What is natural medicine and why choose it in Lugano
Natural medicine is a set of therapeutic practices based on remedies from nature, designed to stimulate self-healing abilities of the body and bring balance between body, mind and emotions.
TO Lugano, more and more people are choosing this approach to deal with tiredness, chronic ailments, digestive problems, anxiety, recurring pain and hormonal imbalances.
Its strength is to act on the root causes, not only on the symptoms, and to do so in a way customized, without forcing. In Switzerland, this approach is officially recognized and supported by numerous health insurance companies through the supplementary insurance.
Difference between natural medicine, naturopathy and complementary therapies
Many people confuse the terms, so let's clarify:
- Natural medicine: set of disciplines that use nature's remedies (plants, minerals, water, manual techniques).
- Naturopathy: personalized holistic approach based on in-depth anamnesis, prevention and stimulation of self-healing.
- Complementary therapies: disciplines that they stand side by side classical medicine, recognized in Switzerland (reflexology, massages, Bach flowers, etc.).
There natural medicine in Lugano includes and enhances all these dimensions, creating complete paths.
When to choose natural medicine in Lugano
You can approach natural medicine in different situations:
- You have recurring symptoms and want to understand the origin (anxiety, tiredness, pain)
- Do you want to strengthen your immune system
- You are going through a period of stress, insomnia or hormonal changes
- You have digestive problems that cannot be solved
- Are you looking for a post-covid support or for the Seasonal wellness
- Do you want to do prevention with a guided natural detox
Even without a specific pathology, many people rely on natural medicine for regain energy, mental clarity and emotional stability.
The main methods of natural medicine in Lugano
At studios like that of Chandra Olivieri, natural medicine is never a standard formula. Each plan is tailor-made, built with techniques that adapt to the needs of the moment. Here are the most common:
1. Naturopathy and integrated natural medicine
Naturopathy is the basis of the personalized path proposed by Chandra. Through a detailed anamnesis and facial observation, the organs or systems in imbalance are identified and a customized treatment is built, which can include herbal medicine, reflexology, massage, detox and emotional support.
We integrate into our approach:
- Face Analysis to recognize signs of organic stress or energetic blockages
- Personalized consultations to understand where to start, even in the absence of obvious symptoms
- Holistic Paths, always adapted to the person's constitution and rhythms
The heart of the method is listening: each symptom is a message from the body, not an annoyance to be suppressed.
2. Massage and manual techniques for rebalancing
Massage is a powerful tool to relax, unblock, detoxify and bring attention back to the body. Chandra practices personalized massages, also with essential oils chosen ad hoc, and integrates lymphatic or deep manual techniques.
In detail:
- Relaxing or rebalancing massages to release tension and promote sleep
- Lymphatic massage to reduce swelling, heaviness, water retention
- Gentle visceral techniques in case of abdominal tension and digestive blockages
Each manual treatment is carefully chosen and can be included in a broader path.
3. Personalized Phytotherapy: The Power of Plants
Phytotherapy is one of the pillars of natural medicine. Chandra selects plants in the form of mother tinctures, herbal teas or capsules based on the specific need of the person, avoiding interactions with any medications in use.
Examples of use:
- Bitter plants to support the liver and digestion
- Calming herbs for anxiety and insomnia
- Draining plants for kidneys and skin
- Immunostimulants in the changes of season
The dosage is calibrated to the person and can change from week to week, following the progress.
4. Natural nutrition: not a diet, but a return to listening
No rigid scheme, but an accompaniment towards a diet that respects the rhythms of the person and promotes intestinal, metabolic and emotional well-being.
Chandra suggests:
- Food simplification and cleanliness to lighten the digestive load
- Support in choosing seasonal and vital foods
- Practical advice on food combinations, chewing, meal cycles
Each dietary path can be accompanied by herbal teas or mineral salts to promote assimilation and purification.
5. Schüssler salts: the invisible cellular support
These biochemical mineral salts help cells function properly, rebalancing at a deep but gentle level.
Chandra uses them for:
- Support tissue regeneration (skin, hair, bones)
- Regulate the nervous system and mood
- Improve assimilation and drainage
Salts are often included in itineraries with children, sensitive people or as reinforcement during the change of seasons.
6. Natural Detox Techniques
Detoxification is a central phase in natural medicine pathways. Chandra structures personalized detox cycles that involve different tools:
- Targeted phytotherapy for liver, kidneys, skin
- Draining foot reflexology
- Lymphatic massage or cupping
- Light, seasonal and anti-inflammatory diet
Each program is calibrated to the vitality of the person: the body is not forced, it is accompanied.
7. Foot reflexology: the body reflected in the feet
Foot reflexology is one of the most requested techniques in the panorama of natural medicine in Lugano. Through the stimulation of the reflex points of the foot, the internal organs, the nervous system and the lymphatic system are influenced.
Chandra uses reflexology for:
- Relieve stress and deep tension
- Re-establish intestinal rhythm and sleep
- Stimulate the liver, kidneys and hormonal system
- Unblock lymphatic or emotional stagnation
Every treatment is different: the foot tells the story of who we are, and reflexology can act where words fail.
8. Bach Flowers: Natural Emotional Rebalancing
Bach Flowers are vibrational remedies discovered by the English doctor Edward Bach, which help re-establish the balance between mind and body by acting on the emotional level.
Chandra uses them in different situations:
- States of anxiety or fear
- Important changes (pregnancy, bereavements, separations)
- Difficulty concentrating, mood swings
- Energy blocks related to the past
Each blend is personalized and can also accompany children, adolescents and people undergoing medical therapies, because it is completely safe and natural.
9. Hydrotherapy clay packs: deep detoxification
Chandra proposes hot clay compresses, one of the oldest and most powerful practices of natural medicine. Clay, in fact, has the ability to:
- Recall excess toxins
- Disinflame deep tissues
- Calm the nervous system and relax the muscles
Poultices are applied to targeted areas (such as the liver, kidneys or abdominal area) and are often associated with:
- Purifying infusions
- Manual treatments
- Seasonal Detox Cycles
Clay is alive, and its therapeutic use requires skill and listening. In expert hands, it becomes a powerful yet gentle drainage channel.
Natural Medicine in Lugano: What to Expect from the Chandra Naturopathy Program
Each person who enters the studio receives:
- Full Listening: deep anamnesis, even emotional
- Personalized assessment with the help of face reading
- Tailor-made route, with in-office treatments and tips to follow at home
- Educational support to maintain results over time
The therapies are nationally recognized (RCC J871463) and reimbursed by supplementary insurance.
Testimonials of those who have chosen natural medicine in Lugano with Chandra naturopathy
“With lymphatic massage and Schüssler salts I have finally solved the heaviness in my legs.”
— Barbara, 47 years old
“The facial anamnesis struck me: everything I was experiencing at the organ and emotional level emerged.”
— Serena, 35 years old
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