Short Naturopathy and Integrative Medicine in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Diseases: A Comprehensive Review

1. Introduction Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent one of the greatest public health challenges of the twenty-first century. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), chronic diseases account for nearly three-quarters of all global deaths, with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer, and neurological disorders being the leading contributors. The increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy dietary habits, obesity,…