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

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 collaboration with other healthcare providers.
• There are other treatment options available for patients who have not found success with conventional therapies, and it is important to work with a knowledgeable practitioner to explore these options.

Topics covered in the interview

• Difference Between Naturopathic Doctors (ND) and traditional doctors (MD or DO)
• Integrative Treatments for Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT)
• Impact of Food and Probiotics on IBD
• Trends in Flare Management and Remission
• Helminthic Therapies
• About Modrn Med

Links and studies from the show

• Modern Med: https://www.modrnmed.com/dr-natalie-scheeler
• FMT for UC: Nishida A, Inoue R, Inatomi O, Bamba S, Naito Y, Andoh A. Gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease. Clin J Gastroenterol. 2018;11(1):1-10. doi:10.1007/s12328-017-0813-5 (PMID: 29285689)
• FMT for CD: Zhou S, Cui Y, Zhang Y, Zhao T, Cong J. Fecal microbiota transplantation for induction of remission in Crohn's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2023;38(1):62. Published 2023 Mar 8. doi:10.1007/s00384-023-04354-4 (PMID: 36882658)
• Helminthic Therapy in CD (Trichuris suis specific): Schölmerich J, Fellermann K, Seibold FW, et al. A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial of Trichuris suis ova in Active Crohn's Disease. J Crohns Colitis. 2017;11(4):390-399. doi:10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjw184 (PMID: 27707789)
• Helminthic Therapy in CD (Trichuris suis specific): Garg SK, Croft AM, Bager P. Helminth therapy (worms) for induction of remission in inflammatory bowel disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;2014(1):CD009400. Published 2014 Jan 20. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009400.pub2 (PMID: 24442917)
• Paper co-written by Dr. Scheeler on Qing Dai (Pronounced "Ching Dye") a.k.a. Indigo Naturalis: https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/clinical-application-of-indigo-naturalis

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