History of Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine has a long history. Hippocrates was a supporter and an advocate for naturopathy. In the 1930s and 40s, naturopathic medicine declined due to penicillin and other modern medicines, but has made a comeback in the last few decades. People are seeking alternatives to invasive treatments and western medicine, and as such many insurance companies continue to add and cover naturopathic doctors. Currently, sixteen (16) states have licensing requirements.
But what exactly is naturopathic medicine?
