Confessions of a naturopathic doctor
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A crusader for natural cancer treatments is suing me in Germany for defamation over my criticism about her practice and research. There is an international fundraiser to help with my legal defense.
Naturopathic organizations are pushing unproven and dangerous treatments on women with cervical dysplasia. One of these is black salve, which will indiscriminately destroy tissue and can cause severe disfiguring.
A naturopath recommends homeopathy to a laboring mother in distress leading to a devastating outcome. As expected, the Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Board rules the naturopath did nothing wrong.
Colleen Huber, self-proclaimed cancer researcher, sent me a cease and desist letter. She's offended by my opinion that she's a quack and doesn't know it.
My naturopathic alma mater, Bastyr University, claims I have committed defamation.
Naturopaths are fully committed to tricking lawmakers and the public that their profession is not quackery. But the licensing of these fake doctors does not have to be inevitable. Let's work together to make our voices heard and stop the legalization of this pseudoscience.
It is surprisingly easy to sell snake-oil. I know, because I've done it. In 2014, I helped create and sell The Right Detox, a naturopathic health gimmick.