The purpose of my second reader on another aspect of naturopathy is to provide the interested reader with an initial overview of the methods this branch of medicine possesses, how they are applied, and the possibilities they offer for alleviation or healing. To begin with, it’s important to clarify what is meant by naturopathy. A significant part of its spectrum is not considered scientifically recognized, either because the mechanisms of action are not known precisely enough or their effectiveness has not been verified through randomized double-blind studies. According to modern scientific understanding, such studies must be designed so that numerous investigations under the same conditions yield the same results.
To facilitate this, practical research aims to eliminate all interfering factors and rely on highly simplified models, such as the effect of a medicine on knee pain. However, this simplification is often insufficient for clear results. A medicine may consistently relieve inflammation but remain ineffective for bruises. Thus, further simplification is needed by examining only specific causes of pain to approach a definitive result.