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what is a Naturopathic Doctor and Naturopathy?

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what is a Naturopathic Doctor and Naturopathy?  According to WebMD, naturopathy is, " a system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. It embraces many therapies, including herbs, massage, acupuncture, exercise, and nutritional counseling." A naturopathic doctor practices naturopathy and their education consists of, " attending an accredited four-year, graduate-level school." "There they study basic sciences similar to those studied in conventional medical school. They also study nutrition, psychology, and complementary therapies such as herbal medicine and homeopathy. Some states and territories require naturopathic doctors to become licensed. That means they have to pass an exam to practice and take continuing education classes." (via  https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-naturopathic-medicine )" OK? so...  sooooo you see what happened was, I was driving down the blvd to one of the best coffee shops in Oxnard... I always see a bunc