Chapter 8 - Naturopathy

Question 1

How would you test if naturopathy works?

Answer 1

Each modality needs testing on its own.

Question 2

When did naturopathy first go into decline?

Answer 2

1930s.

Question 3

What types of nutrition advice is given by naturopaths?

Answer 3

Eat a vegetarian and whole food diet. Fasting and detox sometimes necessary. Abstain from alcohol and sugars. Take vitamin and mineral supplements.

Question 4

What is illness caused by according to naturopathy?

Answer 4

Body structural imbalances. Accumulation of toxins. Unhealthy lifestyle (not getting the right nutrition).

Question 5

Is naturopathy taught at any conventional medical schools?

Answer 5

No.

Question 6

Examples of clinical and lab diagnostic techniques used by naturopaths.

Answer 6

Hair and live blood analyses.

Question 7

Most common types of treatments used in naturopathy

Answer 7

Nutrition. Botanical medicines.

Question 8

What types of naturopathic treatment show no convincing evidence of effect?

Answer 8

Homeopathy and iridology show no convincing evidence of effect.

Question 9

Does the use of herbal medicine and homeopathy fall under the same paradigm?

Answer 9

No.

Question 10

What are some “difficult issues” that naturopathy claims it can treat?

Answer 10

Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, recurrent infections, colds and flus.

Question 11

Where in Canada are naturopaths licensed?

Answer 11

In BC, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Novascotia.

Question 12

What are self-perceived strengths of naturopathy?

Answer 12

More time spent with patients, a holistic approach, and a claimed ability to treat “difficult issues”.

Question 13

Are natural treatments necessarily safer or more effective than synthesized ones?

Answer 13

No. Some of thee most toxic substances are natural.

Question 14

When did naturopathy spread to North America.

Answer 14

About 100 years ago.

Question 15

Are naturopathic consultations covered by insurance?

Answer 15

Yes, by some insurance carriers.

Question 16

Naturopathy arose out of what movement?

Answer 16

The European “nature cure” movement in the late 1800s.

Question 17

Naturopathy emphasizes the healing power of ___.

Answer 17

Nature.

Question 18

4 self-described features of naturopathy.

Answer 18

1. Emphasis on prevention and self-care.
2. Treatments promote healing powers of body, mind, and spirit.
3. Search for underlying cause of illness.
4. Individualized treatment.

Question 19

Where in America is naturopathy illegal?

Answer 19

South Carolina and Tennessee.

Question 20

What types of naturopathic treatments are fraudulent?

Answer 20

Live blood analysis, chelation, hair analysis are considered frauds.

Question 21

Naturopathy includes aspects of ___ and ___.

Answer 21

Conventional medicine and almost all other CAMs.

Question 22

When did naturopathy first regain popularity after its decline?

Answer 22

1970s.

Question 23

Types of treatments some naturopaths may use.

Answer 23

Homeopathy. TCM and acupuncture. Body manipulations and physiotherapy. Hydrotherapy. Minor surgery. Psychotherapy and counselling. Chelation therapy. Colonic enemas. Colour therapy. Iridology. Nature cure. Ozone therapy. Vital energy field therapies.

Question 24

Paradigm of naturopathy.

Answer 24

Body works the same way that OM says it does. Nature is good. Cause of illness is the buildup of toxins and an unhealthy lifestyle. Treatments work by preventing imbalance and promoting bodies natural healing.

Question 25

What did the European “nature cure” movement advocate?

Answer 25

Exercise. Natural diet. Avoidance of tobacco, tea, coffee, alcohol, overwork and medical drugs.

Question 26

Where would you go to get training in naturopathy?

Answer 26

A 4-year naturopathic college.

Question 27

Main difference between naturopathy and OM?

Answer 27

The types of treatments used.

Question 28

Where can naturopaths prescribe drugs and perform minor surgeries?

Answer 28

In British Columbia.

Question 29

What types of treatments are not favoured by naturopaths?

Answer 29

Major surgery, synthetic drugs, and radiation. Some practitioners may even recommend against vaccinations and antibiotics.