naturopathic medicine

well, in light of recent events, and as a follow-up to my post a while back about the robert schad naturopathic clinic in toronto, i thought that i would post a few links about naturopathy, and also give my opinion (as a skeptic of most things herbal)

wikipedia gives a general overview of the history of naturopathy, regulations, etc

kosmix gives a more you-might-want-to-know response, which i always favor (i recommend kosmixing most things!)

the canadian association of naturopathic medicine – going to the source may not be a bad plan! (and a very well done, and easy to navigate website, might i add)

so, i should say a couple of things first:

1. i’m a firm believer in using what works and discarding what doesn’t work.  the issue with that sort of perspective when considering individuals is that what works for each person is typically different.

2. not all doctors are the same.  i’ve seen some terrible MD’s and some wonderful MD’s.  i’ve also seen some terrible acupuncturists and some great ones. you just have to find the right one.

i like to think of medicine as that system which keeps me spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy.  so to that end, i have a lot more than just my GP treating me.  i have my optometrist, dentist, counselor, and the odd jar of herbal remedies appears in my mailbox from a few of my more naturopathically inclined physicians (and of course, the Baha’i Faith!) …i have to add that i have yet to find a decent naturopathic doctor where i live – so when i say shop around, i really mean it…  in any case, it’s the combination of these people that keeps me healthy (relatively).  others might add a nutritionist to their list as well (i don’t have one), or  a masseuse, etc, you get the idea.

well, that’s all for today!  hope you are all healthy and happy!

- CJ