Naturopathy Therapy

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** A system of therapy based on preventative care, and on the use of heat, water, light, air, and massage as primary therapies for disease. Some naturopaths use no medications, either pharmaceutical or herbal. Some recommend herbal remedies only. A few who are licensed to prescribe may recommend pharmaceuticals in those cases where they feel their use is warranted. (MedicineNet.com)

**Synonyms:** - Naturopathic - Naturopathic Therapy - Naturopathy - naturopathy