Naturopathic medicine is a philosophy. Although there is an increase in research being done by naturopaths and journals that feature articles supportive of naturopaths, the majority of the research is focused on specific treatments. Resources that have compiled this wealth of data include:

Gaby, AR and Wright, JV Nutritional therapy in medical practice: reference manual and study guide, Nutrition Seminars, Carlisle PA, 2003

Werbach, MR Nutritional influences on illness: a sourcebook of clinical research, Third Line Press, Tarzana CA, 1996

Werbach, MR and Murray, MT Botanical influences on illness: a sourcebook of clinical research, Third Line Press, Tarzana CA, 2000

Anderson, R A, The Scientific Basis for Holistic Medicine, American Health Press, Lynwood WA 2003

Prevention is a fundamental principle of naturopathy. Numerous studies have shown that preventative medicine promotes health and decreases health care costs.  The series of review articles by Kenneth Pelletier MD, PHD evaluate the health benefits and cost effectiveness of prevention programs initiated at work sites.

Pelletier, KR A review and analysis of the clinical- and cost-effectiveness studies of comprehensive health promotion and disease management programs at the worksite: 1998-2000 update. Am J Health Promot. 2001 Nov-Dec;16(2):107-1

Pelletier, KR A review and analysis of the clinical and cost-effectiveness studies of comprehensive health promotion and disease management programs at the worksite: 1995-1998 update. Am J Health Promot. 1999 Jul-Aug;13(6):333-45

Pelletier, KR A review and analysis of the health and cost-effective outcome studies of comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention programs. Am J Health Promot. 1991 Mar-Apr;5(4):311-3

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