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| + | '''Naturopathy''' is a New Age alternative [[medicine]]. The practice of this medicine include [[vegetarianism]], nutritional and [[exercise]] counseling, [[hydrotherapy]], heliotherapy, thalassotherapy, manual therapy, herbalism, [[acupuncture]], aromatherapy, electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, musictherapy, chromotherapy, [[homeopathy]] and [[chiropractic]]. | ||
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| + | Some important names in naturopathy are: Vincent Priessnitz (1799-1852), Theodor Hahn (1824-1883), Arnold Rikli (1823-1906), [[Sebastian Kneipp]] (1824-1897), Tadeo Wiesent (1858-1926), Wilhelm Winternitz, [[Benedict Lust]] (1872-1945), Eduardo Alfonso, [[Manuel Lezaeta]], [[Adrian Vander|Adrian van der Put]], Nicolás Capo and José Castro. | ||
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| + | In 1902, [[Benedict Lust]] organized the Naturopathic Society of America, which was reorganized as the American Naturopathic Association (ANA) in 1919. [http://www.naturalhealth.org/tradnaturo/history3.html#ana] In America, licensing and training requirements vary from state to state. In some countries the practice of naturopathic medicine is unregulated or the industry is self regulated. | ||
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| + | ::: ''Naturopathy is a whole medical system that originated in Europe. Naturopathy aims to support the body's ability to heal itself through the use of dietary and lifestyle changes together with therapies such as herbs, massage, and joint manipulation; the emphasis is on supporting [[health]] rather than combating disease.'' | ||
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| + | :::::::: ''A central belief in naturopathy is that nature has a healing power'' [http://nccam.nih.gov/health/naturopathy/] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Yoga]] |
*[[Vegetarianism]] | *[[Vegetarianism]] | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Bernarr Macfadden]] |
| + | *[[Chakras]] | ||
| + | *[[Mind/body]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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*[http://www.naturalhealth.org/tradnaturo/history2.html The Coalition for Natural Health] | *[http://www.naturalhealth.org/tradnaturo/history2.html The Coalition for Natural Health] | ||
*[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0007/ai_2603000767 Lust, Benedict (1872-1945)] | *[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0007/ai_2603000767 Lust, Benedict (1872-1945)] | ||
| − | *[http://www.reikimassage.la/chromoterapy.htm | + | *[http://skepdic.com/natpathy.html Naturopathy] The Skeptic's Dictionary. |
| + | *[http://www.reikimassage.la/chromoterapy.htm Chromotherapy] | ||
| + | *[http://www.vegsoc.org/newveg/index.html New to vegetarianism?] | ||
*[http://www.acaom.org/accprgs.asp Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine] Accredited Programs. | *[http://www.acaom.org/accprgs.asp Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine] Accredited Programs. | ||
*[http://www.aaaomonline.org/ American Association of Oriental Medicine] | *[http://www.aaaomonline.org/ American Association of Oriental Medicine] | ||
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[[Category:Health]] | [[Category:Health]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Nutrition]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:22, December 13, 2024
Naturopathy is a New Age alternative medicine. The practice of this medicine include vegetarianism, nutritional and exercise counseling, hydrotherapy, heliotherapy, thalassotherapy, manual therapy, herbalism, acupuncture, aromatherapy, electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, musictherapy, chromotherapy, homeopathy and chiropractic.
Some important names in naturopathy are: Vincent Priessnitz (1799-1852), Theodor Hahn (1824-1883), Arnold Rikli (1823-1906), Sebastian Kneipp (1824-1897), Tadeo Wiesent (1858-1926), Wilhelm Winternitz, Benedict Lust (1872-1945), Eduardo Alfonso, Manuel Lezaeta, Adrian van der Put, Nicolás Capo and José Castro.
In 1902, Benedict Lust organized the Naturopathic Society of America, which was reorganized as the American Naturopathic Association (ANA) in 1919. [1] In America, licensing and training requirements vary from state to state. In some countries the practice of naturopathic medicine is unregulated or the industry is self regulated.
- Naturopathy is a whole medical system that originated in Europe. Naturopathy aims to support the body's ability to heal itself through the use of dietary and lifestyle changes together with therapies such as herbs, massage, and joint manipulation; the emphasis is on supporting health rather than combating disease.
- A central belief in naturopathy is that nature has a healing power [2]
