Original sentence: However, in Puerto Rico, they each hold separate licenses which allows both their own different scopes of practice.Naturopathic physican are primary care physicians with licenses in 12 states, they receive the same basic science and clinical science training as allopathic medical doctors, but receive different training with regard to modalities: nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, physical manipulation, and minor surgery.There are two types of healers who call themselves naturopaths, (1) refer to themselves as traditional naturopaths, the other (2) hold naturopathic medical degrees with licenses in 12 states.These two groups have recently held much animosity toward each other and been in recent legal battles
Edited sentence: It is a hybrid practice which attempts to integrate naturopathy with modern medicine, including surgery and drugs.Naturopaths claim that they are blending centuries-old natural, non-toxic therapies with current advances in the study of health and human systems, covering all aspects of health from prenatal to geriatric care.The newer naturopathic medical branch concentrates on whole-patient wellness just as the traditional naturopathic approach does—the key difference is in the use of medical practices using drugs and surgery that are tailored to the patient along with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.The second pathway is new.This type of naturopath does not receive the same training as a medical doctor