The Chiva-Som Hua Hin has launched an online
naturopathic and nutritional consultation programme specifically
for children.
The programme, which will be headed by
naturopathic doctor Patience Sangwa, has been designed to
provide parents much-needed information on anything that concerns
their child, such as nutrition and sleep, as well as mental and physical
development.
Patience, a board-certified
naturopath with the Allied Health Professionals Council of South
Africa, completed dual bachelor’s degrees in Complementary
Health Sciences and Naturopathy at the University of the Western
Cape before undergoing clinical training in Cape Town.
As resident naturopath at Chiva-Som, Patience will
investigate the hindrances to the wellbeing of guests and enable
them to get closer to their health goals by looking at nutrition,
mental health, sleep practices, physical activity and lifestyle
habits.
“I am passionate about empowering our guests to
move in the direction of health in every aspect of their lives, by
educating them on the dynamic relationship between the mind, body
and spirit,” said Patience. “Just as the health of each organ in
the body is co-dependent on the health of other organs, similarly,
the health of an individual is connected to multiple factors
affecting them, and diseases typically occur when a variety of
systems become imbalanced. What I want to provide is simple yet
effective guidance for achieving one’s wellness goals, promoting a
balance of physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual health.”
Naturopathy is an excellent healthcare option for
kids because it is gentle, non-invasive and looks for the underlying cause of a child’s discomfort or symptoms.
It works to support their naturally high levels of vitality, build
on their strengths and provide them with the necessary building
blocks to grow into happy, healthy teens and adults.
