naturopathy

noun

: a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (such as air, water, and herbs) and physical means (such as tissue manipulation and electrotherapy)

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The organization adopted a twofold strategy, including advocacy for alternative remedies, such as homeopathy and naturopathy, and legal challenges to mandates. Helen L. Murphey / Made By History, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025 The percentage of people who use alternative care (like acupuncture, naturopathy, and chiropractic care) increased from 19.2 percent in 2002 to 36.7 percent in 2022. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025

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First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of naturopathy was in 1901

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“Naturopathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naturopathy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

naturopathy

noun
na·​tu·​rop·​a·​thy
plural naturopathies
: a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (as air, water, and herbs) and physical means (as tissue manipulation and electrotherapy)

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