naturopathic
Alternative medicine approach
Naturopathic describes an approach to medicine that emphasizes natural remedies and the body's ability to heal itself.
Naturopathic practitioners favor treatments like herbal medicine, dietary changes, and acupuncture over pharmaceutical drugs or surgery: She sought naturopathic treatment for her chronic fatigue.
The term can carry either credibility or skepticism depending on the speaker.
Addressing interconnected wholes
- vitalismNon-physical life principle
- self-healingAble to repair itself
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- preventionStopping something before occurring
root-cause · individualized · non-invasive · interconnectedness · balance · harmony · wellness · integrative
Diluted-substance alternative medicine
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
aromatherapy · reflexology · cupping · detoxification · fasting · cleansing · bodywork · chelation
Plants for seasoning
- tincturesMedicinal solutions in alcohol
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- botanicalsPlant-based ingredients
- adaptogensStress-resistance promoting substances
essences · extracts · poultices · compresses · probiotics · enzymes · nutraceuticals · salves
From living matter
- non-toxicCauses no harm
- chemical-freeContaining no synthetic substances
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- plant-basedSourced from flora
sustainable · non-GMO · pesticide-free · clean · pure · raw · biodynamic · earth-based
State postal code
- herbalistPractitioner using plant medicines
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
holistic
Addressing interconnected wholes
- vitalismNon-physical life principle
- self-healingAble to repair itself
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
prevention · root-cause · individualized · non-invasive · interconnectedness · balance · harmony · wellness · integrative
homeopathy
Diluted-substance alternative medicine
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- herbalismPlant-based healing tradition
chiropractic · aromatherapy · reflexology · cupping · detoxification · fasting · cleansing · bodywork · chelation
herbs
Plants for seasoning
- tincturesMedicinal solutions in alcohol
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
- botanicalsPlant-based ingredients
adaptogens · essences · extracts · poultices · compresses · probiotics · enzymes · nutraceuticals · salves · tonic
organic
From living matter
- non-toxicCauses no harm
- chemical-freeContaining no synthetic substances
- unprocessedNot yet treated
plant-based · sustainable · non-GMO · pesticide-free · clean · pure · raw · biodynamic · earth-based · traditional
ND
State postal code
- herbalistPractitioner using plant medicines
- nutritionistFood and health advisor
- medical adjectivessurgical, cardiac, orthopedic, malignant, respiratory
naturopathicconventional
Following accepted practices
orthodox · mainstream · Western · scientific · evidence-based
naturopathicconventional
Following accepted practices
pharmacological · pharmaceutical · orthodox · biomedical · surgical
naturopathicreductionist
One who oversimplifies complexity
mechanistic · reactive · specialized · acute care · suppressive