Biochemistry

Biochemistry involves the use of minerals,and organic nutrients,to correct deficiencies in the human body.
Today with the large amount of soil depletion evident,many mineral are in short supply in our soils,hence the vegetation becomes deprived,and along the food chain,deficiencies are the result.

Many minerals are involved in the functioning and health of the human body and any depletion of even one of these minerals has an effect on the totality of the smooth running of the body.

We have a vast array of minerals which need to be in plentiful supply for proper functioning of our organism,such as calcium,magnesium,zinc,potassium,iron,phosphorus,iodine,to name a few,and many trace elements such molybdenum,copper, etc.Any shift in the proper levels of these minerals results in particular health problems,e.g. low magnesium results in cramps,nervousness,gastric problems,spasms, twitches,insomnia—low iron results in anaemia,exhaustion,immune problems,etc.

Naturopaths concentrate heavily on minerals for health,particularly through food,and in cases where a diagnosed deficiency is strongly indicative of more problematic health symptoms,mineral supplements may be prescribed for a time.
An assessment with a qualified naturopath may uncover a a specific mineral or biochemic requirement that is in short supply and could be the cause of an underlying problem not resolving due to that deficiency.