What does 'holistic' and 'nontoxic' even mean? Naturopathy is full of feel-good adjectives which are not scientifically measurable or definable. 'Vitality', 'Optimum health,' 'supporting the bodies natural abilities'. Define any of these in a measurable term and we're on our way to looking at this as real science that can be measured, tested and proven. Until then, it's at best, a well marketed placebo delivery system, and at worst, truly damaging to people's health.
PS - this is not a personal attack. I'm sure you personally really do care about the patients you work with and think you are doing what's best for them. It's the foundations of naturopathy are bunk.
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What does 'holistic' and 'nontoxic' even mean? Naturopathy is full of feel-good adjectives which are not scientifically measurable or definable. 'Vitality', 'Optimum health,' 'supporting the bodies natural abilities'. Define any of these in a measurable term and we're on our way to looking at this as real science that can be measured, tested and proven. Until then, it's at best, a well marketed placebo delivery system, and at worst, truly damaging to people's health.
PS - this is not a personal attack. I'm sure you personally really do care about the patients you work with and think you are doing what's best for them. It's the foundations of naturopathy are bunk.
January 25, 2010 - 10:24amThis Comment
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