The particular modalities used by an individual naturopath varies
with training and scope of practice. The demonstrated efficacy and
scientific rationale also varies. These include: Acupuncture, Applied kinesiology,
Botanical medicine, Brainwave entrainment, Chelation therapy for atherosclerosis,
Colonic enemas,
Color therapy,
Cranial osteopathy,
Hair analysis,
Homeopathy,
Iridology,
Live blood analysis,
Nature cure - a range of therapies based upon exposure to natural elements such as sunshine, fresh air, heat, or cold, Nutrition (examples include vegetarian and wholefood diet, fasting, and abstention from alcohol and sugar),
Ozone therapy,
Physical medicine (includes naturopathic, osseous, and soft tissue manipulative therapy, sports medicine, exercise and hydrotherapy), Psychological counseling (examples include meditation, relaxation, and other methods of stress management
), Public health measures and hygiene,
Reflexology,
Rolfing,
and Traditional Chinese medicine.
A 2004 survey determined the most commonly prescribed naturopathic
therapeutics in Washington State and Connecticut were botanical
medicines, vitamins, minerals, homeopathy, and allergy treatments.
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