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Naturopathy

Naturopathy, or Naturopathic Medicine, is a form of alternative medicine 

based on a belief in vitalism, which posits that a special energy called vital 

nergy or vital force guides bodily processes such as metabolism, 

reproduction, growth, and adaptation.[1] Naturopathic philosophy 

favors a holistic approach, and, like conventional medicine seeks to 

find the least invasive measures necessary for symptom improvement 

or resolution, thus encouraging minimal use of surgery and unnecessary 

drugs. According to the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical 

Colleges, "Naturopathic medicine is defined by principles rather than by 

methods or modalities. Above all, it honors the body’s innate wisdom to 

heal."[2] According to the American Cancer Society, "Available scientific 

evidence does not support claims that naturopathic medicine can cure 

cancer or any other disease, since virtually no studies on naturopathy as 

a whole have been published."[3]

The term "naturopathy" is derived from Greek and Latin, and literally 

translates as "nature disease".[4] Modern naturopathy grew out of the 

Natural Cure movement of Europe.[5][6] The term was coined in 1895 

by John Scheel and popularized by Benedict Lust,[7] the "father of U.S. 

naturopathy".[8] Beginning in the 1970s, there was a revival of interest 

in the United States and Canada in conjunction with the 

holistic health movement.[9][8]

Naturopathic practitioners are split into two groups, traditional naturopaths 

and naturopathic physicians.[4] Naturopathic physicians employ the 

principles of naturopathy within the context of conventional medical 

practices. Naturopathy comprises many different treatment modalities 

of varying degrees of acceptance by the conventional medical community; 

these treatments range from standard evidence-based treatments, to 

homeopathy and other practices sometimes characterized as 

pseudoscience.

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