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Our family of 4 has had a naturopathic doctor as our primary care physician for the past 8 years, through the birth of both of my sons.

My doctor has prescribed anitbiotics when needed, after trying the many herbs and homeopathic remedys she has under her belt. The prescription drug has been the last resort. I love the idea of people using naturopaths as their primary cary physicians because I think they have alot more tools to use to for healing than a MD can use.I think of it as a ladder with the prescription drug at the top.

I often feel frustrated at people going to an MD for the many childhood illnesses that occur and the only option given to them is antibiotics. I think this is adding to the resistance of antibiotics and all the odd infections that seem to be around these days.

Diana PDX

posted 2 years, 11 months ago
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