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Health & Fitness Naturopathy

The History of Naturopathic Medicine

A Canadian Perspective

by (author) Iva Lloyd

Publisher
McArthur & Company
Initial publish date
Jun 2009
Category
Naturopathy
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781552787786
    Publish Date
    Jun 2009
    List Price
    $39.95

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Over 2400 years ago Hippocrates was first to proclaim "the healing power of nature." Known as the founder of medicine, he believed in the natural healing ability of rest, a good diet, fresh air and cleanliness. Naturopathic medicine is based on this ancient philosophy. During the early 1900s naturopathic medicine enjoyed much growth and acceptance. The 1920s to the 1970s were a time of tremendous struggle for the naturopathic profession as the focus of health care shifted toward pharmaceutical medicine and medical institutions. Today, naturopathic medicine has established accredited academic institutions and programs, has strong national and provincial associations and, most importantly, it continues to graduate naturopathic doctors that embrace the principles of the healing power of the body - treating the root cause of disease and offering individualized treatment to each person.

About the author

Dr. Iva Lloyd graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2002. She also holds a BScH in Life Sciences from Queen’s University, is a Reiki Master, a Registered Polarity Practitioner and Educator, and a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.

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