Natural Medicine is a distinct system of non-invasive health care and health assessment. It relies on education, counseling, natural medicine modalities, and natural substances, excluding surgery and pharmaceutical drugs. This holistic approach emphasizes the body’s intrinsic self-healing processes.
The core principle of Natural Medicine is “vis medicatrix naturae” or “the healing power of nature.” Instead of targeting specific diseases, practitioners aim to cleanse and strengthen the body. Whether through hydrotherapy, nutrition, non-invasive manipulation, herbs, or homeopathy, the focus is on stimulating the body’s ability to heal itself.
The Board of Natural Medicine Doctors and Practitioners defines this approach. Their philosophy centers on natural substances like food, food extracts, vitamins, minerals, and various modalities like acupuncture, yoga, or massage to support self-healing.