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1) --- Most of what is taught in naturopathic schools is based on naturopathic philosophy. The courses include unproven treatments like herbalism, hydrotherapy, craniosacral therapy, biofeedback, acupuncture, cupping, aromatherapy, detox diets, homeopathy, colon cleanses, hypnosis, bioenergetics, magnetic healing, therapeutic touch and copper therapy bracelets. Vaccines are discouraged, in spite of the evidence of their benefits and serious health risks when vaccination is neglected.
2) --- Unorthodox and bizarre
treatments are taught as medically sound. Britt M. Hermes, a former
naturopath educated at one of their colleges, writes: “We learned to put sliced onions over a child’s ear for an
infection and other folk remedies, like wearing wet socks at night to ‘boost
the immune system.’ …. Instructors would commonly discuss a patient’s ‘vital
force’ as if this could magically be detected. Frequently, patients presenting
with nonspecific symptoms were diagnosed with dubious food allergies, chronic
Lyme disease, adrenal fatigue, or yeast overgrowth. Patients would be prescribed
an assortment of herbs and supplements, conveniently sold at the clinic’s
dispensary, and handed a superbill for insurance reimbursement.”
3) --- Some naturopathic doctors illegally import and
administer cancer drugs to their patients. These unproven drugs are not
approved by the FDA. When a complaint is made by a patient or an ethical
naturopath to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians,
the Association backs the unethical naturopath every time. (See kevinmd.com in
the Sources below)
4) --- The scarce amount of research that naturopaths do
is never accepted in reputable biomedical journals. No naturopathic
organization is affiliated with academic groups like the American Association
for the Advancement of Science, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the
Learned Societies of Canada, or the British Royal Society. To appear
legitimate, naturopaths accredit their own programs. They hold no government
medical accreditation. The U.S. Department of Education does accredit the
Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, but this is strictly administrative,
and nothing to do with medicine. Not
only does the general public falsely assume this is an endorsement by a
government medical association, but some naturopaths make the same mistake as
well.
5) --- Naturopathic colleges teach courses that appear medically sound and similar to
those taught in conventional medical schools. Britt M. Hermes writes: “Some
classes are taught with the same titles as courses in medical programs, but the
content is indeed inferior. Naturopathic doctors take gross anatomy, histology,
pharmacology, and other basics, but they are not all taught by faculty members
with academic expertise.”
Dr. Kimball Chase Atwood IV is
an assistant
clinical professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, as
well as an anesthesiologist at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He
is also the associate editor of the journal Scientific Review of
Alternative Medicine. He writes, in the journal Medscape
General Medicine:
“Naturopathic physicians now claim to be primary care
physicians proficient in the practice of both ‘conventional’ and ‘natural’
medicine. Their training, however, amounts to a small fraction of that of
medical doctors who practice primary care. An examination of their literature,
moreover, reveals that it is replete with pseudoscientific, ineffective,
unethical, and potentially dangerous practices.”
6) ---- Naturopaths use terms like "balance,"
"vitality" and "harmony with the body” when treating patients
and making claims. The concepts are impossible to test scientifically and prove
for effectiveness. To heal their patients, naturopaths therefore depend on the
placebo effect or the fact that some conditions clear up on their own over
time:
“The power of the mind –
the power of the placebo – is beyond dispute. One clinical trial after another
continues to add to the overwhelming evidence of the intricate mind-body
connection. Honestly believing a pill or treatment will work, in many cases, is
all that is needed for it to actually work. Homeopaths and many other
alternative medicine practitioners rely entirely on this placebo effect. Also, an intimate, non-hurried, personal
setting with a comforting, listening ear will often get results. The pill or
treatment is bogus, but an encouraging, reassuring, and soothing friend will make the patient feel
better.”
7) --- Naturopaths deceive the public when they claim
there is solid scientific evidence and research for their treatments. Dr. Kimball Chase Atwood IV recently
exposed their claims:
“I am still awaiting the studies and systematic reviews
that purportedly support naturopathic methods. The Textbook of Natural Medicine claims that its
assertions are supported by ‘10,000 citations to peer-reviewed literature
providing standards of practice for natural medicine. Based on a solid
combination of theory and clinical studies [etc.]’ I have examined many of these
citations and found that, overwhelmingly, they are either irrelevant to the
claims made, are preliminary and inconclusive, are based only on animal or in vitro studies, or are
mere restatements of similar opinions.”
8) --- The American Cancer Society has issued several
cautions and instructions to patients wishing to use naturopathy and other
alternative treatments to cure their cancer:
“People with cancer who choose alternative medicine
instead of mainstream cancer treatments may be putting themselves at serious
risk. They are giving up the only proven methods of treating their disease.
Delays or interruptions in standard treatment can give the cancer more time to
grow. Even early stage cancers can become impossible to treat successfully if
effective treatment is delayed long enough. And even when cancer reaches a
stage where cure is not possible, it’s important to remember that mainstream
care can still offer a lot in the way of cancer control and comfort.”
9) --- From the American Cancer Society - Questions to
ask about alternative and complementary therapies (including not-so-subtle
insinuations):
1) What claims are
made about the treatment? That it can relieve symptoms or side effects? That it
can improve health? Be very suspicious of any treatment that says it can cure
cancer. Claims that a treatment can cure all cancers or that it can cure cancer
and other difficult-to-treat diseases (including chronic fatigue, multiple
sclerosis, AIDS, etc.) are sure to be false.
2) What are the
qualifications of those supporting the treatment? Are they medical doctors? Are
they recognized experts in cancer care? In complementary medicines? If you’re
seeing a complementary or alternative practitioner, find out about their
training and education.
3) Have scientific
studies or clinical trials (in humans) been done to find out whether this
treatment works? What side effects have been reported?
4) Have the
findings been published in trustworthy journals after being reviewed by other
scientists who are experts in the same field?
5) How is
information about the method given? Is it promoted only in the mass media, such
as books, magazines, the Internet, TV, infomercials, and radio talk shows
rather than in scientific or medical journals?
6) Is the method
widely available for use within the health-care community? Once a treatment is
found safe and useful, it’s usually widely adopted by other professionals.
Beware of treatments you can only get in one clinic, especially if that clinic
is in a country with more lax patient protection laws that those in the United
States or the European Union.
7) What’s known
about the safety of the treatment? Could it be harmful or interact badly with
your other medicines or supplements?
Sources
The shocking confessions of a naturopathic doctor http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2016/01/shocking-confessions-naturopathic-doctor.html
9 Devious Ways
Alternative Medicine “Doctors” Deceive Their Patients http://www.mybestbuddymedia.com/2015/01/9-reasons-why-some-alternative-medicine.html
A Close Look at Naturopathy http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Naturopathy/naturopathy.html
Kimball Chase Atwood IV, MD: “Naturopathy,
Pseudoscience, and Medicine: Myths and Fallacies vs Truth” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1140750/
Complimentary and Alternative Methods and Cancer (American
Cancer Society) http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/acspc-041660-pdf.pdf
Britt Marie Hermes’ web site: http://www.naturopathicdiaries.com/
Photo http://www.emfscience.com/does-magnetic-therapy-work/ CC
Jerry De Luca is a Christian freelance writer who loves perusing dozens of interesting and informative publications. When he finds any useful info he summarizes it, taking the main points, and creates a (hopefully) helpful blog post.
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