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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Natasha May

Woolworths’ free naturopath consultations raise concerns among peak health bodies

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Experts are concerned people may be turning to naturopathic treatments rather than costlier evidence-based healthcare because of the cost of living. Photograph: Pixel-shot/Alamy

Hundreds of free appointments with naturopaths have been booked through Woolworths subsidiary HealthyLife, as peak health bodies warn people are forgoing more expensive, evidence-based care due to the cost-of-living crisis.

In March HealthyLife launched telehealth consultations with general practitioners, dieticians, nutritionists and in-house naturopaths, alongside home delivery of pharmaceutical products through its partner SuperPharmacy.

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