Dr. Natalie Scheeler: Naturopathic medicine, FMT, and Helminthic therapies (E97)

About this episode

Dr. Natalie Scheeler discusses integrative treatments for gastrointestinal conditions, focusing on gut health and alternative therapies for IBD.

Dr. Natalie Scheeler, a naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative treatments for gastrointestinal conditions, shares her perspective and valuable insights on gut health. She discusses the difference between naturopathic doctors and traditional MDs, the use of fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) and Helminthic therapies in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the impact of food and probiotics on IBD, and trends in flare management and remission. Dr. Scheeler also provides information about her practice, Modrn Med, and offers a final message of hope and encouragement for patients seeking alternative or complementary treatment options. Takeaways Naturopathic doctors focus on preventative medicine and finding the root cause through a whole person approach using integrative treatments that can be used alongside conventional therapies. Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) and Helminthic therapies are alternative treatments for IBD that show promise in inducing remission and maintaining gut health. Diet plays a significant role in creating a diverse microbiome. Modrn Med is an integrative and functional medicine practice that offers telehealth consultations and works in…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Natalie Scheeler

Topics covered

• naturopathic medicine
• gut health
• inflammatory bowel disease
• fecal microbiota transplant
• Helminthic therapies
• diet
• probiotics
• flare management
• remission

Keywords

• integrative treatments
• preventative medicine
• microbiome
• telehealth consultations

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Products: Modrn Med

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