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title: Naturopathy and Other Medical Modalities
date: 2026-01-19T13:00:42Z
modified: 2026-01-17T02:50:36Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/naturopathy-and-other-medical-modalities/"
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status: publish
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categories:
  - Inflammation Investigator Podcast
tags:
  - allopathy
  - naturopathic medicine
  - naturopathy
  - traditional naturopath
author: Elizabeth
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In this episode I present the principles of traditional naturopathy and explain how it differs from other medical approaches. I acknowledge the importance of allopathic medicine in emergency care while emphasizing the potential of true healing through functional medicine.

### Key Points

- Natural healthcare, specifically traditional naturopathy, utilizes non-pharmaceutical solutions like diet, herbs, and meditation to promote healing.
- The goal of functional medicine and traditional naturopathy is to address and resolve the root cause of inflammation, rather than just masking symptoms.
- It is essential to make lifestyle changes and reduce inflammation to improve overall health, regardless of whether pharmaceutical drugs are used.