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naturopathy

[/ˌneɪtʃərˈɒpəθi/]
nounfemininepl: naturopathies
naturopatia
1. A system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without drugs or surgery by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, and massage.
She decided to pursue naturopathy as an alternative to conventional medicine.
Ela decidiu seguir a naturopatia como uma alternativa à medicina convencional.
2. The practice of treating illnesses using natural remedies and techniques rather than pharmaceutical interventions.
Naturopathy emphasizes the body's natural ability to heal itself.
A naturopatia enfatiza a capacidade natural do corpo de se curar.
Synonyms
natural medicineholistic medicinealternative medicinecomplementary medicine
Antonyms
allopathyconventional medicinepharmaceutical medicine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
naturopatia
Most common term used in Brazil for the practice
São Paulo
naturopatia
Standard usage in professional and medical contexts
Portugal
naturopatia
Same term used; sometimes also referred to as 'medicina natural'

Related Idioms & Phrases

natural healing
alternative therapy
holistic health approach
back to nature medicine
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