In this episode, Sarah and Stacy are clearing the confusion surrounding a common question: what's the difference between integrative, functional, and naturopathic medicine? They're breaking down what makes each of these areas of medicine unique as well as giving their recommendations for how to find the best doctor for you.
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The Paleo View (TPV), Episode 338: Integrative, Functional or Naturopathic?


(0:00) Intro
Last week's episode TPV Podcast, Episode 337: What’s the Deal With Celery Juice? is going viral! If you missed it, be sure to check it out!
Stacy is recovering from an allergic reaction to accidental gluten consumption. Despite checking with the server to confirm the cracker was gluten-free, it turned out the cracker was not, so Stacy has been suffering through 3 days of achy joints and inflammation.
Stacy is preparing for her upcoming event, ThePaleoMom Workshop and Retreat at 1440 Multiversity!
It runs February 15 - 17 (over President's Day weekend)
Chef-cooked AIP menu with bone broth at every meal (with other options for spouses or plus ones)
Sarah will be giving 14.5 hours of seminar over 3 days
Free meditation, yoga, qi gong, tai chi classes
This retreat is for both newbies and experienced AIP'ers alike



(8:30) Listener email from Jessica




"Hi Stacy!I am binge listening to yours and Sarah‘s podcast, which I know, you’re sorry, ha ha, and I’m at the episode where you introduce RealEverything.com, and you just gave your email address out, and so that prompted me to just send you an email, which is a long time coming. I just want to say thank you so much for the podcast! It has changed my life in so many ways. I’ve been on and off Paleo for probably about like eight years now, but as I start to learn more of the science, I just find that I am making better decisions and really allowing this to be a lifestyle and not just something I half heartedly do some of the time. I know Sarah would be really happy to hear that :-)Anyway, I could say so much but I really just wanted to say thank you and to let you know that what you guys do really does make a huge difference in peoples lives and in their health, and therefore in living a longer and more for filling life, and so I can’t thank you enough. Literally, in all my spare time I’m listening to the podcast because I just want to absorb as much information as possible and you guys are so thoroughly entertaining that I can think of no better way to spend my free time :-) I wish you and your family the best of luck in everything you do! Jessica"
Stacy and Sarah are touched by the kind words! Thank you, Jessica!
Stacy says it's easy to get caught up in any negative feedback about the podcast (or so many other things!) so it's really heartwarming to receive listener feedback like this.
It's a great reminder to be positive on the internet and in communications, not just negative. Do your best to be a good person!


(16:05) Today's topic: the difference between integrative, functional, and naturopathic medicine?
Megan asks: "What is the difference between Integrative medicine, Functional Medicine, and Naturopathic medicine? And this is somewhat rhetorical, but why are none of them covered by conventional medical insurance? I am researching alternative medical providers in my area and since none are covered by insurance, I would like to get as much bang for the buck as possible. Any clarification would be appreciated.Also In my search for alternative care, I found several providers offering a "Zyto Advanced Scan" using zyto technology. To put it in a term I have heard Stacy use - is this woo woo?"
Side note... go watch James Corden's updated version of Alanis Morissette's "Isn't it Ironic?".
Stacy says there is a type of insurance called the Flex Plan which allows you to put money toward certain medical products and services.
Sarah notes there's a new health insurance called Knew Health whos