Skeptic Short - Naturopathy
What the hell is Naturopathy? Naturopathy is essentially an alternative medicine system where people resort to potential natural treatments for sickness and disease instead of traditional medicine.
Naturopathic Solutions
Someone with a cold using a naturopathic medical professional's advice might be instructed to eat a particular diet along with taking supplements full of herbs or rub essential oils on themselves. As we've talked about before, some naturopathic professionals may suggest having a chiropractor adjust your back which they believe could relieve your symptoms.
Is it Scientifically Backed?
Eating a healthier diet can make you feel better. And there are natural herbs that can alleviate some symptoms that are ailing you. An example might be placing witch hazel on your rectum when it itches from hemorrhoids. Or eating some peppermint to calm an upset stomach. Some naturopathic solutions for health issues are benign in that they don't hurt you to try. Others are benign in that they don't do anything for your issue at all. Scientifically, most naturopathic solutions are not supported or proven. That doesn't necessarily mean they don't work for select individuals though. What it means is you have to be extremely careful what you get yourself into. You may be just experiencing the placebo effect while the underlying issue remains.
I'm not a doctor, but I do play one on TV!
There are a number of doctors professing to have the healing chemistry to cure everything. There probably are many that truly do care about helping people overcome their medical issue. But a number of them are peddling snake oil. Whatever you choose to do make sure you do your own research. A site I use to look into suspect practices is QuackWatch. Its a non-profit organization that looks into pseudoscientific claims to help you make educated choices.
My guardian fairies told me its all bull
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