Why I hate self prescribing

Why as a Naturopath I HATE self prescribing.

Hate is a strong word I know, but so often am I seeing people self prescribing supplements that

1. They don’t need

2. The dose is wrong

3. The form of nutrient or herb is wrong, and so on.

I HATE seeing people waste their money.

Just because you saw it on online doesn’t mean you need it. There can be so much hype thrown around the health industry and It can get so confusing.

As Naturopaths, we spend a minimum of 40 minutes to 1 hour taking YOUR case, which means we can prescribe you an individualised treatment plan (and we also check all possible interactions for safety).

As Naturopaths we work holistically. This means that YOU are the centre of our treatment, YOUR symptom presentation, YOUR pathology, YOUR lifestyle, job, social circle, diet, all affect you and your health, and ultimately your treatment plan. There is so much time, research and effort that goes into selecting specific nutrients and herbs for YOU. What I prescribe for one person, might be completely different to someone else, even with the same condition and this is for very good reason.

I get it, you feel lost in a pool of conflicting information and products being thrown around as being the best thing. Let us take the stress of this away, and let’s get to the root cause of what is going on, and not buy another bandaid.

If you want to know how I can support you, book now.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes and isn’t a replacement for medical advice.