Thread by @kenjaques

1/n On RA and naturopathy:

I was diagnosed with RA by a rheumatologist. I checked all the boxes and was put on an Rx cocktail. For life.

I then went to a naturopath. Over a few years, we spent a lot of time together. I learned a lot about myself. I learned a lot about the

2/ impact of lifestyle on our physical health, including food, stress, life experience, etc. She talked about a combination of Rx for symptoms as prescribed, along with not giving up on improving my health. I became an empowered patient.

3/ And yes, she offered some homeopathic supplements as well.

I am immensely grateful. I would not be the man I am today if I did not have this experience.

So when I see heartless academics and other HCPs that don't care about my story, and don't care about countless

4/ other stories, spouting off that naturopathy is pseudoscience, woo, and other derogatory nonsense, I get pissed off. I'm pissed off for my naturopath. I'm pissed off for other patients. And I'm pissed off at every other health professional that sits silent and / or

5/ promotes this crap.

I'm getting more pissed off every day. Yet I remain respectful. To any of the Propagandists that are doing their damndest to undermine patient health, all of naturopathy, and all of Integrative Medicine, I'll be here. Debunking your nonsense.

6/ Patients deserve the best care. Patients deserve the the best quality of life possible.