na·tur·op·a·thy
ˌnāCHəˈräpəTHē,ˌna-/
noun
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  1. a system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, and massage.
    2. the treatment of illness by using diet, herbs, exercises, etc., without using standard drugs or surgery
    3. a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (as air, water, and herbs) and physical means (as tissue manipulation and electrotherapy)

    — na·tu·ro·path
    \ˈnā-chər-ə-ˌpath, ˈna-\noun
    — na·tu·ro·path·ic

    \ˌnā-chər-ə-ˈpa-thik, ˌna-; nə-ˌtyu̇r-ə-, –ˌtu̇r-\adjective

    What is Naturopathic Medicine?

    Naturopathic medicine (sometimes called “naturopathy”) is a distinct system of primary health care that emphasizes prevention and the self-healing process through the use of natural therapies. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) blend centuries-old knowledge and a philosophy that nature is the most effective healer with current research on health and human systems.

    Naturopathic diagnosis focuses on identifying the underlying causes of disease, while naturopathic therapies are supported by research drawn from peer-reviewed journals from many disciplines, including naturopathic medicine, conventional medicine, European complementary medicine, clinical nutrition, phytotherapy, pharmacognosy, homeopathy, psychology and spirituality.

    The therapeutic modalities used in naturopathic medicine (including physical manipulation, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy and hydrotherapy) integrate conventional, scientific and empirical methodology with the ancient laws of nature. The underpinnings of naturopathic medical practice are in six principles :

    1. First Do No Harm – primum non nocere
    2. The Healing Power of Nature – vis medicatrix naturae
    3. Discover and Treat the Cause, Not Just the Effect – tolle causam
    4. Treat the Whole Person – tolle totum
    5. The Physician is a Teacher – docere
    6. Prevention is the best “cure” – praevenire

    Dr. Paul Harris, Tulsa Natural Health Clinic, Tulsa, OK is affiliated with Genome teams and a researcher. He is a great resource of knowledge for other professionals.