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 | | Naturopathy is a distinct system of medicine that is based on a belief in the healing power of nature--and especially in the body's innate ability to fight disease and heal itself. |
 | | Although the term "naturopathy" wasn't coined until the late 19th century, it is one of the oldest forms of medicine known to mankind, tracing its roots to the healing traditions of ancient China, India, Greece, and to Native American cultures. |
 | | Naturopathy has two main groups of practitioners in the US, the naturopathic physicians, who seek training and licensure as biomedical health care providers, and the “traditional naturopaths”, who typically function as educational consultants in areas of healthy lifestyle, herbs, and nutritional supplements. |
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