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2020 WNF Naturopathic Book Report | www.worldnaturopathicfederation.org WNF Naturopathic Book Report Acknowledgements The World Naturopathic Federation (WNF) greatly appreciates the participation of naturopathic organizations around the world in providing the details required for this WNF Naturopathic Book Report. This survey initiative was led by Dr. Iva Lloyd, Naturopathic Doctor (Canada), President of the WNF and supported by Tina Hausser, Heilpraktiker, Naturopath (Spain), 1st Vice President of the WNF, Hector D’Souza (Canada) and Dr. Virginia Sweetan, Naturopathic Doctor (United States). We appreciate those individuals that assisted by reviewing this document and providing comments and advice on the content. © World Naturopathic Federation October 2020 All rights reserved. Publications of the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF) can be obtained from their website at www.worldnaturopathicfederation.org. 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Printed in Canada. 1 WNF Naturopathic Book Report Table of Contents Naturopathic Practice 3 Book Project Process 3 Overview of Results 4 Chart 1: Publication Dates for Naturopathic Books 4 Chart 2: Naturopathic Conditions Covered 5 Chart 3: Naturopathic Modalities Covered 5 Table of Naturopathic Books 6 References 48 2 WNF Naturopathic Book Report Codifying naturopathic information is essential for conveying information to students and practitioners, to other health professionals and to educate the public on the naturopathic approach to health and wellness. The aim of the book project is to identify and categorize the books written by naturopathic doctors / naturopaths around the world. The following report is an analysis of the results received. Naturopathic Practice Naturopathic medicine / naturopathy is practiced in 98 countries around the world, spanning all world regions.[1] As identified in the 2015 World Naturopathic Report [2] and the 2016 Naturopathic Roots Report [3] there is a high degree of consistency in how naturopathic practitioners (NP) practice around the world. The 2017 White Paper on Naturopathic Philosophies, Principles and Theories outlines the foundational basis of the global naturopathic profession.[4] There are differences in naturopathic education, as summarized in the 2018 WNF Education and Credentials Report [5] and in naturopathic regulation as outlined in the 2019 Global Naturopathic Regulation Report.[6] In order to be eligible for WNF membership, naturopathic organizations must support the highest naturopathic educational standards in their country and must be working towards regulation. The WNF identified three projects to determine the resources available to augment naturopathic education and to inform naturopathic practice. The first was a detailed analysis of the research written by naturopathic doctors / naturopaths around the world.[7] This analysis indicated that there was a substantial quantity of peer-reviewed naturopathic research indexed in research journal databases and this research covered very broad topics which is consistent with naturopathic practice.[8] This book project is the second part and its aim was to compile a listing of textbooks, professional books and consumer books written by NPs. The third project will be a survey with the aim of identifying the volume, type and distribution of journal articles published by naturopathic organizations and written by NPs. Together, these three projects will help to identify the resources that are available within the profession to inform naturopathic practice. Book Project Process Identifying books used by naturopathic educational institutions in teaching the philosophies, principles and theories of naturopathic practice was part of the 2016 survey conducted by the WNF [3]. In June 2018 the WNF published a list of books identified from the survey.[9] In 2018 the book project was expanded to include books written by naturopathic doctors / naturopaths around the world. The second phase of this project started with a list of ~ 700 books that had been compiled on www.ndhealthfacts.org and that was accessed with permission. [10] A snowballing method was to identify naturopathic doctors / naturopaths who had written books. Requests to send the WNF listing of books was sent to all WNF member organizations and was posted on social media between June 2018 and December 2018 and periodically after that. Known naturopathic authors were also searched on google, amazon and other book sties to obtain additional book titles. The criteria for inclusion was that the book had to be written by a naturopathic doctor or naturopath and the book had to have an ISBN number (or equivalent) to be included. Information was captured on an excel spreadsheet and all books were coded and thematically analyzed. 