Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Naturopathy

A drugless system of therapy, making use of physical forces such as air, light, water, heat, massage. Treatments are often diet- and nutrition-oriented with attention given to the patient's personal history and lifestyle. (From Cassileth, Alternative Medicine Handbook, 1998, p329)

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A drugless system of therapy, making use of physical forces such as air, light, water, heat, massage. Treatments are often diet- and nutrition-oriented with attention given to the patient's personal history and lifestyle. (From Cassileth, Alternative Medicine Handbook, 1998, p329)

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  • Medicine, Naturopathic
  • Naturopathic Medicine

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Naturopathy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009324. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009324
  2. Naturopathy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturopathy
  3. Naturopathy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q213403