"Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a form of alternative medicine."
Hones in on the body's natural healing processes, based on the principles of vitalism, nutrition, herbalism, and lifestyle changes.
History of Homeopathy: This covers the origin and development of homeopathy as a form of alternative medicine.
Basic Principles of Homeopathy: This includes the law of similars, the minimum dose, and the individualization of treatment.
Understanding Vital Force: This topic explores the concept of vital force, which is believed to be the energy that governs the body's self-healing processes.
Materia Medica: This covers the study of homeopathic remedies, their properties, and their application in treating different conditions.
Potency and Dilution: This topic discusses the process of diluting and potentizing homeopathic remedies to increase their effectiveness.
Case Taking and Analysis: This involves the process of taking a detailed history of a patient's symptoms and analyzing them to determine the appropriate remedy.
Repertory: This covers the use of a repertory, which is a database of symptoms and remedies that helps in identifying the appropriate remedy for a patient.
Homeopathic Philosophy: This delves into the philosophy behind homeopathy, including the holistic approach to health and the mind-body connection.
Homeopathic First Aid: This topic covers the use of homeopathic remedies for common first aid situations, such as bruises, burns, and insect bites.
Homeopathy for Chronic Diseases: This includes the use of homeopathy to treat chronic illnesses such as allergies, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders.
Homeopathy for Women's Health: This includes the use of homeopathy for women's health conditions such as menstrual cramps, menopause, and infertility.
Homeopathy for Children: This includes the use of homeopathy for children's health conditions such as colds, ear infections, and hyperactivity.
Homeopathy for Behavioral and Emotional Issues: This covers the use of homeopathy for mental and emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, and ADD/ADHD.
Homeopathy for Sports Injuries: This includes the use of homeopathy for treating sports injuries such as sprains, strains, and contusions.
Homeopathy for Animals: This covers the use of homeopathy for treating animals, including household pets and livestock.
Scientific Research on Homeopathy: This includes the studies and research conducted on homeopathy and its effectiveness in treating various conditions.
Homeopathy in Conjunction with Conventional Medicine: This covers the use of homeopathy in conjunction with conventional medicine to provide integrated healthcare.
Classical Homeopathy: This is the original form of homeopathy which treats the patient holistically based on his/her individual symptoms and condition.
Clinical Homeopathy: This involves the practice of homeopathy in a clinical setting with a focus on using homeopathic remedies for specific ailments.
Combination/Homeopathic Complexes: This involves combining several different homeopathic remedies usually in lower potencies, to address complex issues.
Isopathy: In this form of homeopathy, the homeopathic remedies are made from the substance that caused the disease, such as bacteria, virus, or allergen.
Anthroposophic Homeopathy: A form of homeopathy that incorporates spirituality, the natural world, and the human being's interconnectedness with nature.
Gemmotherapy: This type of homeopathy uses plant bud extracts to promote healing.
Bach Flower Remedies: This is a type of homeopathic remedy, which uses the essences of flowers for emotional and mental balance.
Schuessler's Biochemic Tissue Salts: This involves using cell salts or mineral compounds to balance biological chemistry in the body, which may lead to a subtle healing response.
Complex Homeopathy: This is a type of homeopathy that uses several different homeopathic remedies to treat a broad range of symptoms.
"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."