Naturopathic medicine is a type of alternative medicine and is based on the idea that our body has a natural inborn ability to heal itself. The human body has a special type of energy called vital energy that guides human body on vital processes such as adaptation, growth, metabolism and reproduction (vitalism). Naturopathic medicine’s philosophy follows a holistic approach, which seeks the least persistent procedures essential for symptom improvement, as well as promoting the minimal use of unnecessary medications and surgery.

 

The term naturopathic medicine was derived from both Greek and Latin words’ meaning “nature disease” and this definition is based on the naturopathic medicine’s belief that the body has innate ability to heal. The term was created by John Scheele in 1895, and was popularized later by the “father of U.S naturopathy” Benedict Lust. It was said that the way of treatment that naturopathic doctors (ND) treat their patients within the context of conventional medicine. Naturopathic doctors normally teach their patients unique methods such as balanced diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, healthy living, and other effective latest natural therapeutic methods to strengthen the human body’s abilities to fight numerous infectious diseases. In addition, naturopathic doctors view their patients as a multifaceted, interconnected system and not as a tumor or a blocked artery.

 

Modern naturopathy is now being practiced around the world, particularly in Canada and the United States. However, the regulations, standards and the level of acceptance significantly vary on different countries and places. Furthermore, the level of practice of naturopathic medicine varies on different jurisdictions, and in areas in which naturopathic medicines are not regulated, they use the designation Naturopathic doctors regardless on the level of education. Nevertheless, this alternative method of healing has been proven to be effective and has healed millions of patients around the world.

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