What’s the difference between naturopathic medicine and homeopathy?
Naturopathic doctors are trained in conventional medical sciences as well as other complimentary and alternative treatments. Naturopathic medicine is an umbrella term for doctors that practice many different treatments, called modalities. These modalities include herbal or botanical medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (including acupuncture and herbs), clinical nutrition, vitamin supplementation, lifestyle counseling and homeopathy. A naturopathic doctor requires an undergraduate degree, four years of naturopathic medical school, and is regulated to practice in the province of Ontario.
