naturopath
Alternative medicine practitioner
A naturopath is a practitioner of naturopathy, a form of alternative medicine emphasizing natural remedies and the body's ability to heal itself.
Naturopaths may use herbal treatments, dietary changes, acupuncture, or massage rather than conventional pharmaceuticals or surgery.
She consulted a naturopath about her chronic fatigue.
Training and licensing requirements vary widely by jurisdiction.
One who restores health
- homeopathDilution-based medicine practitioner
- herbalistPractitioner using plant medicines
- kinesiologistHuman motion expert
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
acupuncturist · chiropractor · osteopath · aromatherapist · reflexologist · ayurvedic · clinic · consultation
Immune-support plant extract
- ginsengPerennial with tonic root
- chamomileSoothing herbal infusion plant
- valerianBotanical sleep aid
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
ginger · elderberry · arnica · hawthorn · goldenseal · astragalus · ashwagandha · tincture
Addressing interconnected wholes
- mind-bodyMental-physical relationship
- vitalismNon-physical life principle
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- root-causeFundamental origin of problem
self-healing · balance · harmony · wellness · integrative · non-invasive · individualized · empowerment
Diluted-substance alternative medicine
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
reflexology · reiki · shiatsu · kinesiology · biofeedback · aromatherapy · massage · cupping
Bodily use of food
- dietCustomary food consumption
- lifestylePersonal living pattern
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- meditationFocused attention practice
sleep · hydration · self-care · prevention · vitality · detox · organic · supplementation
healer
One who restores health
- homeopathDilution-based medicine practitioner
- herbalistPractitioner using plant medicines
- kinesiologistHuman motion expert
nutritionist · acupuncturist · chiropractor · osteopath · aromatherapist · reflexologist · ayurvedic · clinic · consultation · diagnosis
echinacea
Immune-support plant extract
turmeric · ginger · elderberry · arnica · hawthorn · goldenseal · astragalus · ashwagandha · tincture · supplement
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- mind-bodyMental-physical relationship
- vitalismNon-physical life principle
- preventionStopping something before occurring
root-cause · self-healing · balance · harmony · wellness · integrative · non-invasive · individualized · empowerment · lifestyle
homeopathy
Diluted-substance alternative medicine
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
chiropractic · reflexology · reiki · shiatsu · kinesiology · biofeedback · aromatherapy · massage · cupping · moxibustion
nutrition
Bodily use of food
meditation · sleep · hydration · self-care · prevention · vitality · detox · organic · supplementation · energy
- healersnurse, doctor, physician, surgeon, medic
- professionsdoctor, lawyer, engineer, teacher, nurse
- wellness lifestyleshealth nut, clean eater, vegan, vegetarian, gym rat
- Natural Healingacupressure, aromatherapy, Ayurveda, chiropractic, herbal medicine
- naturopathyherbalism, herbalist, herbal remedies, holistic care, traditional healing
- wellness practitionerswellness coach, holistic healer, acupuncturist, herbalist, homeopath
naturopathMD
Physician's degree letters
medical doctor · surgeon · oncologist · psychiatrist · cardiologist