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So just what is "natural health"? Natural health is the state a person may achieve through eating a natural diet, adopting natural methods to support the body's innate healing capacity, getting healthy exercise regularly, and maintaining a healthy outlook by achieving a balanced low-stress lifestyle. 

Of course, perfect health is not assured by following the above actions, but it cannot be argued that doing so can greatly contribute to the likelihood of living a long and healthy life. 

However, traditional Western medicine has long ignored the body's amazing ability to heal itself when provided with optimal nutrition, exercise, and rest, as evidenced by this quote from 17th century philosopher and writer Voltaire:

“The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.”
- Voltaire

Yet, in recent years even the mainstream medical establishment has taken an interest in healing methods that support the body's natural healing capacity. 

It is quite true that what was once old becomes new again, and the natural health movement is no exception. The last few decades have been witness to a widespread rediscovery of many highly revered approaches to improving health and healing, such as:

• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic
• Herbal Medicine
• Natural Nutrition
• Naturopathy
• Restorative Exercise

Natural Health vs. Western Medicine?

While Western medicine seeks to heal by imposing science and technology on nature, natural approaches to health and healing like those listed above are primarily focused on supporting the body to help it heal as God intended. 

And, while some proponents of natural health and healing are completely against any modern Western medicine, others (the author included) believe that each has its place in the overall spectrum of healing approaches.

So when is the appropriate time to turn to a natural versus a modern approach to healing? Such decisions are best left to the individual, as you are the best person to make determinations regarding how you maintain your health.

“If people let government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny.” 

- Thomas Jefferson

In my own case, I have a background in traditional Western medicine (an undergraduate degree in allied health sciences). So, when I was faced with some fairly serious health issues, that's where I looked first for answers. 

But when Western medicine failed to provide me with satisfactory solutions to my own health challenges, I turned to natural healing methods out of desperation... and achieved some amazing results in improving my health.

However, I see the benefits and drawbacks of both schools of thought, which is why I tend to take a more balanced view when it comes to my own health and wellness, as well as in reporting on health news and advances in natural healing in our newsletter.

It is my hope that by reading The Natural Health Newsletter, you'll be better equipped to make rational and informed decisions regarding your health and how best to improve and maintain it. 

Without a doubt, my own journey through exploring and learning about natural health methods has greatly enhanced the quality of my life. I hope it will do the same for you.

To your lasting health and happiness,

Michael Massie
Editor, The Natural Health Newsletter

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