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Naturopathy originated in Germany in the late 19th century and was first practiced in the United States shortly thereafter. The word naturopathy is of Greek and Latin origin and means &qtos;nature disease.&qtos; Benedict Lust was a German immigrant who founded the American School of Naturopathy in 1902. Naturopathy is a holistic treatment that focuses on healthy lifestyle and prevention.
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