Guest guest Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hello all, I'm seeking advice on finding a good naturopath. I'm basically stopped seeing allopathic doctors/et al, and have been patching and doctoring myself as best I can, over the last months/years. My company health plan, however, is now going to pay part of naturopathic stuff, as well. For those who've used naturopaths in the past, how do you know a good one? What are some things to look for? Are there specialities, and so on, to ask about first? I saw a naturopath once years ago but only for accupuncture, and though she seemed very nice, she didn't seem very knowledgable about a lot of things (or perhaps just didn't care). I'm hoping to do better this time. What I'm looking for is a naturopath (or other similar health care practitioner) to partner with me in regaining my health again. Someone who knows nutitional stuff. Someone who knows recovery from physical high-stress environments. Someone who knows chronic fatigue and brain fog issures (I don't know that I have the actual " Chronic Fatigue Syndrome " , but I do struggle with a lot of day-to-day fatigue). How would YOU go about finding a naturopath for that, if those were your issues? Thanks! Jent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi Jent, You are right, it might be hard to find a good one. Most who call themselves naturopaths are anything but. The problem is that there are so few schools of any worth turning out N.D.s. Bastyr University, in Seattle, Washington is excellent. You could ask them to locate an alumni in your area. Better odds but no guarantee. google rearch. You might also consider an Orthomolecular M.D. They are M.D.s who try and use natural nutrients to correct the problem. Some know herbal stuff and some do not. Some are excellent. Check our links page for their association. Ask for one that is closest to you, which still might be a long ways away from you. You are in the same boat with a lot of people, the demand is great but the supply stinks. A good one is as scarce as hen's teeth. Thus the reason for this group. Most here do not want to be their own doctors. but for one reason or another most of us have no other choice. , Jent Lynne <jentlynne wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm seeking advice on finding a good naturopath. I'm > basically stopped seeing allopathic doctors/et al, and > have been patching and doctoring myself as best I can, > over the last months/years. > > My company health plan, however, is now going to pay > part of naturopathic stuff, as well. > > For those who've used naturopaths in the past, how do > you know a good one? What are some things to look for? > Are there specialities, and so on, to ask about first? > > > I saw a naturopath once years ago but only for > accupuncture, and though she seemed very nice, she > didn't seem very knowledgable about a lot of things > (or perhaps just didn't care). I'm hoping to do better > this time. > > What I'm looking for is a naturopath (or other similar > health care practitioner) to partner with me in > regaining my health again. Someone who knows > nutitional stuff. Someone who knows recovery from > physical high-stress environments. Someone who knows > chronic fatigue and brain fog issures (I don't know > that I have the actual " Chronic Fatigue Syndrome " , but > I do struggle with a lot of day-to-day fatigue). > > How would YOU go about finding a naturopath for that, > if those were your issues? > > Thanks! > > Jent > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi Frank, --- califpacific <califpacific wrote: > You are right, it might be hard to find a good >[naturopath]. Thanks for your thoughts, warnings, and suggestions. I'll be using every one. > the reason for this group. Most here do not want to > be their own > doctors. but for one reason or another most of us > have no other choice. Add that to my Tired list: I'm tired of having to be my own doctor. I'm tired of being more informed and more knowledgable than every allopathic doctor I've seen in the last 15 years. I'm also tired of being told that allopathic medicine is " scientific " and " reliable " , when I've yet to meet an allopathic doctor who has actually used the scientific method in their entire medical lives. Jent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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