tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post2415976902974871760..comments2024-03-25T16:24:52.850-03:00Comments on Eco Yogini: My First Visit with A Naturopathic DoctorEco Yoginihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-39600860155680992422012-12-05T13:49:04.665-04:002012-12-05T13:49:04.665-04:00Before having children I went to a naturopathic do...Before having children I went to a naturopathic doctor fairly regularly. I had reoccurring yeast infections (I think) in my gut and lots of stress related symptoms. I too was prescribed a B complex to deal with the stress, along with a bazillion other supplements that cost a fortune (work extended benefits covered the appointments but not the supplements). I had allergy testing and was told that I have food intolerances to dairy, sugar, corn (I already knew that one), chocolate (oh yes, chocolate), and caffeine. Along with being vegetarian at that point in my life, cutting our so many things meant I lost a tonne of weight (not my goal but I wasn't going to complain) and I felt really good, exercising, meditating and regular yoga.<br /><br />Thing is, while I still believe that everything the doctor did for me and suggested we're awesome, it just wasn't feasible to live long term this way for me. Throwing 3 kids into the equation complicates life and made me reasses how idealistic I needed to be for my happiness. I now eat all those things on the no-no list but my health hasn't gone south like it once did. When things get out of kilter for me I find that centering myself, regular exercise and a good sleep do wonders. I definitely have some lingering gut/digestion issues and for some other health issues I'd like a tune-up someday, but I know what works and I do 't need to buy out the health food store supplement shelves to do it. Having said that, I do like taking a B complex for energy (but a good run does the same thing for me and I sleep better so go figure).<br /><br />I love your blog and glad I found it!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829640273094556446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-10518119789728585532012-11-08T19:32:00.158-04:002012-11-08T19:32:00.158-04:00I have my first appointment next month with a natu...I have my first appointment next month with a naturopath as well. She specializes in women's issues and thyroid - I discovered that synthroid pills replace your normal thyroid hormone, not just supplement, so I really want to get off of it if at all possible - I don't like a drug that stops my body functioning and creates a dependency.<br /><br />The important thing is naturopaths, just like doctors or yoga teachers or what-not, come in many flavors so sometimes you have to try a couple til you get a good fit :) Great post!EcoGrrlhttp://www.ecogrrl.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-35402599909809906122012-11-08T19:05:15.240-04:002012-11-08T19:05:15.240-04:00I used to see a naturopath back when I had a job w...I used to see a naturopath back when I had a job with benefits. I always found it helpful and she didn't try to pile on too many supplements. She had good advice about diet and had time to spend with me that my doctor didn't.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309564681664352064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-64959591521461631102012-11-08T13:53:07.241-04:002012-11-08T13:53:07.241-04:00I'm really excited about this progress! That s...I'm really excited about this progress! That sounds like a good sign! Can't wait to hear how the future goes! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-15381854166770585522012-11-07T19:37:52.551-04:002012-11-07T19:37:52.551-04:00My sister has been diagnosed with rheumatoid last ...My sister has been diagnosed with rheumatoid last month, i don't trust the western medicine but we don't have naturopathic doctors in Egypt, the whole health system is a disaster :(<br />About the probiotics, Kiki Flynn says sauerkraut and kimchi are the best, they also don'tneed a refrigeration hasle, check her out on youtube and may be ask on your next visit.<br />Good luck :)shamoussahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504781319663577223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-52540984385473180032012-11-07T18:59:41.505-04:002012-11-07T18:59:41.505-04:00interestingly, my IBS is actually under control an...interestingly, my IBS is actually under control and is purely, 100%, stress related. When I'm stressed it doesn't matter what I eat or avoid, symptoms arise. <br />It's a very common misconception that IBS equals dairy problems. Some people with IBS do struggle with dairy, but it's not a causal nor 100% relationship. <br /><br />If I were honest, it's vegetables that have the most effect after stress. <br /><br />And... since I've been dealing with IBS since I was 5 years old, I figure I know my triggers and symptoms pretty well :)<br /><br />I'm glad giving up dairy was a good choice for you, however.Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-65687624997383410652012-11-07T18:55:00.922-04:002012-11-07T18:55:00.922-04:00YES! that was totally it. I knew you'd know th...YES! that was totally it. I knew you'd know the answer :D (I hope your journey is looking up!)Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-14365037707947025652012-11-07T18:54:28.743-04:002012-11-07T18:54:28.743-04:00i agree, it was SO nice to actually be listened to...i agree, it was SO nice to actually be listened to and my entire health being taken into consideration.Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-13034084266296103872012-11-07T18:54:05.595-04:002012-11-07T18:54:05.595-04:00Six years plus another 25-30yrs of doing what you ...Six years plus another 25-30yrs of doing what you LOVE or another 30-35 years doing something you kinda like...? you should TOTALLY go for it!!!Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-56990481799923396652012-11-07T18:53:25.775-04:002012-11-07T18:53:25.775-04:00oh a herbalist, in halifax?? cool.... i'd love...oh a herbalist, in halifax?? cool.... i'd love to know more about this- if you would= an email would be fantastic :DEco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-43173147677067222332012-11-07T18:23:00.344-04:002012-11-07T18:23:00.344-04:00I suspect she wants you to cut out dairy, from wha...I suspect she wants you to cut out dairy, from what I've read in lots of books, because its the culprit in a lot of auto-immune diseases like Crone's, Colitis, and IBS, etc. Your body recognizes that milk protein is foreign and attacks it. The problem is that your body's protein is very similar to milk protein and your body has a hard time distinguishing the difference between the proteins and ends up attacking your body's cells. It might be worth giving up dairy for 1 month just to see if you notice any difference in your symptoms. I used to love cheese too, but you lose the taste for it after you don't have it anymore. It has addictive properties to keep the baby cow coming back for more which makes it hard to want to give it up. Its made of mostly fat, a lot of it saturated fat, not good for that heart of yours. You can live without it if you just give it a try, it might help dramatically with your symptoms. Wouldn't that be worth at least trying?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-4834592822193889472012-11-07T15:38:39.138-04:002012-11-07T15:38:39.138-04:00I wonder if she's trying to stimulate progeste...I wonder if she's trying to stimulate progesterone? B6 and kale are on my list for that very reason. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-29297806476325153842012-11-07T07:26:16.110-04:002012-11-07T07:26:16.110-04:00Fantastic! The big thing to remember is that natu...Fantastic! The big thing to remember is that naturally healing your body takes time--we are so used to the "quick fix" that western medecine promises (even though it doesn't work alot of the time...). I take a tonne of supplements and likely a very similiar disgusting tasting vit/min tincture.<br /><br />Western medecine did nothing to help my health, naturopathy has made the world of difference for me--my ND listens and takes me seriously. Connection between that and health successes? Hmmmm. Coincidence, I think not.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450443439870553260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-15562492986233525062012-11-07T03:25:13.988-04:002012-11-07T03:25:13.988-04:00Love this and hearing about your experience. I ver...Love this and hearing about your experience. I very strongly believe in holistic medicine, as it's been around WAY longer than our Westernized version, although I see the pros of Western medicine as well. Ironically, I wanted to be a naturopath in high school....back when I lived in a small town where everyone had no clue what I was talking about. :) ....even more ironically the process of the divorce has increased my contemplation to fulfilling that original dream. (ONLY....six more years of school if I go that route---sigh...) You are the 5th person I've heard mention going to a naturopath in the last two months though----thinking that says something!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534188581599809339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2965370542440002490.post-57243333259656975142012-11-06T21:52:57.181-04:002012-11-06T21:52:57.181-04:00I want to like naturopathy but it just doesn't...I want to like naturopathy but it just doesn't work for me. I have tried several well respected and experienced ones. My brother swears by his (he's in the US). I have a fabulous herbalist instead:) I believe that vitamins and herbs and maybe other supplements can make a big difference to how one feels and to one's health. I'm still trying to figure it out on a personal basis.s.e.noreply@blogger.com