Sometimes you just don’t feel like yourself. You’re tired, not sleeping well, stressed, or dealing with things that don’t seem to have one simple answer.

 

Naturopathic medicine gives us a chance to look at the whole picture. As a Naturopathic Doctor, I consider nutrition, sleep, stress, lifestyle, movement, supplements, herbal medicine, and other factors that may be affecting how you feel.

 

I also make individualized herbal tinctures. Instead of reaching for the same premade formula for everyone, I can choose and combine herbs based on your needs, health history, medications, and what we are actually trying to address.

 

The goal is not to give you a giant list of supplements or completely overhaul your life. We look at what is going on, what may need some attention, and what makes sense for you.

 

But Isn't Naturopathic Medicine New Age?

No.

 

Natural medicine sometimes gets mixed together with New Age practices and other spiritual beliefs. Those things are not part of my practice. I do not use crystals, energy healing, manifestation, Eastern spiritual practices, or anything else that conflicts with Scripture.

 

Using nutrition, plants, herbs, and lifestyle changes to care for the body is not anti-biblical. God created our bodies, and He created the natural world around us.

 

We even see examples of physical remedies in Scripture. Paul told Timothy to “use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities” (1 Timothy 5:23, NKJV). Isaiah instructed that a poultice of figs be placed on Hezekiah’s boil (Isaiah 38:21). Proverbs 17:22 also acknowledges something we understand well today, that what is happening emotionally can affect us physically.

Not All “Naturopathic Doctors” Have the Same Training

 

This distinction matters to me.

 

I am an educated and licensed (WI) Naturopathic Doctor. My training is not a weekend certification, health-coaching program, or online course in natural medicine.

 

Licensed Naturopathic Doctors complete doctoral-level naturopathic medical education and must meet the requirements of a regulated jurisdiction. Graduates of accredited naturopathic medical programs are eligible to take the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), and regulated states may also require additional examinations, continuing education, background checks, and other requirements for licensure.

Unfortunately, the word naturopathic can get confusing.

 

Some states regulate naturopathic medicine and protect the profession through licensing requirements. Others do not. Texas is currently one of the states that does not license or regulate naturopathic doctors. That means someone practicing in Texas may use naturopathic terminology without having completed the education or licensing requirements that would be required to practice as an ND in a regulated state.

 

That difference is important.

 

An appropriately trained ND has education in areas such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, clinical medicine, nutrition, botanical medicine, pharmacology, and drug-herb interactions, along with supervised clinical training. By contrast, graduates of unaccredited correspondence programs are not eligible to sit for the NPLEX and cannot qualify for ND licensure in jurisdictions that regulate naturopathic medicine.

 

Natural does not automatically mean harmless. Herbs and supplements can have side effects, interact with prescription medications, be inappropriate during pregnancy or with certain medical conditions, or interfere with other treatments. That is one reason I believe the education behind the person recommending them matters.

 

So please ask questions about anyone you trust with your health:

 

Where did you receive your education? Is your naturopathic medical program accredited? Have you passed the NPLEX? Are you licensed in a state that regulates naturopathic medicine?

You deserve to know the training behind the advice you are receiving.

 

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