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In reply to the discussion: Naturopaths and the creep of pseudo-science [View all]mother earth
(6,002 posts)traditional naturopaths; naturopathic physicians; and other health care providers that provide naturopathic services. Naturopathic physicians employ the principles of naturopathy within the context of conventional medical practices. Naturopathy comprises many different treatment modalities such as nutritional and herbal medicine, lifestyle advice, counseling, flower essence, homeopathy and remedial massage.
Holistic physicians bill insurance companies for their services, they act as primary care providers & as stated above these alternatives are added to traditional medicine. Alternatives in this country are regulated, everything is, are you kidding? I also think you are confusing some more spa-like services that are popping up, as well, as alternative medicine, they are not. Alternative medicine is huge, growing & incredible. I know, I've actually used some of these services. Even the traditional physicians are now testing for levels of vitamins and deficiencies, something that was never done before. Inflammation is huge in the disease process. Is inflammation woo too?
I think you are confusing some new age practices with proven alternatives, is all. I will say it again, ALTERNATIVE medicine is growing in popularity, becoming vastly accepted and valued by "traditional" practitioners and even insurance companies are accepting their value & approving payment for these services.
You aren't going to win your "woo" pooh, not today. Now play nice, and accept that you have been schooled, just a little today.
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