Naturopathy in Germany: Profile and activity of a naturopathic physician. Can it be transferred to the Turkish health service?

So far naturopathy is used in Germany in eight acute care hospitals. Patients with chronically diseases of high acuity treated in these hospitals benefit from naturopathic complex treatment including all classical naturopathic procedures. A typical treatment is presented in form of a case report of chronic polyarthritis. It has been shown that true naturopathy plays an important role in the treatment of chronicle illness, furthermore in scientific research and teaching on university. Naturopathic procedures are used in all cultures as a part of traditional medicine. Also in Turkey exists a wide base for naturopathy, which can provide important impulses for the medical system in Turkey. [TAF Prev Med Bull. 2008; 7(4): 339-342]