Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine. It has already existed for many centuries in Europe, but it was often called “Nature Cure” in the old continent. Before the arrival of allopathic medicine, there were many ways of treating disease that were closer to Nature and Ancient Wisdom.

Today, naturopathic medicine combines evidence-based research with ancient ways of healing. This article summarizes some modalities used by most naturopaths. These treatments include herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, homeopathy, and nutrition.

In the fifth century, the physician Hippocrates formulated the concept of the “healing power of nature.” He found that chewing on the bark of a willow tree could relieve pain and fever. Nowadays, people take aspirin. But did you know that aspirin is derived from willow bark? When used properly and at the right dosage, plants are as powerful as drugs.

Most people take a synthetic pill to relieve the symptoms of a cold. Another strategy is to strengthen the immune system. This way, it is possible to prevent or minimize the duration of a cold.

For example, some studies have shown that the plant Echinacea can prime the immune system. Taken as a tincture, it can shorten the duration of a cold with almost no side effects.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) also uses plants to heal. This practice can be dated back to 2,500 years ago. TCM has developed into an effective medical system with a unique perspective.

Chinese medicine introduces the concept of energy, or Qi. Energy flows within and around the body. If energy is not blocked in an organ system, it can create a disease state.

Acupuncture is the ancient practice of inserting tiny needles into specific points on the body. By identifying a state of deficiency or excess in a system, a Chinese doctor can restore homeostasis.

Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural healing by removing blockages. Research suggests that acupuncture can reduce pain, but it can treat almost any medical condition as well.

In Germany, Dr. Samuel Hahnemman founded homeopathy in 1796. The use of a minute amount of a remedy can stimulate the body’s ability to heal. Homeopathy introduces the concept of “like cures like.”

A substance that can produce a state of disease in a healthy individual can cure a patient that presents with the same symptoms. Most of the time, these remedies are extracted from a plant, an animal, or a mineral.

For many centuries in Europe, homeopathy was used to treat most illnesses.

A homeopath can shift a patient’s energy into a healthier state with one single remedy. This unique way of healing has remained a mystery to the scientific community even to this day.

Despite the controversy surrounding homeopathy, this modality should not be dismissed. Homeopathy has been proven to work for all patients that have used it. There are no reports of side-effects or harm done to anyone, only cures that could not otherwise be scientifically explained.

The present modern medical system cannot explain everything. That is why we should stay open-minded. Although we cannot understand its mechanism of action, homeopathy can give hope to those who seek a cure to their illnesses.

Naturopathic medicine uses many modalities to treat disease. It combines both ancient practices and the latest clinical research. Naturopathic medicine allows the body to tap into its innate ability to cure itself and recover from any health issues. By taking the time to share your past medical history, you also look into the root cause of your disease.

Through proper nutrition and by making the right lifestyle changes, you allow healing to take place.

Acupuncture and homeopathy introduce the concept of energy. Both these modalities help patients reconnect the mind with the body. The physical and emotional realms. This journey is a process that takes time and requires patience. But in the end, you are rewarded with an understanding of who you truly are.