001. British Columbia CCNM ND Macart tells us in “Making Sense of Science” (2009-11-16):
“jumping to conclusions is a mistake made by many researchers and readers when it comes to interpreting science. Initially, a hypothesis is put forward so it may be evaluated by the scientific method. An experiment is designed to support or disprove the hypothesis and then the discussion section deals with any flaws in the experiment that could confound the decided conclusion. In fact, very little science is truly definitive [...and] science begets science.”
And we are warned, and advised:
“[there may be] mercury contamination in our food supply […and to consider] detoxification via chelation [...which is] worth considering and incorporating into one’s healthcare plan […] Dr. Tara Macart owns OPti-Balance Naturopathic Medicine.”
Note: the irony here is killing me. We have an ND posing as an expert in science, and advising from that position about our health. Macart, coincidentally [!], provides chelation therapy at her practice, where it is touted as a virtual panacea.
002. naturopathy's essential vitalism & science expertise claim:
002.a. Macart states in “Naturopathic Medicine”:
“what is naturopathic medicine? […] our goal is to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities [coded vitalism!…] an individualized treatment plan is proposed to facilitate the healing process [coded vitalism!…] naturopathic principles. [#1] vis medicatrix naturae (the healing power of nature). Based on a tradition of vitalism [yup, vitalism IN THE FLESH], naturopathic medicine evokes the healing power of nature. We all have an inherent capacity to heal ourselves. Naturopathic doctors help patients tap into this power in order to improve their health […and we are assured] with consent, naturopathic doctors support open lines of communication.”
Note: vitalism is HUGELY science-ejected (see here for my collection). If communication were truly open, we'd be getting informed by naturopathy of what they really are: an unethical sectarian pseudoscience. Without that information, consent cannot happen [see below].
002.b. the British Columbia Naturopathic Association states in “General FAQs”:
“homeopathy is a highly systematic, scientific method of therapy that respects the wisdom of the body [coded vitalism]. It is a method based on the implementation of a pharmacological law called similars [which doesn't actually exist]. A German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann first pronounced this law, in 1796 [scientific laws are not decreed, they are a preponderance based upon scientific evidence…] homeopathy stimulates the body's natural healing mechanisms [coded vitalism].”
002.c. the American Association of Naturopathic Medical Schools claims that naturopathy is assuredly scientific. This claim was made personally to me.
003. overall, I will reiterate my usual warning regarding naturopathy:
“danger, Will Robinson...unethical sectarian pseudoscience.”
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