Well, real doctors make those same recommendations. The last sentence is simply false. DASH is not as effective as medication for many hypertensive patients. For some, sure, for others, not at all.”

– Certainly, if you can avoid taking a drug and causing potential side-effects it is preferred.

“Naturopathy is modern shamanism, and should be banned.”

– If real doctors are making the same recommendation, it must be for good scientific reason. Trying to have it both ways a little bit.

My recommendation is… if you have a problem, any problem, look it up… get some more info on it:

I don't have much research on hypertension. A lot of people complain that the medical profession gives out drugs too often. This is understandable though… you have a cold, you go to the doctor, he refuses you antibiotics, you find a new doctor.

Not all doctors are created equal, or will take the time to talk to you about nutrition or other problems. These guys are often too busy to talk about preventive medicine.

That people often don't eat enough fruits and vegetables is known, and don't exercise enough as well. Fixing a dietary imbalance and exercise deficiency isn't bad advice (Shamanism). It may or may not fix the problem.

Potassium balances Sodium, and Magnesium balances Calcium. If you don't eat enough fruits(Potassium), you will probably be high in Sodium. If you eat alot of dairy, and not many vegetables, you will probably be low in Magnesium.

This is known by doctors, but they often don't tell you the meanings behind your “Quest Diagnostic” tests. Most people don't care, and don't want to know as well.

Often times these naturopaths do read the nutritional studies, etc… but don't tell you, and seem like Witchdoctors. Quite often they give you bad advice as well; they don't have 6 years of medical school.

Sometimes they pickup on patterns though, and latest research and do miraculous things. More often they don't though. I certainly wouldn't have one as my Primary Care Physician. But sometimes it's good to get a second opinion, even if it's from one of these guys.]]>