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'''Naturopathy''' is a drugless system of therapy, making use of physical forces such as air, light, water, heat, [[massage]], etc.<ref>National Library of Medicine, ''Medical Subject Headings''</ref> Treatments are often diet- and nutrition-oriented with attention given to the patient's personal [[medical history|history]] and lifestyle. | '''Naturopathy''' is a drugless system of therapy, making use of physical forces such as air, light, water, heat, [[massage]], etc.<ref>National Library of Medicine, ''Medical Subject Headings''</ref> Treatments are often diet- and nutrition-oriented with attention given to the patient's personal [[medical history|history]] and lifestyle. It is an [[unproven healing technique]] when applied to disease, although some of its principles may help in [[health promotion]]. | ||
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Revision as of 23:34, 23 January 2011
Naturopathy is a drugless system of therapy, making use of physical forces such as air, light, water, heat, massage, etc.[1] Treatments are often diet- and nutrition-oriented with attention given to the patient's personal history and lifestyle. It is an unproven healing technique when applied to disease, although some of its principles may help in health promotion.
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- ↑ National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings