| Naturopathyalso called naturopathic medicineis a medical system that evolved from a combination of traditional practices and health care approaches popular in Europe during the 19th century. Naturopathic practitioners use many different treatment approaches, such as dietary and lifestyle changes, herbs and other dietary supplements, manipulative therapies, and exercise therapy. National survey data show that the percentage of U.S. adults who use naturopathy increased from 0.2 percent in 2002 to 1.3 percent in 2022. Among those who used naturopathy, the percentage who used it for pain management increased from 31.9 percent in 2002 to 48.5 percent in 2022. | 
