By Ma. Cristina Lao
Naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that favors a holistic approach with non-invasive treatment like nutrition, herbs, exercise, natural hygiene, fasting and stress reduction to restore people's health. A cancer patient who was in a strict holistic regimen stressed that her diet includes raw vegetables and fruits, which is similar to a vegetarean diet. She is not taking any medicines but is very careful with her diet plan, with the guidance of her Naturopathic doctor. Aside from that she said she does not only look healthy but also feels great.
According to the Naturopathic Medicine Network, food is the best medicine in naturopathic practice. Many medical conditions can be treated more effectively with foods and nutritional supplements than they can by other means, with fewer complications and side effects.
Naturopathic Medicine is represented in the United States by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), which was founded in 1985 and has 2,000 student, physicians, supporting, and corporate members.
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