Naturopathic management of rheumatoid arthritis.

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are widely used by those with pain and/or musculoskeletal problems, and previous research has shown that high proportions of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis have used these therapies. One of the largest CAM modalities is that of naturopathy, which combines nutritional, herbal, and other complementary practices to treat such conditions. In this review, evidence is examined in relation to those factors which naturopaths believe are significant contributors to rheumatoid arthritis, and are hence the main focus of therapeutic management.