What Is Naturopathy? Naturopathy, often referred to as naturopathic medicine, is a system of health care that developed from a blend of traditional healing methods and medical practices that were widely used in Europe during the 1800s. This approach focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of illness rather than only managing symptoms. Practitioners believe that symptoms are signals from the body indicating imbalance. Naturopathic care emphasizes whole-person healing and