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In the USA, expenditure on complementary or alternative medicine now stands at 2.7 billion dollars per year. Naturopathy (or nature cure) is one of the oldest form of alternative medicine. Long recognized in other cultures, most people in the US now recognize the validity of naturopathy and the importance of nutrition in preventing disease, improving well-being and reducing stress. Naturopathy uses nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine, and eastern medicine to assist the body in healing itself from many conditions both chronic and acute.

Naturopathy programs start from diploma level. Any training at naturopathy schools should cover the four basic principles of naturopathic medicine:
  • Every patient is unique
  • Everybody has the power to heal himself
  • You must treat both the causes and the symptoms of a disease
  • The patient must be treated as a whole - not just in part

    Doctor of Naturopathy
    Becoming a doctor of naturopathy represents the highest achievement and the broadest scope in naturopathy. It will also allow you to practice methods combing traditional methods with modern medicine. Training to become a doctor of naturopathy at most naturopathy schools will include the following:
  • Conventional medical science and conventional diagnostics
  • Therapeutic nutrition
  • Botanical medicine
  • Homeopathy
  • Natural childbirth
  • Chinese medicine
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manipulative therapy
  • Pharmacology
  • Minor surgery.

    This growing area of naturopathy has a corresponding growing list of naturopathy schools to choose from. After graduating from naturopathy school, you have the option to specialize in a range of areas which can make a real difference to people’s lives.


    Clayton College of Natural Health [Online]
    Here's to your health. More than 25,000 students and graduates have chosen Clayton College of Natural Health (CCNH) to study holistic nutrition, naturopathy, herbology and natural health. As the world's leading college of natural health, CCNH will prepare you for a rewarding career. The innovative Distance Education format will give you the flexibility to study from home, at work or while you travel. As an added benefit, CCNH costs far less than campus-based schools. With many degree and certificate programs to choose from, you can start earning your bachelor's, master's or Doctoral degree today. Learn more.
    Programs:
      Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition
      Bachelor of Science in Natural Health
      Consulting Herbalist Certificate
      Doctor of Education in Holistic Health and Wellness
      Family Herbalist Certificate
      Holistic Care for Companion Animals
      Iridology Theory and Practice
      Master Herbalist Certificate
      Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition
      Master of Science in Natural Health
      Natural Wellness Certificate

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