3 WNF Naturopathic Book Report Overview of Results The analysis of the books written by NPs was presented at the 2019 WNF General Assembly. The charts presented below are from that event and include the analysis of the 1335 books included in the original publication. The results include books from all world regions, encompassing twenty-three countries. The books from Europe account for 54% (n= 718), North America 44% (n= 581) with the remaining thirty-six books (2%) coming from Western Pacific (n= 21), Latin America (n= 8) and Asia (n= 7). The countries with the highest number of books written include USA (n= 446), Germany (n= 300), France (n= 190), United Kingdom (n= 157), Canada (n= 132), Portugal (n= 33), Switzerland (n= 22), New Zealand (n= 11) and Australia (n= 10) with the remaining thirty-five books coming from India and Chile (both with n= 5), Austria, Belgium, Spain and Slovenia (each with n= 3), Netherlands, Scotland and Brazil (each with n= 2) and one from Greece, Italy, Russia, Nepal and Puerto Rico. Naturopathic books are available in nine languages including English (57%), German (20%), French (15) %), and the remaining 8% spanning Portuguese, Spanish, Slovenian, Greek, Italian and Russian. It is estimated that about 10% of the books written by NPs are textbooks with the remainder being written for healthcare professionals and consumers. Chart 1: Publication Dates for Naturopathic Books Publication Dates for Naturopathic Books The publication dates indicates that 73% of the books have been written since 2000 529 with 9% written before 1950, 13% written 409 between 1990 and 1999, 31% between 2000 and 2009 and 40% written between 2010 and 2019. 172 121 14 17 28 45 before 1950 - 1960 - 1970 - 1980 - 1990 - 2000 - 2010 - 1950 1959 1969 1979 1989 1999 2009 2019 As of October 2020, we have a listing of 1450 books written by naturopathic doctors / naturopaths. The book list will continue to be updated on a yearly basis. Overall, 49% of the books focus on conditions, 41% on naturopathic modalities and 10% cover other topics, such as history and philosophy, naturopathic assessment and diagnosis (general, Iridology, 4 WNF Naturopathic Book Report naturopathic tongue and pulse diagnosis, laboratory testing and physiognomy), science (biochemistry, laboratory testing, endocrinology, clinical sciences), and novels. and Chart 2 is a breakdown of the conditions covered Chart 3 provides the outline of modalities. Chart 2: Naturopathic Conditions Covered Conditions Covered in Naturopathic Books As seen in Chart 2, Dermatology naturopathic Endocrine books cover a Weight broad range of Diabetes Reproductive conditions with Ageing & Cognition general CVD wellness being Other the most Pediatrics common Gastrointestinal condition MSK Cancer covered. Mental Health Immunity Women's / Men's Health Wellness 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Chart 3: Naturopathic Modalities Covered As outlined in Modalities Covered in Naturopathic Books Chart 3, Other naturopathic Reflexology books cover a Energetics wide range of Humoral modalities with Aromatherapy nutrition, TCM / Acupuncture Spagyric herbal Mind-Body medicine, Detoxification physical Tissue Salts medicine and Nutraceuticals homeopathy Hydrotherapy being the most Nature Cure / Hygiene General common Homeopathy modalities Physical Medicine covered. Herbal Medicine Nutrition 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 5 Author(s) Yr Publication Book Title Type of Publication ISBN / ASIN Language World Region Country Abercrombie, Jenny 2018 The Vibrant Mom: Your Transformative Guide to a Restorative Postpartum Book 978-1726200752 English North America USA and a Happy, Healthy Motherhood Adarfio-Mavin, Alexis 2019 El Arte de Ser Saludable / The Art of Being Healthy Book 978-9801807827 Spanish Latin America Venezuela Aesoph, Lauri M. 1996 How to Eat Away Arthritis: Gain Relief from the Pain and Discomfort of Book 978-0132428927 English North America USA Arthritis Through Nature's Remedies Aesoph, Lauri M. 1998 Your Natural Health Makeover Book 978-0136286608 English North America Canada Afonso de Araújo, 2002 Perca Peso, Ganhando Saúde - Medicina Natural / Lose Weight, Gaining Book 978-9729577420 Portuguese Europe Portugal Manuel Health - Natural Medicine Afonso de Araújo, 2003 Como Prevenir