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[quote=Anonymous][quote]naturopaths go to medical school just like a medical doctor. there are a lot of ignorant people posting here. [/quote]

And since the statement about the equivalence of MDs and naturopaths is patently false, I'd say this poster is being self-referential.

Any doctor should know their limitations - that's why GPs refer people out to specialists. Naturopaths should know their limitations, too. According to the University of MD Medical Center website:

[quote]Most naturopathic doctors use a variety of therapies and techniques (such as nutrition, behavior change, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and acupuncture).

There are 2 areas of focus in naturopathy: one is supporting the body's own healing abilities, and the other is empowering people to make lifestyle changes necessary for the best possible health. While naturopathic doctors treat both short bouts of illness and chronic conditions, their emphasis is on preventing disease and educating patients.[/quote]

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/treatment/naturopathy#ixzz2qJb6D3lK

There is no evidence from any peer reviewed clinical study that homeopathic remedies are any better than placebo. However, the other treatments naturopaths provide have been shown to be beneficial (although the jury's still somewhat out on acupuncture).

Neither MD or VA have a licensing requirement for naturopaths. In other words, unlike your GP, your naturopath is not required to be licensed in MD or VA, while
DC does have a licensing requirement. In states that do not license naturopathic doctors, people who have taken online courses can call themselves N.D.s. [/quote]

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