Q.) Traditional nature cure recognises the laws of nature as fresh air, sunshine, exercise, fresh food hygiene, and mental wellbeing. Do you consider it possible to be in harmony with these influences in the twenty first century? If so how?
Living in the 21st century brings with it many challenges when it comes to maintaining our health and wellbeing. The stressors that now surround us are very different to those of the 19th century, however the outcome remains the same if we do not
respect the laws of nature. These include the degeneration of the physical, mental
and emotional aspects of our health.
The Nature cure system as founded by Priessnitz in the 19th century recognises
these laws as fresh air, sunshine, fresh food, exercise, hygiene, and mental wellbeing. Priessnitz believed the body was able to heal itself if the correct lifestyle
adjustments were made. These methods of treating with nature’s own
forces set in place the foundations of the naturopathic movement. It would seem that our modern way of living has lead us away from these natural
laws and we are left to question, if it is still possible to live in harmony with these
influences in the 21st century?
I believe that it is still possible to be in harmony with the nature cure principles. When
appropriate lifestyle choices are made we are able to become more in harmony with
the natural cycles of nature.
Healthy eating practises are essential if we are to live within the nature cure
principles. In the 21st century we are seeing a deviation from the natural laws when it
comes to the farming of our foods. Foods grown with the use of insecticides,
herbicides, artificial fertilizers and growth promoters not only have many toxins
absorbed into them but also have many of the nutrients stripped out of them.
Genetically modified foods (GMO) have been in production for some time. They are
now known