Preferred Label : Naturopathy Therapy;
NCIt synonyms : Naturopathy; Naturopathic Therapy; Naturopathic;
NCIt definition : A system of therapy based on preventative care, and on the use of heat, water, light,
air, and massage as primary therapies for disease. Some naturopaths use no medications,
either pharmaceutical or herbal. Some recommend herbal remedies only. A few who are
licensed to prescribe may recommend pharmaceuticals in those cases where they feel
their use is warranted. (MedicineNet.com);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A system of disease prevention and treatment that avoids drugs and surgery.
Naturopathy is based on the use of natural agents such as air, water, light, heat,
and massage to help the body heal itself. It also uses herbal products, nutrition,
acupuncture, and aromatherapy as forms of treatment.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000537556;
Origin ID : C15283;
UMLS CUI : C0027495;
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