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.
naturopathic
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a word derived from
naturopathy.
Example Sentences
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“Previously, I had studied naturopathy with the intention of going to a naturopathic school — herbalism, Reiki and light touch therapy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
For this book, you worked with various collaborators in Lila Charif, Laya Khadjavi and Behar Tavakolian, a list which includes a naturopathic nutritional therapist.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2024
Williams’ office did not provide any information about the terms of the plea by the 43-year-old kinesiologist and naturopathic doctor from El Paso, Texas.
From Washington Times ● May 8, 2023
“These homeopathic or naturopathic treatments are based on pseudoscience,” Moore says.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2022
Morella said many of their customers prefer naturopathic to allopathic methods, and some come simply because they lack insurance.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
