naturopathy
noun
a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.
naturopath
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a word derived from
naturopathy.
Example Sentences
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Davis says she has to pay a naturopath out of pocket because many doctors who treat Lyme have stopped doing so through insurance out of fear of retaliation.
From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2023
Despite his casual demeanor, Portland naturopath Ami Opal recognized him as the resort’s owner.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2023
Marschall billed himself online as a health coach and retired naturopath.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2020
She sees a naturopath as her own primary care doctor and thinks that alternative medicine is apparently the thing that will cure all the ills of modern society, like obesity.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2019
To the naturopath, illness is not a perplexing and mysterious occurrence over which you have no control or understanding.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
