I have some inflammatory condition that nobody can define. My rhuematologist calls it something like "general inflammation" - big help. I've had arthritis all my life & I'm now doing hand surgeries because the infrastructure is giving out. She also tells me I need to be off of my heavy duty NSAID that I've taken for 15 years (no way, I wouldn't be able to move). No help there.

I'm seeing a naturopath in a week for some help. She has been highly recommended by a woman who said she stopped her hot flashes (that would be really nice too!) I'm a little skeptical, having worked at a University where "if it couldn't be proved by a double blind study it isn't science." Although, I did work for Andrew Weil for awhile & saw many people helped by his residents. They are very expensive, insurance doesn't cover it & they want cash up front.

Has anybody been helped by a naturopath? This lady worked with Andy's crew as a preceptor so she should know her beans (ha ha - pun intended.)