Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Naturoterapia
Naturopathy (nay-chuh-RAH-puh-thee)
A system of disease prevention and treatment that avoids drugs and surgery. Naturopathy is based on the use of natural agents such as air, water, light, heat, and massage to help the body heal itself. It also uses herbal products, nutrition, acupuncture, and aromatherapy as forms of treatment.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.