Naturopathy, pseudoscience, and medicine: myths and fallacies vs truth

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. 2004 Mar 25;6(1):33.

Naturopathy, pseudoscience, and medicine: myths and fallacies vs truth

Kimball C Atwood 4th

PMID: 15208545
PMCID: PMC1140750

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Naturopathy, pseudoscience, and medicine: myths and fallacies vs truth

Kimball C Atwood 4th. MedGenMed. 2004.

. 2004 Mar 25;6(1):33.

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Kimball C Atwood 4th

PMID: 15208545
PMCID: PMC1140750

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Dr. Atwood responds to critics of his article, “Naturopathy: A Critical Appraisal.”

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Naturopathic medicine is an emerging field in one of medicine's most dynamic eras.
Boggs ND, Mittman P. Boggs ND, et al. MedGenMed. 2004 Mar 24;6(1):35. MedGenMed. 2004. PMID: 15208547 Free PMC article.
Professional agendas and mechanisms for standardized licensure exams do exist in teaching naturopathic medicine.
Shepherd TC. Shepherd TC. MedGenMed. 2004 Mar 24;6(1):36. MedGenMed. 2004. PMID: 15208548 Free PMC article.
The ND: treating the whole person.
Gross MP. Gross MP. MedGenMed. 2004 Mar 24;6(1):37. MedGenMed. 2004. PMID: 15208549 Free PMC article.
Acting in defense of the medical literature.
Katz DL. Katz DL. MedGenMed. 2004 Mar 24;6(1):38. MedGenMed. 2004. PMID: 15208550 Free PMC article.
Working toward more patient-centered integrative care.
Jacobson J. Jacobson J. MedGenMed. 2004 Mar 24;6(1):40. MedGenMed. 2004. PMID: 15208552 Free PMC article.
Naturopathic medicine is indeed legitimate, effective, and wanted.
Bongiorno PB, LoGiudice P. Bongiorno PB, et al. MedGenMed. 2004 Mar 24;6(1):41. MedGenMed. 2004. PMID: 15208553 Free PMC article.
We are all doctors.
Zeitlin KF. Zeitlin KF. MedGenMed. 2004 Mar 24;6(1):42. MedGenMed. 2004. PMID: 15208554 Free PMC article.

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1. Pizzorno JE, Murray MT, editors. Textbook of Natural Medicine. 2nd ed. London England: Churchill Livingstone; 1999.
1. Shepherd TC. Professional agendas and mechanisms for standardized licensure exams do exist in teaching naturopathic medicine. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470700. - PMC - PubMed
1. Robbins D. Keeping the bar high in medicine in the United States. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470769.
1. Gagnier JJ. Interventions employed by accredited naturopathic medical schools and their practitioners prove efficacious. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470711.
1. Atwood KC, Barrett S. Naturopathic opposition to immunization. Quackwatch. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Naturopathy/immu.html.

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[1] Pizzorno JE, Murray MT, editors. Textbook of Natural Medicine. 2nd ed. London England: Churchill Livingstone; 1999.

[2] Pizzorno JE, Murray MT, editors. Textbook of Natural Medicine. 2nd ed. London England: Churchill Livingstone; 1999.

[3] Shepherd TC. Professional agendas and mechanisms for standardized licensure exams do exist in teaching naturopathic medicine. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470700. - PMC - PubMed

[4] Shepherd TC. Professional agendas and mechanisms for standardized licensure exams do exist in teaching naturopathic medicine. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470700. - PMC - PubMed

[5] Robbins D. Keeping the bar high in medicine in the United States. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470769.

[6] Robbins D. Keeping the bar high in medicine in the United States. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470769.

[7] Gagnier JJ. Interventions employed by accredited naturopathic medical schools and their practitioners prove efficacious. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470711.

[8] Gagnier JJ. Interventions employed by accredited naturopathic medical schools and their practitioners prove efficacious. Letter. MedGenMed. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/470711.

[9] Atwood KC, Barrett S. Naturopathic opposition to immunization. Quackwatch. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Naturopathy/immu.html.

[10] Atwood KC, Barrett S. Naturopathic opposition to immunization. Quackwatch. [March 11, 2004]; Available at: http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Naturopathy/immu.html.

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