Traditional and Complementary Medicine

Naturopathy

The term naturopathy originates from natura (Latin root for birth) and pathos (the Greek root for suffering) to suggest natural healing. Naturopaths claim the ancient Greek Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, as the first advocate of naturopathic medicine, before the term existed. Naturopathy has its roots in the 19^th century Natural Cure movement of Europe. In Scotland, Thomas Allinson started advocating his "Hygienic Medicine" in the 1880s, promoting a natural diet and exercise with avoidance of tobacco and overwork.