Origin and development of Naturology in Brazil:conceptual, historical and political aspects
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https://doi.org/10.19177/cntc.v6e11201759-68Keywords:
Naturology, Complementary and Integrative Practices, History. PoliticsAbstract
The first course recognized by the Ministry of Education of Naturology completes 20 years in 2018. Naturology is a new profession in Brazil, one which seeks to understand the human being in a multi-dimensional way, and respect human singularity in its search for well-being, quality of life and health through a relationship of inter¬agency and Complementary and Integrative Practices. The present article addresses a brief history of Comple¬mentary and Integrative Practices and Naturology in Brazil, the process of recognizing the occupation and regulation of the profession. The paper also explores the fields in which the naturologist is active, the bodies of professional representation, the main scientific events and important publications in the field.Downloads
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2017-10-19
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