What is the difference between naturopathic medicine and traditional naturopathy?
Licensed naturopathic doctors (also sometimes referred to “naturopathic physicians”) have been trained in “naturopathic medicine.” Education in naturopathic medicine differs from traditional naturopathy in that the former is an adulterated form of naturopathy that combines true naturopathic remedies with certain invasive, allopathic modalities. Such modalities include drawing blood and performing surgery, as well as prescribing pharmaceuticals and ordering x-rays. True naturopathy simply involves natural, non-medical, non-invasive, traditional naturopathic modalities.
