Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that employs an array of practices branded as natural, non-invasive, and as promoting self-healing.
Naturopaths promote the use of natural foods and medicinal plants to bring the body into alignment so healing can begin. Naturopathic medicine emphasizes prevention, treatment and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage the body’s inherent self-healing abilities.