"Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a form of alternative medicine."
A holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on natural remedies and the body's ability to heal itself.
"A wide array of pseudoscientific practices branded as 'natural', 'non-invasive', or promoting 'self-healing' are employed by its practitioners."
"Outright quackery, like homeopathy."
"These treatments range from outright quackery... to widely accepted practices like certain forms of psychotherapy."
"The ideology and methods of naturopathy are based on vitalism and folk medicine rather than evidence-based medicine."
"Following modern medical practices, including but not limited to medical testing, drugs, vaccinations, and surgery."
"Naturopathic practice relies on unscientific notions, often leading naturopaths to diagnoses and treatments that have no factual merit."
"Naturopathy is considered by the medical profession to be ineffective and harmful."
"The ethical issues about its practice."
"The American Cancer Society... denounce[s] and accus[es] naturopaths of being charlatans."
"Naturopaths frequently campaign for legal recognition in the United States."
"Naturopathy is illegal in two U.S. states and tightly regulated in many others."
"The lack of accreditation, scientific medical training, and quantifiable positive results means they lack the competency of true medical doctors."
"Some states have lax regulations, however, and may allow naturopaths to perform minor surgery or even prescribe drugs."
"Although practitioners may use techniques supported by evidence."
"Naturopathy is considered by the medical profession to be ineffective and harmful."
"A wide array of pseudoscientific practices... these treatments range from outright quackery... to widely accepted practices."
"Naturopathic practitioners commonly recommend against following modern medical practices, including but not limited to medical testing, drugs, vaccinations, and surgery."
"Unscientific notions, often leading naturopaths to diagnoses and treatments that have no factual merit."
"Naturopathy is considered by the medical profession to be ineffective and harmful."