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Why Naturopathy is of value and 5 simples steps to afford it. 

According to the the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians “Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods.”

As I have worked and resided in the state of Indiana and now currently in South Carolina, I know that doctors of Naturopathy are not permitted to be licensed. Therefore, Naturopathic doctors are not covered by insurance. They also do not treat, diagnose or cure disease.  The mission is to educate and empower you in the area of health and healing. If you are new to Naturopathy or unclear of the difference between Allopathy and Naturopathy, it may be difficult to justify the out-of-pocket expenditure.

*Although I am trained as a Naturopath, I do not practice Naturopathy in the state of South Carolina.

Many people view Naturopathy as an investment in their health and life. Most of us allocate monies for vacations, new vehicles, and the latest technology, but how many of us consider setting monies aside for our health or rather the true healing of our bodies?

I can’t put a dollar amount on holistic health, but I know it has saved my family’s budget thousands of dollars in medical expenses, copays, and prescriptions. Naturopathic doctors educate and empower people in the art of healing naturally. Consequently, this may allow people to avoid or reduce purchasing prescription medications, the same medications that create side effects and cause a vicious cycle of needing additional medications to counter the side effects. 

5 Simple Ways to Afford Naturopathy:

  1. Set monies aside each week. Being a Dave Ramsey graduate, I believe in a $1000 or more emergency fund. How about doing the same for your health?
  2. Find non-essential areas to trim the budget, such as the cable, phone, or internet bill. Once you have reduced these bills, set aside the saved money for visits to your Naturopathic doctor.
  3. Add up your prescription medication and copay costs currently. Imagine not having the burden of these expenses. How much money would you save if you learned how to balance your body without prescription medicine? Become empowered by the healing practices of naturopathy.
  4. Dine out one less day per week and set aside the money you would spend on that one meal into your emergency fund.
  5. Ask for gift certificates for birthdays and holidays from your friends and family.

Besides saving money, consider the overall health benefits of natural solutions.  In the past 15 years, we have had minimal sickness in our family, so we have not had to see a medical doctor for sick care or take any type of conventional medicine including over the counter products. Learning to use whole, clean food as our medicine is what started me on the path to learn how to educate others.

Naturopathic doctors may see clients experiencing everything from minor to major health issues.

  • Most Naturopathic doctors believe God gave our bodies the ability to heal, given the appropriate resources.
  • In most cases, Naturopathic doctors do not utilize chemical or invasive means to heal the body.
  • Naturopathic doctors focus on preventative health and offer an alternative for those who feel conventional medicine may not always be the best solution for the body.

If you are looking for a licensed Naturopathic Physician, currently only sixteen states provide licensing laws for naturopathic physicians:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • District of Columbia
  • Hawaii
  • Kansas
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Minnesota
  • Montana
  • New Hampshire
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Washington