Cayleff, Susan E., 1954-

Nature's path : a history of naturopathic healing in America / Susan E. Cayleff. - p. ; cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Following nature's path and botanic healing -- Spokes of a wheel : the healings systems of naturopathy -- "Nature takes the right road" : naturopathic philosophy -- Louisa Stroebele Lust, Benedict Lust, and their yungborn sanatorium -- Women, naturopathy, and power -- Culture wars : ideology, social trends and competition for clients -- Medical monsters : vivisection and vaccination -- Legal battles : democracy or autocracy? -- Professionalizing and defining the nature cure -- Deepening divides, 1945-1969 -- The 1970s and beyond : cultural critique and holistic health.

9781421419039 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1421419033 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Naturopathy--History--United States--20th century.
Holistic medicine--History--United States--20th century.

RZ440 / .C39 2016

615.5/350973

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