In medical circles and consumers alike, there exists an “us vs. them” dynamic when it comes to traditional western medicine and functional or naturopathic medicine. Traditional medicine loyalists say that functional medicine lacks scientific evidence, while functional medicine devotees say that traditional Western medicine is overly reliant on pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, and procedures, that our bodies are better at healing themselves than we give them credit for, and that using plants, naturally occurring substances, and making lifestyle changes can address most health issues.
While evidence of its prevalence and significant effect on health is growing, MTHFR, as it stands now, is frequently considered a condition that needs more scientific empirical evidence to be addressed by practitioners of traditional Western medicine.
That said, it can be a challenge to find a medical professional to work with to a) identify MTHFR as your medical issue, and b) develop a follow-up care plan to improve your health. It’s likely you’ll want to find a health professional with a less traditional approach to diagnostics and treatments. Let’s talk about different types of doctors.
