Like doctors, naturopaths attend a four-year naturopathic medical school where they learn about conventional, Western medicine and also learn about alternative, natural therapies and train in primary care. They find the best treatment for their patients using patient’s health history, nutrition patterns, sleep habits and likely culprits of stress. Treatments include nutrition and lifestyle recommendations along with supplements to boost the body’s natural healing abilities. A

Unique, yet complementary, naturopathic and homeopathic medicine share the tradition of searching for the root cause of illness to treat the patient at a fundamental level. They’re both considered to be “holistic” and share the belief that the body can heal itself — when it receives the proper care and attention. Treatments provided by the two health care modalities may differ, though. Definition Varies Speaking of homeopathy alone, it can be confusing as to what the credenti