MY INTERPRETATION OF NATURAL HEALTH
I have combined elements of both Naturopathy and Naturology in my research and implementation. The difference is essentially theism; Naturology is more spiritual in its belief that the body can heal itself through a variety of ritual actions and natural behaviors. The intention of this “religious science” is to create equilibrium in the mind, body, and soul to achieve a state of inner-peace and wellness. The soul plays a particularly large part in the pursuit of wellness, by homeopathic standards. 
Our soul is our life force and it determines how we act and react in relation to our external world. Any ailment or symptom a person has is indicative that there is a disturbance or imbalance in that person’s soul. This theory originated with the Greek physician Hippocrates, whose research approaches human disease in terms of spirituality and even astrological terms. He attributed some ailments to weather, some to food, some to internal system malfunctions. He believed that these could be cured either by the same or opposite conditions as those that caused the ailment. The classical homeopath also relies on medicinal remedies, varying the concentration depending on the disease. Other naturologic practices include acupressure, herbology, iridology, and natural hygiene.
Naturopathy, as I understand it, is more secular in its approach. It deals with everyday wellness rather than specific diseases, essentially preventing the onset of any potential ailments. This particular vein of Natural Health studies is based on the principle that the body needs a balance of six proper elements to “heal” or “balance” itself: 
1. Proper Diet
2. Pure Water
3. Fresh Air
4. Sunlight
5. Exercise
6. Rest
If all of these categories are adequately fulfilled then the body will, in theory, correct itself and operate at its peak effectiveness.
I plan to pursue change in each of these categories, hoping to achieve some sense of balance and order in my life. Some will be more difficult than others, particularly where habit was involved, but this (I assume) is where spirituality comes into play. Even though I don’t plan to practice the religious or complexly scientific components of Natural Health (ie. acupressure, iridology, intense meditation…) I will undoubtedly have to do some soul-searching.
Practicing Naturopaths follow six basic principles, according to the curriculum of Clayton College of Natural Health.
1. Do no harm – Primum non nocere.
2. Recognize the healing power of nature.
3. Find and eliminate the cause of poor health.
4. Teach health.
5. Honor the total person.
6. Prevent “dis-ease.”
Some of these principles originated from the original Hippocratic oath, one of the oldest binding documents in history, which outlined the ethical behavior of medical practitioners during the earliest days of Naturology. Many criticize the documents and its ideals to be antiquated and unapplicable to the current medical field, but I think it reaffirms my romanticized concept of simplicity. As I bring myself back to a natural and simplistic lifestyle, I can appreciate the ‘antiquity’ of these early ideologies.
But I won’t get into Hippocratic theories. Or complex scientific explanations…as if I could interpret them. This will be Natural Health for the common man (or woman, as the case may be). I will implement as many of the Naturologic practices as I can considering my limited means and qualification. These are the steps any untrained but driven naturalist can take to change their circumstances.
This is what I am calling the Artemis Method.
