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Naturalism (Medicine)
Naturalism (pronunciation: /ˈnætʃ(ə)rəˌlɪz(ə)m/) in the context of medicine refers to the approach or belief in the healing power of nature and the body's inherent ability to heal itself.
Etymology
The term 'Naturalism' is derived from the Latin word 'natura', meaning 'birth', 'nature', 'quality'.
Related Terms
- Holistic Medicine: An approach to health care that emphasizes the study of all aspects of a person's health, including physical, psychological, and social aspects.
- Homeopathy: A system of alternative medicine that treats a disease with minute doses of natural substances that in a healthy person would produce symptoms of the disease.
- Naturopathy: A system of treatment that relies on natural remedies, such as sunlight and diet, and the body's ability to heal itself.
- Alternative Medicine: Any of a range of medical therapies that are not regarded as orthodox by the medical profession, such as herbalism, homeopathy, and acupuncture.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naturalism
- Wikipedia's article - Naturalism
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