naturopathy

Introduction

A system of healing views disease as a disorder of natural healing. It emphasizes health restoration as well as disease treatment.

There are 6 principles of naturopathy:

• The healing power of nature
• Identification & treatment of the cause of disease
• The concept of 'do no harm'
• The doctor as teacher
• Treatment of the whole person
• Prevention

Therapeutic modalities include:

• diet modification
• nutritional supplements
• herbal medicine
• acupuncture
• traditional Chinese medicine
• hydrotherapy
• massage
• joint manipulation
• lifestyle counseling

More general terms

• alternative medicine (complementary medicine)