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I have a terrific new naturopathic doctor who actually cares about my health and will run blood panels frequently and let me know what lifestyle changes and sup

I have a terrific new naturopathic doctor who actually cares about my health and will run blood panels frequently and let me know what lifestyle changes and supplements would help me. I never knew before that I was deficient in zinc. Before her though, most of my doctors were of the bland "if you aren't in extreme pain then it's not a problem" camp.

naturopathNoDr 8y ago
Naturopathic "medicine" is complete nonsense. You are literally bloodletting your money. Good work. I thought HN readers might be smarter than that.
James1738 8y ago
You're part of the problem, congratulations on giving a a witchdoctor money!
hashbig 8y ago
I would much rather have a "if you aren't in extreme pain then it's not a problem" doctor, than one who would over diagnose every minor issue.
- rjplatte 8y ago
  I'd rather have a competent doctor than either of those.
  - ianai 8y ago
    And them listening to their patient is a necessary condition! A doctor who doesn’t listen to his/her patient is a red flag.
- jazoom 8y ago
  And one who doesn't just happen to sell the thing she just told you you need.
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copperx 8y ago
I've recently discovered that naturopaths actually go to med school and that a naturopaths has a license to practice medicine, which blows my mind. I always thought they were snake oil salesmen.