What's the difference between a Naturopathic Doctor and a Homeopathic Doctor?

20 Jul

What's the difference between a Naturopathic Doctor and a Homeopathic Doctor?
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    Submitted by First Response on Mon, 11/12/2007 - 23:47

    Homeopathy vs. Naturopathy

    Homeopathy is a system of medicine that assesses the whole person as an individual. A Homeopath will treat the person, not the disease. For example, 10 people can all have arthritis, however, the homeopath will prescribe a different homeopathic remedy to each of those people.

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    Submitted by First Response on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 21:18

    homeopathy vs. naturopathy

    A homeopathic doctor uses one form of natural treatment for his/her
    patients, homeopathy. A naturopathic doctor (ND) is qualified in a wide
    range of natural therapies including homeopathy. ND's receive four
    years of full time postgraduate training in basic medical sciences and
    natural treatment and are licensed health professionals. Naturopathic doctors often combine homeopathic treatment with acupuncture, nutrition, herbs, supplements, hydrotherapy and Traditional Chinese medicine for optimal results.