0 a system of treating diseases using natural methods such as controlling what a person eats, exercise, and treatments such as homeopathy and acupuncture --
In the nineteenth-century, "vis medicatrix naturae" came to be interpreted as vitalism, and in this form it came to underlie the philosophical framework of homeopathy, chiropractic, hydropathy, osteopathy and naturopathy.
Many practitioners of naturopathy also oppose vaccination.
The advent of penicillin and other miracle drugs and the consequent popularity of modern medicine also contributed to naturopathy's decline.
Much of the ideology and methodological underpinnings of naturopathy are in conflict with the paradigm of evidence-based medicine.
It has been converted into a research centre for natural medicine, offering courses in aromatherapy, nutrition, naturopathy, herbalism, yoga and ayurvedic medicine.
These include: dietary changes, massage, animal therapy, chiropractics and naturopathy, among others.
Naturopathic physicians employ the principles of naturopathy within the context of conventional medical practices.
Naturopathy is criticized for its reliance on and its association with unproven, disproven, and other controversial alternative medical treatments, and for its vitalistic underpinnings.
