Naturopathy

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 15.02.2024

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Definition
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Medical "medicine" that seeks to use the self-regulating powers of the organism for treatment(holistic medicine). Not all naturopathic methods are currently scientifically proven. In this encyclopaedia, naturopathic therapies are listed in the context of the respective clinical picture if an indication is given.

The 5 classic pillars of naturopathy according to Pastor Sebastian Kneipp are:

The following additional procedures are also available:

The naturopathic treatment of the individual dermatoses can be found in the dermatology database under the respective clinical picture under naturopathy.

General definition
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Naturopathic therapy methods: acupuncture, anthroposophic medicine, aromatherapy, detoxifying methods, autogenic training, autologous immunotherapy, Bach flower therapy, bioresonance therapy, autohaemotherapy, electroacupuncture, enzyme therapy, nutritional therapy (diets, e.g. for gluten sensitivity), therapeutic fasting, hydrotherapy, manual medicine, music therapy, neural therapy, order therapy, orthomolecular therapy, physical therapy, phytotherapy, progressive muscle regeneration. for gluten sensitivity), therapeutic fasting, hydrotherapy, manual medicine, music therapy, neural therapy, order therapy, orthomolecular therapy, physical therapy, phytotherapy, progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobsen, reflexology, oxygen and ozone therapy, cupping therapy, symbiosis therapy.