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With the prevalence of synthetic drugs and methods that focus on masking symptoms rather than promoting healthy living, the naturopathic approach has regained some legitimacy since the 1970s. This approach to medicine emphasizes a holistic strategy and reliance on natural remedies and treatments. Naturopathy advocates for maintaining the optimal balance and natural strength of the body through the concept of vitalism. These practitioners operate in two main categories: traditional natural medicine practitioners and licensed healthcare providers who use natural methods.
Some attribute the origins of this approach to Hippocrates, the ancient Greek who is considered the father of medicine. However, the modern version began in the 19th century with the Nature Cure movement, which advocated for promoting good health through natural diet, exercise, and avoiding the use of tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine.
In the early years of the 20th century, this naturalistic view of healthcare gained popularity in Europe, North America, and Canada.
However, with the discovery of penicillin and other so-called miracle drugs, the pharmaceutical route became dominant, and the popularity of natural medicine declined. By the 1970s, people began to take a new look at alternative healing systems, and this theory reemerged from obscurity.
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