Naturopathic Doctors 101: What They Do, What They Cost, and How to Find the Right One

Ever wondered what a naturopathic doctor actually does, and how they differ from a holistic doctor or homeopath? In this episode, Stef and Lauren break it all down. They explore what "holistic" really means, share personal stories (including Lauren’s brother Kevin’s success using a holistic approach for Crohn’s and Hashimoto’s), and dig into the pros and cons of naturopathic medicine.You’ll learn: 🔹 How naturopathic doctors are trained and what they can (and can’t) do 🔹 What to expect at your first visit: from the long intake forms to the personalized plan 🔹 The real costs (and how to avoid surprise bills) 🔹 Tips for finding a licensed, qualified practitioner you can trustWhether you’re managing chronic illness, trying to get to the root of unexplained symptoms, or just curious about integrative healthcare, this episode will help you decide if naturopathic medicine has a place on your care team.🔎 ResourcesAmerican Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP):https://naturopathic.orgInstitute for Functional Medicine Practitioner Directory:https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitionerIf you want even more behind-the-scenes moments, early announcements, or fun extras, make sure to join our email list here: https://balanced-brook-47113.myflodesk.com/ivegotgutspodcast.Please Make sure to follow us on our social media pages to stay up to date:www.facebook.com/ivegotgutspodcastwww.instagram.com/ivegotgutspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@IveGotGutsPodcastListen to the Podcast Worldwide:iHeart Radiohttps://iheart.com/podcast/238278766/Apple Podcastshttps://tr.ee/SO0cSiSBvPSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/31w8bdwasutxCGCMhhYYh5?si=eCtax030QY-qTxqu92Sx3wAmazon Musichttps://music.amazon.it/podcasts/cd898f42-ddbf-4411-ad15-3a5c1a44d4f5/i've-got-gutsRSShttps://rss.com/podcasts/ivegotgutsDeezerhttps://deezer.com/show/1001406291Pandorahttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/ive-got-guts/PC:1001094893