The anatomy of a detox scam
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.
Category: About me
About me
I graduated! And other updates
The last few months have been exciting. I have several updates. In April, I graduated from Kiel University with a master of science degree. My thesis characterized Parabacteroides, a genus of commensal bacteria in the mammalian gut microbiome, in relation to host genetic variation. On May 1st, I began a...
Naturopathic Diaries: a resource for students, patients, and lawmakers
The new look and organization of Naturopathic Diaries provides users with accessible information pertaining to naturopathic medicine in North America. Continue reading...
I was a pot doctor: naturopaths blowing smoke with medical marijuana
Naturopaths are exploiting medical marijuana by dolling out authorizations on flimsy grounds.
Is dubious cancer “doctor” Colleen Huber cybersquatting my name?
Naturopaths appear so frightened by my criticism of their quackery-infused profession that they are registering domain names using my legal name.
My first QED, and Naturopathic Diaries wins an Ockham Award
I attended my first QED this past weekend in Manchester, England. Question, Explore, Discover is an annual science and skepticism conference, and this year’s QED was the largest in its six-year history. I had a great time and highly recommend that readers attend next year. I gave a talk on...
QED 2016 and Ockham Award Shortlister
I am honored that Naturopathic Diaries has made the shortlist for the 2016 blog category of the Ockham Awards.
In-office sales is an ethical problem for naturopathic medicine
The internet never forgets. On May 31st, Facebook reminded me of an old post I made four years ago asking friends for ideas on merchandising in a “medical” setting. The truth is I was asking for help to create cute and catchy flair for supplements, health gadgets, and detox programs...
An ex-naturopath is a successful naturopath
Below is my response, solicited by Edzard Ernst, to naturopaths accusing me of libel, being a pharma shill, and failing at naturopathic medicine. He kindly published it on his blog. (Important note: his books were highly influential on my departure from naturopathy and comprehension of the dark depths of alternative medicine.) I find it...
My Break-up with Naturopathic
I am no longer a licensed naturopathic doctor. My Arizona license expired on New Year’s Eve of 2014. My Washington license expired this past week, on my 31st birthday. Both states gave me unreasonably broad scopes of practice. I was allowed to diagnose and treat disease, order labs and imaging,...