Choosing someone to look after your body and its health is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. This is a big decision, and there are some things that you need to take into account before diving in. A lot of people will simply call the nearest doctor, clinic, or other healthcare provider nearest to their home or work. You deserve a little better than that.
Think of your body as your home, and consider how you would hire someone to take care of your home. You’d want to sit and speak with them, get an idea of what methods they intended to use, references, and you would assess their overall attitude. Look at it this way, if your home burns down it is a disaster, but you can recover and have a new home. You only get one body, and taking care of it is in your best interests.
Naturopathic doctors are medically trained, but naturally focused. They do not practice pseudoscience, but use natural approaches including nutrition and diet, exercise and physical manipulation, and naturally based medicines to affect healing and help to return the body to physical health. Naturopathy focuses on the mind and spirit as well, in an effort to treat the patient as a whole person rather than a collection of syndromes and symptoms.
You are dissatisfied with the results that allopathic care are giving you, or if you need an adjunct to a therapy you are currently receiving, or if you’re simply seeking a more natural way to health, naturopathy is an excellent option. Get to know your local practitioners, look for online reviews, but most of all take time to interview your ND and find the best naturopath for you and your goals.
