We Need to Stop Treating Naturopaths Like They’re Medical Doctors

[Stevepol]

112. I'd like to see a study comparing results for naturopaths and regular docs.

My guess it would be pretty much 50/50 and might even favor the naturopaths. The individual medical practitioner I suspect is the bigger key to success than the modality used.

Regular doctors nowadays, allied with the corporate health industry, dealing with patients in a mega-sized hospital with too few nurses, with too few doctors and nurses per patient, with nurses over-worked making bad decisions, with doctors tending to over-prescribe drugs that are often just rip-offs and harm the patient, creating more serious problems.

The emphasis should be on a many-sided, approach using commonly accepted modalities of treatment, balanced in every respect, the right drugs when drugs are used, close observation of the patient, etc.

From what I've read, naturopaths are generally well-trained and effective and more than willing to suggest another doctor for a patient if they feel they are dealing with a problem beyond their expertise.