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients, all of which are in a form that our body’s find easy to absorb.

Nutrition Advice

A Naturopath is able to examine your diet and identify key nutritional deficiencies that are potentially having a negative impact on your health. They are also able to improve your overall health and wellbeing by identifying foods that don’t suit your body using food intolerance testing.

Iridology

Iridology is a diagnostic tool that involves the study of the iris (the colored part of your eye) to ascertain what is happening in the body. Kara will often use Iridology at the conclusion of consultations to assist in the fine tuning of treatment strategies.

Detox Programs

Our modern diet, stress, and sustained exposure to chemicals can all combine to create a toxic load for our bodies that can be difficult to release via normal detoxification processes. Detoxes give your body a break from the things that create the toxic load, while also supporting the body’s innate detoxification channels.

By combining detoxification supplements with a healthier diet and regular exercise, you are able to refresh and rejuvenate your body. Detox programs will be tailored specific to your needs, and can have a duration of 2 to 6 weeks, depending upon your goals.

Hormonal & Adrenal Testing

Functional Pathology Tests and Salivary Hormone Profile tests allow your Naturopath to identify any underlying causes of illness. The tests are quite specific and give access to more information than can usually be provided by a simple blood test from your GP. The results can then be used to provide you with a finely honed treatment plan, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach.

Hair Mineral Analysis

Hair Mineral Analysis is non invasive pathology test to measure levels of beneficial nutrients and toxic minerals in the hair. A Hair Mineral Analysis will enable your Naturopath to gauge exactly what levels of the 35 nutrients and any toxic minerals you have on board. Your practitioner will talk you through your results and if necessary, recommend an appropriate treatment plan.

needs, and can have a duration of 2 to 6 weeks, depending upon your goals.

Food Intolerance Testing

Food sensitivities can be at the root of a wide variety of symptoms. The IgG Food Allergy Test is a valuable tool for the detection of foods that are causing the response. Results will be examined and are an easy, precise and efficacious starting point for Dietary changes. A small amount of blood will be taken via a finger prick, and sent to the pathology lab. Your sample will be analysed against 96 common foods and the results returned to your practitioner, who will then talk you through the results in detail and devise a tailored strategy that allows your gut to heal.