Natural Healing: The History and Philosophy of Naturopathy

An empowering handbook exploring ways to take command of our own health through natural methods

Written by an esteemed health practitioner with decades of experience, this book explores a practice of natural healing (also known as naturopathy or Nature Cure) that is based upon the idea that nature is the only and the ultimate source of all healing, and that healing itself depends upon promoting, unblocking and harmonising the body’s own natural vital energy.

In an easy and accessible prose, Natural Healing presents a framework for a healthier and happier life that can easily be adapted into the busy lives of the twentieth century.

The book initially presents a brief history of natural healing, along with an outline of the author’s own experience with natural medicine. Following on from this in concise and easy to follow steps, Natural Healing discusses the detoxification of different parts of the body, such as the bowel, kidney, liver and lymphatic systems. It also explores digestion, discussing the influence of nutrition and diet on the body, and offering varied and balanced examples.

Also discussed are heavy metal detoxes, electromagnetism, plant medicine, movement, sleep, bodywork, hydrotherapy, integrated medicine and more.

Natural Healing is the ideal guide for anyone wishing to understand the complexities of health and healing in more details, as well as an invaluable tool that will enable all health practitioners to deep their knowledge of different modalities of healing.

Peter Jackson Main began his enquiry into natural healing soon after leaving Cambridge University in the mid-70s, prompted by his own health issues.

Before finding the The College of Herbs and Natural Healing and training in Herbal Medicine and Iridology, Peter had already found and trained in Reflexology, Massage and Aromatherapy, Polarity Therapy and other modalities of energy healing. He later completed a Master of Sciences.

Peter has worked extensively within the herbal and naturopathic community to promote the self-determination of the profession and navigate the legislative environment surrounding the use of natural medicines.

He was a co-founder in 1995, and long-serving chairman of the Association of Master Herbalists, and has also represented herbal and natural medicine on key government consultations and working groups. Peter is currently Chair of the General Naturopathic Council and is a Fellow of the Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists.

He is currently Senior Lecturer and Course Director for Herbal Medicine, Academic Director and Head of Research at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM).

Peter is also a working musician with a back-catalogue of self-penned recordings, as well as a specialist interest in Arabian music, playing percussion in an Arab Takht ensemble.