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Do you take insurance?
What happens during a visit?
Can I get off my medications?
What should I bring with me?
Will you work with my medical doctor?
What kinds of conditions do you treat?
I don’t like to take pills, what are my options?
Do you sell supplements?
How are naturopathic doctors trained?
What is the difference between homeopathy and naturopathy
Do you take insurance?
Seattle Natural Medicine currently accepts some insurance plans;
if your plan is not on the list, Dr. Natanson can provide you with the
appropriate paperwork to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
What happens during a visit?
Visits include a detailed history of your health concerns; physical examination;
referral for any necessary labwork or imaging; in-office treatments including
cell salt therapy, craniosacral therapy, or other modalities appropriate
to your individual case; and formulation of a personalized, step-by-step
treatment plan to get you on the road to health.
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Can I get off my medications?
Most patients find that their need for prescription medication decreases as
their health improves. Coordination with the prescribing physician allows
dosages to be monitored and adjusted or discontinued, as needed.
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What should I bring with me?
A list of all medications and supplements that you are currently taking.
Previous medical records or labwork results
are always helpful to establish patterns. If you have them, do please
bring copies.
If you are coming in for craniosacral therapy, please either bring or wear
loose, comfortable clothing to provide access to the full range of motion.
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Will you work with my medical doctor?
Absolutely. It is in the patient’s best interest if all of their health
care providers are working together for the benefit of the patient. This also
allows for smooth coordination of care.
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What kinds of conditions do you treat?
Nearly any condition is benefited by naturopathic care and all diseases and
imbalances are treated at Seattle Natural Medicine with few exceptions. For
any exceptions, the names of alternate providers will be given.
Commonly treated conditions include:
- asthma
- IBS
- constipation
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- heartburn
- allergies
- sinus congestion
- eczema/psoriasis
- fatigue
- menopausal symptoms
- tension headaches
- migraines
- diabetes
- hypoglycemia
- overall health maintenance
- weight optimization (beyond “weight loss”)
- and more...
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I don’t like to take pills, what are
my options?
Many herbs and supplements come in liquid or powder form and are preferable
for those with an aversion to “more pills.” In addition, dietary
changes and physical medicine treatments can often be used to improve health
without the need for supplements.
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Do you sell supplements?
Seattle Natural Medicine does not sell supplements, nor does Dr. Natanson make
any profit from the sale of supplements. Directions will be provided as to
where supplements can be purchased locally or you will be given an opportunity
to have them shipped directly to your home at reduced rates.
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How are naturopathic doctors trained?
Naturopathic Doctors are trained similarly to Medical Doctors with regard to
the clinical sciences and diagnostics. The main difference between the two
medicines is that Naturopathic Doctors are trained to treat the whole person,
and to identify and treat the underlying imbalances with safe and effective
natural therapies. Pharmaceutical medications and surgery are still occasionally
prescribed, but generally only rarely.
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What is the difference between homeopathy
and naturopathy?
Homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the idea of "like treats like," where
various substances are taken in extremely dilute form to correct imbalance
within the body and to stimulate the vital force. Naturopathic medicine is
more of an umbrella term covering a wide array of different therapies, homeopathy
included.
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