naturopathic

[ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh-]

na·tur·op·a·thy

[ney-chuh-rop-uh-thee, nach-uh-]
noun
a system or method of treating disease that employs no surgery or synthetic drugs but uses special diets, herbs, vitamins, massage, etc., to assist the natural healing processes.

Origin:
1900–05; nature + -o- + -pathy

na·tur·o·path [ney-cher-uh-path, nach-er-] , noun
na·tur·o·path·ic, adjective
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Naturopathic is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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naturopathy (ˌneɪtʃəˈrɒpəθɪ)
 
n
Also called: nature cure a method of treating disorders, involving the use of herbs and other naturally grown foods, sunlight, fresh air, etc
 
naturopath
 
n
 
naturopathic
 
adj

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