Taking Control of Your Health with Naturopathy

Last updated on 5 January 2026 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team

How Naturopathy Can Help You Take Charge of Your Health – “Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.” – Bethenny Frankel.

A healthy, happy you is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. We live in an era where processed foods and synthetic medicine is constantly being marketed to us. But when it comes to taking care of our health, most of us have no idea where to start. While cutting back on carbs and avoiding fizzy drinks is one way to get rid of toxins in our body, there’s more to a healthy lifestyle than just making minor food changes. We’ve become dependent on things that are synthetic. From chemically-processed foods to harsh diet pills that can damage our immune system, there are several harmful treatments we’re willing to try. But the secret to good health lies in making necessary lifestyle changes and switching to organic, natural foods. This is where naturopathy comes in.

Here are a few ways naturopathy can help you get back in shape:

It Uses Natural Medicine

While some types of medicines are necessary, others can be harsh on our immune system. Not only do they affect our lungs, liver and kidneys, they can also lead to mental disorders. According to a study, sedatives prescribed can also lead to anxiety, mood swings and depression. It’s fairly common for patients to abuse prescription drugs because, after some time, the effects start wearing off. This leads to the patient feeling discomfort and they are oftentimes left unable to cope with side effects and pain.

But naturopathy does not use synthetic medicine. It uses natural medicine for the treatment of patients. A naturopath will make minor or major changes to the lifestyle of their client, oftentimes prescribing natural medicines and changing their diet.

It Helps you Get Back on Track

Naturopaths are certified and licensed nutritionists that help you make necessary life changes. They use your medical history and background to carve out a diet and lifestyle plan that is customised to help get back on track. Through small but significant changes, they help their patients make the right food, exercise and lifestyle choices.